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Coins in increasing stacks

Another quarter and more growth for Veeam

Fri, 1st May 2015
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Cloud Connect is proving a winner for Veeam in the Kiwi market, and helping New Zealand continue to hit above its weight for the vendor.
Star award

DiData, Telstra and Optus Business claim Cisco awards

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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DiData clinches top Cisco award in APJ, with Telstra and Optus lauded for collaborative and network solutions at global summit.
Money falling into hands

New revenue opportunities a step closer with Acronis partner programme

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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cloud services
Acronis debuts a new channel programme and partner app, designed to help partners capitalise on new revenue opportunities.
Old style phone

2degrees throws down gauntlet to competitors

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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voip
Bundled offerings combining mobile, fixed line, broadband and PABX-like services on the cloud are on the way from 2degrees.
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Avnet accelerates cloud services ahead of May Toolset launch

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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cloud services
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distributors
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avnet technology solutions
Avnet ramps up cloud services with Chris Farrow steering the helm, setting the stage for the May launch of their innovative Cloud Toolset.
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Dell NZ's new boss sets out his channel plans

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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connector systems
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express data
A new distributor, increased focus on tier one partners, a push into the region and funded heads - James Arnold lays out his plans for the NZ channel.
Grey people

Fight for talent heats up; flexibility key

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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absolute it
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recruitment
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hires
New Absolute IT survey shows the tech staff shortage is continuing to bite - so what can you do to attract and keep talent?.
Wireless cloud

Connector Systems' deal brings WaaS to resellers

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Connector Systems' resellers can now offer a WiFi-as-a-service offering, after the distributor inked an exclusive distribution deal with CloudRuckus.
Going up business plan

Fortinet ramps up Aus operations, looks to enterprise

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet boosts Aussie growth, targeting enterprise sectors after New Zealand's 30% surge in sales – Jon McGettigan steers the expansion.
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Fortinet's Kiwi team takes over Aussie

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Record growth for Fortinet's local business have seen the Kiwi management team put in charge of Aussie – but NZ won't be forgotten.
Gold stars

Slingshot tops for quality service

Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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contact centre
Slingshot hailed for exceptional customer service, outshining rivals to clinch top spot at Reader's Digest Quality Service Awards.
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New vendors, bumper growth in wake of NetApp loss

Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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pure storage
Distribution Central thrives with 17% growth in ANZ despite losing NetApp, buoyed by new vendor partnerships and strategic services.
Medieval banquet

Tech long lunch reborn to raise money for kids' lunches

Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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longest lunch
The 'Longest Lunch on the Shortest Day,' backed by Exeed, aims to raise NZD $20,000 for KidsCan NZ, providing around 13,333 meals for needy Kiwi kids.
Man leaping chasm

Distribution Central helping resellers LEEP into new sales

Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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resellers
Your existing customer base offers plenty of potential for new sales, and Distribution Central is offering the chance to LEEP into those sales.
Au dollars

Dicker Data closing in on AU$1 billion revenue

Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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fintech
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dicker data
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finance, leasing & rental
Dicker Data says it's confident of hitting its $1 billion revenue target this financial year, despite further redundancy costs.
Mark dasent wht

Connector Systems brings Seagate cloud to NZ market

Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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storage
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cloud services
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connector systems
Connector Systems has signed a deal to deliver Seagate's Cloud Systems and Solutions to the NZ market, giving resellers a choice of delivery options.
Handshake

Adimex takes on Qualstar magnetic tape libraries distribution

Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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storage
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qualstar
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adimex
Adimex has been appointed as the exclusive Australian and New Zealand distributor for Qualstar data storage solution.
Customer satisfaction winner

Customer satisfaction winners take a bow

Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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apple
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noel leeming
2degrees, Vodafone, Trustpower, Apple and Noel Leeming have been named winners in the Roy Morgan Customer satisfaction Awards.
Fibre rural

Christchurch's love affair with fibre broadband continues

Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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uc
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enable networks
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broadband
Christchurch businesses and consumers are jumping onboard with fibre broadband with uptake of 35% in some areas.
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Facebook: 10% of VoIP market - and aiming much higher

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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messenger
Facebook is claiming 10% of the mobile VoIP market via Messenger, as it looks to ramp up that figure with its WhatsApp voice offerings.