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Stories by Heather - Page 19

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Google Cloud hits Aussie; Kiwis to benefit too
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Google has launched its Sydney region, promising round-trip reductions in latency of 80% to 95% for Australian and New Zealand customers.
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New channel boss as Big Switch looks to expand channel program
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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palo alto networks
Big Switch Networks has appointed a new global channel manager as the vendor looks to expand its channel program.
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Profit increase for Distribution Central NZ pre Arrow acquisition
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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distribution central
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arrow ecs
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distributors
Distribution Central – now Arrow ECS – recorded an increased profit for its Kiwi business last financial year, despite a small drop in revenue.
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Malwarebytes and Soft Solutions call on the big guns in fight against ransomware
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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soft solutions
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malwarebytes
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distributors
Axes were thrown and guns fired when resellers hit Soljans Estate Winery earlier this month and got to grips with the fight against malware.
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Gartner: Apple top IT vendor, Google leapfrogs Microsoft and IBM
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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microsoft
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content creation
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analyst report
Apple is leading the pack as the largest IT vendor in the world, according Gartner, with Google leapfrogging both Microsoft and IBM.
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CompTIA: Changing channel creating new opportunities for businesses across ANZ
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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partner programmes
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physical security
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resellers
Channel change is bringing with it new opportunities for resellers, who remain well placed to capitalise on the insatiable need for technology.
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Tech Data adds to trophy cabinet with two Citrix distributor awards
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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virtualisation
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daas
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awards
Tech Data’s Technology Solutions business, previously part of Avnet, has taken out top distie honours at Citrix’ APJ Partner Summit.
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D-Link snaps up former Xirrus, Netgear manager for new role
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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d-link
D-Link has snapped up former Xirrus and Netgear manager Phil Tarbox as it seeks to drive grow its business solutions foothold via its local channel.
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Data centres, cyber security and a stark warning for resellers
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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exclusive networks
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distributors
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partners
Data centre building blocks, cybersecurity and a stark warning for resellers - we look at the key messages from Exclusive Network’s Exclusively NZ.
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Photo gallery: Ingram Micro NZ resellers catch the action in Bermuda
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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ingram micro
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distributors
NZ's top Ingram Micro resellers savour Emirates Team NZ's Auld Mug race in Bermuda, following HP sales triumph.
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F5 seeks to capitalise on mobility and applications demand with new hire
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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brocade
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f5 networks
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mobility
Gabriel Breeman joins F5 to spearhead partner sales in Asia Pacific, bolstering the firm's push on mobility and app demand.
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Tech Data inks exclusive ANZ partnership with Informatica
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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informatica
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tech data
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distributors
Tech Data Technology has inked an exclusive distribution deal to bring Informatica’s full suite of data management products to market across ANZ.
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Acer's New Zealand business back in black
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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government
Acer Computer’s New Zealand business has bounced back into the black in its latest financials, after recording a 7% increase in revenue for the year.
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Spark drops dealer partner model for consumer market; buys back stores
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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spark
Spark is dumping its dealer partner model for the consumer market, taking on direct management of stores currently managed by Leading Edge and Orb.
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Digital transformation driving IT services spend
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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it services
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accenture
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analyst report
DX initiatives are helping drive IT services spend across Asia Pacific, with the market set to exceed US$95b by 2021 - with DXC a 'strong contender'.
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Brenton Smith to lead Software AG's ANZ operations
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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symantec
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ca technologies
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software ag
Software AG has snapped up former Dell and Symantec executive, Brenton Smith, to head its ANZ operations as the company seeks to bolster business here.
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Exclusive: Emt Distribution eyes aggressive growth for Kiwi business
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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soft solutions
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distributors
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thycotic
Emt Distribution is expecting high demand from Kiwi resellers for its latest vendor signing after setting its sights on 60% growth for its NZ business.
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Arrow adds BitTitan MSPComplete to cloud marketplace
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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arrow ecs
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distributors
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azure
Arrow Electronics is adding BitTitan MSPComplete to its ArrowSphere cloud marketplace to enable solution providers to optimize cloud deployments.
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Dell EMC ousts HPE from top server slot; APAC only growth region for Q1
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hpe
Dell EMC has ousted HPE from the top spot in server shipments in a declining market, where only Asia Pacific posted growth for Q1.
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Dimension Data launches dedicated Apple practice and MMS
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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cisco
Dimension Data has launched a dedicated Apple practice and MMS for iOS to help companies securely integrate and manage corporate apps and data.