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Brodabnd

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.
Best tablets1

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.
Energy efficiency

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.
Awards

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.
Trophies

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.
Signing deal

Exclusive: Connector Systems goes tokenless with SecurEnvoy

Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Connector Systems Australia has inked an exclusive distribution deal for SecureEnvoy's range of tokenless two-factor authentication products.
Blue coat

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.
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IBM opens new Aussie cloud centre, eyes NZ customers

Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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​IBM is going toe-to-toe with Microsoft, opening its second SoftLayer cloud centre in Australia, with Kiwi companies expected to be utilising it.
Arrows which direction

IDC: Challenges and opportunities of the HP Aruba acquisition

Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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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.
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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.
Public cloud vs analytics

Gartner: Public cloud not winning CIOs; need for mobile and analytics focus

Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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Only a small minority of CIOs consider public cloud a first consideration for projects, with many CIOs clinging to their existing infrastructure.
Smartmax red with antenna

SnapperNet wins Maxon modem/router distribution

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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SnapperNet will be bringing Maxon's range of modem/routers to the New Zealand market, after inking a distribution agreement with Maxon Australia.
Nickverykios

Exclusive: Distribution Central to offer resellers third pathway to market

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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The new DC CloudSelect marketplace will have one 'big, big, big difference' from a simple marketplace of cloud offerings.
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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.
Golden macbook

Apple unveils 'reimagined' super skinny MacBook with Retina display

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Apple revolutionises portability with its ultra-thin MacBook, touting a Retina display and a single USB-C port.
Future

Speed of tech change proving scary for CEOs

Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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The speed of technological change is the biggest technology concern for Kiwi CEOs – outstripping even security concerns – according to PwC.
Tipping fall down

Ovum: Telco tech industry at tipping point

Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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We're at a tipping point in terms of the network and IT vendors that shape the telecommunications technology industry.
Journey

New journey ahead for security vendors and resellers

Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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Vendors and resellers alike are embarking on a new journey in security, according to newly appointed CISO for enterprise security vendor Blue Coat.
Phone cords

The 90s called: They want their channel programme back!

Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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Gartner's Tiffani Bova urges overhaul of stale channel programmes, trapped by outdated metrics, as cloud challenges loom.
Business partner winner

Enprise, Brunton scoop top MYOB partner award

Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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Enprise Solutions and Brunton have shared the top award as MYOB Enterprise Solutions Partners of the Year 2014.