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Stories by Heather - Page 23

Popping illusion

The $3T opportunity that isn't: IoT opportunity 'dramatically over-inflated'

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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IoT market value will be measured in billions, not trillions, come 2025, Strategy Analytics says. But services still present a big opportunity.
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Riverbed snaps up Xirrus, pushes orchestration to the edge

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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network infrastructure
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The consolidation of the wireless networking space is continuing, with Riverbed snapping up Xirrus to strengthen its SD-WAN offering.
Cloud key

Noel Leeming Tech Solutions for Business to unveil Rubrik offering

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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maclean computing
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A newly rebranded Noel Leeming Tech Solutions for Business has teamed up with cloud data management vendor Rubrik to bring a new offering to market.
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Channel pivotal as Aussie startup Nitro takes on the big guns

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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document management
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Australian document management startup Nitro is reaching new heights thanks to its channel, with global expansion now on the cards.
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Tenable continues ANZ ramp up with appointment of first country manager

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Tenable Network Security has continued to ramp up its local presence, appointing its first ANZ country manager as it eyes up the enterprise market.
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Is the end near for some PC vendors as shipments drop to 2007 lows?

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Gartner says PC vendors without a strong business play will soon be forced out of the market as shipments drop below 2007 levels. So who will remain?.
Cloud status

Ingram Micro NZ adds Veeam cloud capabilities to portfolio after world-beating growth

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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virtualisation
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Ingram Micro NZ has been fast-tracked to Veeam Aggregator status after recording the fastest market share growth of any new distie, globally.
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Veeam powers into 2017 with 33% bookings revenue growth for ANZ

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
Strong growth across all segments has seen Veeam clock 33% growth in total bookings revenue in Q1. We take a look at the numbers and the drivers.
Merger

Done deal: HPE completes Nimble acquisition

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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storage
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HPE's US$1 billion acquisition of Nimble Storage has completed, enabling the vendor to push further into the high-growth flash storage market.
Integrate

Dell Boomi teams with CRM Online to integrate field services data into ERP

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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Dell Boomi has partnered with CRM Online to automate field services data integration for local enterprise and mid-market field companies.
Handshake cloud

Tech Data bringing Aussie AWS visibility SaaS offering to the channel

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Aussie SaaS offering Stax, which offers visbility and insight into AWS loads, is moving into channel sales with a deal with Tech Data.
Benefit cost

Dimension Data becomes single cloud provider for Ultrafast Fibre

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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cloud services
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dimension data
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ultrafast fibre
Ultrafast Fibre says it's seeing improved security and flexibility and reduced costs after selecting Dimension Data as its single cloud provider.
Cloud broker

IDC names five multicloud management vendors to look out for as multicloud booms

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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IDC says 80% of enterprises will need to purchase new multicloud management solutions in the next few years. So who's innovating in the booming space?.
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Former Deloitte consultant to head MSD privacy breach review

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A privacy breach at the Ministry of Social Development has lead to a review of the IT systems and governance of its project.
Recruit01

New boss for HPE New Zealand as Colin Henderson takes top job

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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leadership
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sales
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hpe
Colin Henderson has been promoted to the top job at Hewlett Packard Enterprise New Zealand, following the departure of Keith Watson.
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Familiar face to push smart cities, AI for NEC NZ

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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smart cities
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digital signage
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displays
NEC NZ has appointed industry veteran David Tse as sales and marketing manager as it looks to drive smart cities, AI and public safety locally.
Pc up

HP wrestles top spot away from Lenovo as PC shipments grow - yes, grow

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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HP has ousted Lenovo to take top spot in the PC shipment market, as global PC shipments see their first growth in five years.
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Photo Gallery: Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards 2017

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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pcmedia
The Kiwi channel turned out in force last night for a night of glamour, glitz, awards and networking at Microsoft's New Zealand Partner Awards.
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Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards: And the winners are...

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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partners
The channel turned out for last night's 10th annual Microsoft NZ Partner Awards, with plenty of new categories, new winners - and familiar faces.
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Former channel boss takes the reins as ShoreTel's new ANZ head

Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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cloud services
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shoretel
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sales
Former ShoreTel channel boss Ben Swanson is taking over the reins as ANZ regional director, replacing Jamie Romanin.