Stories by Heather - Page 116
Community involvement in broadband initiatives applauded
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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LGNG has given the thumbs up to yesterday's announcement of funding for the expansion of broadband and mobile investment programmes.
Microsoft set to gain as iPad falters in tablet market
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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While the iPad is the weakest link, salvation comes in the form of Microsoft and the commercial sector which will help garner low but positive growth.
Fujitsu proves good NABERS
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Fujitsu has become the first data centre provider in NSW to achieve a NABERS energy for data centres rating for two of its Sydney data centres.
Ingram Micro claims top EMC prize; Infront takes triple glory
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Integrator Infront proved a triple threat at EMC's 2014 ANZ Business Partner Program Awards, while Ingram Micro was named EMC's Distributorof the Year.
Datacom triple winner at EMC Awards
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Datacom New Zealand has emerged triumphant at the EMC 2014 ANZ Business Partner Program Awards, clinching three prestigious titles.
Exclusive: Connector Systems goes tokenless with SecurEnvoy
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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partners
Connector Systems Australia has inked an exclusive distribution deal for SecureEnvoy's range of tokenless two-factor authentication products.
Blue Coat goes from one equity firm to another
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Blue Coat is being sold to private investment firm Bain Capital for US$2.4 billion, in preparation for a return to the public markets.
IBM opens new Aussie cloud centre, eyes NZ customers
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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public cloud
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cloud services
IBM is going toe-to-toe with Microsoft, opening its second SoftLayer cloud centre in Australia, with Kiwi companies expected to be utilising it.
IDC: Challenges and opportunities of the HP Aruba acquisition
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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cloud services
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IDC says HP's acquisition of Aruba could be a key strategic move for HP – however, the analyst firm has flagged a number of challenges ahead.
Distribution Central earns Star from NetApp
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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Distribution Central has joined the elite of NetApp distributors, becoming the only ANZ distributor to achieve Star Distributor status in ANZ.
Gartner: Public cloud not winning CIOs; need for mobile and analytics focus
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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public cloud
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cloud services
Only a small minority of CIOs consider public cloud a first consideration for projects, with many CIOs clinging to their existing infrastructure.
SnapperNet wins Maxon modem/router distribution
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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distributors
SnapperNet will be bringing Maxon's range of modem/routers to the New Zealand market, after inking a distribution agreement with Maxon Australia.
Exclusive: Distribution Central to offer resellers third pathway to market
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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cloud services
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distributors
The new DC CloudSelect marketplace will have one 'big, big, big difference' from a simple marketplace of cloud offerings.
Synnex unveils its Apple plans
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Synnex believes the new deal to distribute the entire Apple computing range will be 'incremental business' for the distributor.
Apple unveils 'reimagined' super skinny MacBook with Retina display
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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digital entertainment
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Apple revolutionises portability with its ultra-thin MacBook, touting a Retina display and a single USB-C port.
Speed of tech change proving scary for CEOs
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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pwc
The speed of technological change is the biggest technology concern for Kiwi CEOs – outstripping even security concerns – according to PwC.
Ovum: Telco tech industry at tipping point
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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mobile world congress
We're at a tipping point in terms of the network and IT vendors that shape the telecommunications technology industry.
New journey ahead for security vendors and resellers
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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socs
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Vendors and resellers alike are embarking on a new journey in security, according to newly appointed CISO for enterprise security vendor Blue Coat.
The 90s called: They want their channel programme back!
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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partner programmes
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analyst report
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partners
Gartner's Tiffani Bova urges overhaul of stale channel programmes, trapped by outdated metrics, as cloud challenges loom.
Enprise, Brunton scoop top MYOB partner award
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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fintech
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Enprise Solutions and Brunton have shared the top award as MYOB Enterprise Solutions Partners of the Year 2014.