Stories by Heather - Page 114
New channel manager as Brocade seeks to help partner's cloud evolution
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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brocade
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modernisation
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anz bank
Brocade is hoping to assist channel partners in their transition to a cloud-optimised networking environment, with the appointment of Paul Barge.
New Zealand Rhipe for new offerings
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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microsoft
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newlease
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rhipe
Rhipe is promising 'really bold expansion plans' across its business – with hopes of adding up to 10 to 12 new staff in New Zealand.
Time Rhipe for bold expansion
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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microsoft
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newlease
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rhipe
Rhipe is promising 'really bold expansion plans' for Australia – and the rest of the region, as the company seeks new growth opportunities.
Violin Memory aims to make sweet music with NZ channel
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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storage
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education, learning & training
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resellers
Violin Memory has 'started again' in New Zealand, with promises that this time, the flash storage provider plans to 'take it all the way'.
MHA caps triple digit Lync growth with partner award
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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lync
MHA saw triple digit growth in its NZ hosted Lync solution in 2014, capping off a successful year with a win at Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards.
Check Point ups anti-malware campaign with threat extraction service for documents
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Check Point launches a revolutionary threat extraction service to cleanse documents of all malware, promising real-time network defence.
Ingram Micro, Lexel and CommArc named Veeam's top Kiwi partners
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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virtualisation
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dr
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partner programmes
Ingram Micro, Lexel and CommArc clinch Veeam's prestigious NZ ProPartner awards, reflecting their exceptional performance in 2014.
Done deal: 2degrees confirms Snap acquisition
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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uc
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snap
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vodafone
2degrees boosts telco prowess by snapping up Snap, vows to deliver a unified fixed-mobile service across New Zealand.
Record sales as Kiwis spend $347 million on interactive games
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Interactive games are proving a hot market, but the news isn't great for retailers, with digital sales dominating.
Netflix confirms NZ pricing ahead of tomorrow's kiwi launch
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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netflix
Netflix set to undercut NZ rivals with launch pricing, starting from $9.99 for its much-anticipated service tomorrow.
IDC: Smartphones to dominate connected device future
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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notebook
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mobility
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tablets
By 2019, smartphones set to claim a dominant 77.7% market share in the realm of smart connected devices, leaving PCs and tablets trailing, reveals IDC.
Zerto eyes Kiwi market
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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public cloud
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cloud services
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datacom
Hybrid contracts, reseller recruitment and support for additional hypervisors and public cloud see BCDR specialist Zerto gearing up for a big year.
LogRhythm ramps up channel growth; offers 'new conversation'
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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siem
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logrhythm
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partners
Security intelligence company LogRhythm is in discussion with a number of local MSSPs as the vendor lures new partners.
2degrees: No, not sold, buying!
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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uc
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snap
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orcon
After plenty of speculation that 2degrees was about to be sold, it turns out they're the ones doing the buying.
Google, Intel and Tag Heuer to take on Apple Watch
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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wearables
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google
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apple
Google and Intel are teaming up with Tag Heuer to launch a new luxury Android smartwatch, to take on the hotly anticipated Apple Watch.
Gartner: Device spending on the up, despite dropping PC sales
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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apple
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pc hardware
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notebook
Amid waning PC sales, Gartner forecasts a 7.2% hike in global device spend, buoyed by mobiles and ultramobiles in 2015.
Rising stars shine in Microsoft NZ Partner Awards
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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partner programmes
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software development
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microsoft
Newcomers mounted a challenge to the familiar faces at last night's Microsoft New Zealand 2015 Partner Awards, and the winners were...
Blenheim joins the 'UFB complete' list
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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uc
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chorus
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ufb
Blenheim soars with ultrafast broadband completion, joining Ashburton and Oamaru in Chorus's triumphant fibre network rollout.
Dick Smith 'transformation' continues with restructure
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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supply chain
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dick smith
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sales
Dick Smith takes the axe to 80 roles in a bid to slash costs for a 'sustainable future'. Restructuring set for June completion.
Windows Server 2003 key opportunity for virtualisation
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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virtualisation
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migration
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datacentre infrastructure
The imminent end of life of Windows Server 2003 is bringing a new wave of virtualisation – even if many businesses are struggling to part with it.