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Wifi gold

Wave 2 of 802.11ac poised to be highest shipping Wi-Fi ever

Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi standard is starting to gain 'rapid' traction and is poised to become the highest shipping Wi-Fi standard yet.
Smart city

Smart commercial buildings offer early reseller IoT potential

Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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iot
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smart building
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analyst report
Smart commercial buildings will be a driving force in the uptake of internet of things, Gartner says, opening the doors for resellers to capitalise.
Fallback

New Opportunities for Zeacom as it becomes Enghouse Interactive

Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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uc
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zeacom
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contact centre
International acquisitions of Kiwi companies often spell the beginning of the end for the local operations, but for Zeacom it's a different story.
Cloud sprawl

HPE tackles cloud sprawl with new cloud service broker

Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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virtualisation
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it automation
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multi-cloud
HPE launches solution for managing cloud chaos, offering streamlined control over diverse cloud environments beginning 2016.
Life ring

Altech enters voluntary administration

Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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altech computers
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retail
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awards
After years of challenges, Altech Computers enters into voluntary administration due to persisting cash flow issues.
Greg woolley portland

Kiwi company recognised as one of fastest growing APAC tech companies

Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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risk & compliance
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healthtech
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portland software services
New Zealand's Portland Software Services has been named on Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2015 after recording 220% growth in three years.
Profit

Toshiba NZ profit slashed despite rising revenue

Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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fintech
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toshiba
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finance, leasing & rental
Toshiba has recorded a revenue increase for its New Zealand operations but seen its total comprehensive income for the year halved.
Nz

Spark snaps up CCL in $50m deal

Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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uc
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appserv
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computer concepts limited
Spark New Zealand has acquired CCL for $50 million in a move designed bolster Spark's cloud services capabilities and its South Island business.
Tablet1

Market transition sees detachable tablets booming, iPad Pro turnaround

Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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mobility
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tablets
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analyst report
A market transition is seeing detachable tablets booming, the iPad Pro experiencing a turnaround, and Windows gaining tablet traction.
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Enghouse Interactive seeking local channel expansion in 2016

Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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uc
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contact centre
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enghouse interactive
Enghouse Interactive has appointed Kath Murphy as ANZ sales manager, with plans for channel expansion in 2016.
Dc01

Photo Gallery: Distribution Central end of year NZ Partner Event

Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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distribution central
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distributors
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partners
Distribution Central's end of year NZ Partner Event saw more than 120 partners turn out for an evening of wine tasting, cocktail making and fun.
Acquisition22

Ingram Micro ups cloud play with Odin acquisition

Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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distributors
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miro
Ingram Micro is bolstering its cloud strategy with the acquisition of Parallels' Odin Service Automation platform for an undisclosed sum.
Osmo words

New vendor offers new opportunities for Ingram Micro resellers

Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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osmo
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ingram micro
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distributors
Children's technology offering, OsmoPlay, hits New Zealand with Ingram Micro signing as a distributor - right in time for the Christmas rush.
Open2

Aussie power protection distie takes on Kiwi market

Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Aussie power and surge protection distributor NPS has launched its assault on the Kiwi market with the opening of an Auckland office.
Network servers

Lenovo big mover in servers, but HP still clear leader

Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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analyst report
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servers
HP continues to lead the server market in Q3, while Lenovo benefits from its purchase of IBM's x86 business and IBM itself sees some growth.
Aspen

Save your customers' money AND make more margin using Aspen Optics

Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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brocade
Connector Systems and Aspen Optics are offering resellers the chance to help customers' stretch their network expansion budgets further.
Trophy hands

HP New Zealand inaugural partner awards: And the winners are...

Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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hp
HP New Zealand's inaugural award brought the Kiwi channel out in force, as seven companies took home nine awards.
Digital sec

Duo brings Bit9 + Carbon Black security to Kiwi resellers

Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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endpoint protection
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edr
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duo
Duo NZ has inked a deal to distribute next-generation endpoint security vendor Bit9 + Carbon Black's offerings in New Zealand.
Nautilus

Will data centres be taking to the water next year?

Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
A US company has launched an energy efficient waterborne data centre prototype, with construction of the first commercial offering now underway.
Cloud public

HPE teams up with Microsoft Azure for public cloud

Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
HPE is partnering up with Microsoft, with Azure becoming HPE's 'preferred cloud alternative', helping fill the void left by Helion Public Cloud.