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Igel

iGel takes on enterprise workspace management market

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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iGel Technology has launched itself into the workspace management market with the move welcomed by local distributors.
Fast business

MyRepublic targets SMEs with 1Gbps 'mass market priced' UFB

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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MyRepublic says it's taking enterprise-grade 1Gbps symmetrical UFB to the mass market, targeting Kiwi SMB's with a new offer.
Fibre money

MyRepublic 1Gbps for SME offers new business for resellers

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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distributors
A new 1Gbps symmetrical UFB service priced for the mid-market is offering up huge potential for the Kiwi reseller channel, says distributor Exeed.
Mobile security

Distribution Central offers up mobile enterprise security

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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distribution central
Distribution Central signed a deal to distribute MobileIron's mobile security and enterprise mobility management platform across ANZ.
Wifi sign

Aerohive aims to unlock Wi-Fi business potential with new offerings

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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cloud services
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wifi
Aerohive Networks says it's unlocking the potential of Wi-Fi for businesses with a suite of new 'connected experience' technologies.
Security lock1

Kordia ups cyber-security game with $10.2m Aura acquisition

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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kordia
Kordia is expanding its cyber-security portfolio, snapping up up Wellington-based Aura Information Security in a $10.2 million deal.
Cloud again

Datacom scores Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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Datacom has joined nine other companies in gaining Tier 1 status in the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider program.
Bonus

Veritas rolls out local partner program

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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partner programmes
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partners
Veritas has launched its Partner Force program for APJ with the company keen to enable channel to capitalise on growing information management demand.
Data centre blur

Data centres in 2016: Emerson's top five trends

Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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hyperscale
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colocation
The cloud is getting complicated, architecture is trumping technology and and the neighbourhood data centre is moving in according to Emerson.
Mobile devices

Mobile Mentor adds mobility to TaaS supplier panel

Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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mobile mentor
Mobile Mentor will provide managed security and managed mobility services to the NZ government, after being named part of the TaaS supplier panel.
Graeme muller nztech

Behavioural and tech changes needed to counter security threats

Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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best practice
Technology isn't enough to counter security threats, with Kiwi companies needing to harness behavioural changes in order to protect the businesses.
External hard drive

Cloud bites deep into entry-level and personal storage market

Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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storage
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cloud storage
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analyst report
Cloud storage is biting deep into personal and entry-level storage shipments, which tumbled as consumers and small business took to cloud.
Minecraft

Microsoft and Code.org tap Minecraft to get kids coding

Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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Kids are being encouraged to get into coding through a game many love - Minecraft - with Microsoft unveiling an online Minecraft coding tutorial.
Gst

Draft law heralds end of GST-free digital goods

Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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online shopping
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digital services
The days of GST-free music, games, e-books and software purchased online are coming to an end, with plans to tax online services from next October.
Smartphone pic

Photo printing app teams up with Warehouse Stationery

Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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retail
Printicular, which claims to be the world's fastest-growing photo printing app has teamed up with Warehouse Stationery to launch a Kiwi print service.
France

Spark providing free calls to France following Paris attacks

Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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spark
Spark will credit customers back for any landline and mobile calls and texts to France in the wake of Friday's Paris attacks.
Cloud credits

Lightning Labs and Microsoft offer up $20m in cloud credits

Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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microsoft azure
Startups making it into Lightning Lab programmes receive an open cheque worth more than $500,000 each to use on Microsoft's Azure platform.
Jucy

Jucy books Promapp in to support global expansion

Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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education, learning & training
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promapp
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insurance
Jucy Group has called on Promapp Solutions to provide a solution for easily capturing, streamlining and sharing processes as the company expands.
Mark dasent connector

Connector Systems ramps up team for greater reseller engagement

Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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Resellers will be hearing more from Connector Systems in the coming months, as the company ramps up its inside sales team and engages resellers more.
Tony simonsen polycom

Renewed cloud, managed services focus for Polycom under new ANZ boss

Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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Polycom is preparing to 'shift gears' and accelerate its growth plans with renewed focus on cloud, managed services and new solutions.