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Gaming

Game on as Impact Systems signs ANZ Mionix gaming deal

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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Impact Systems has signed a distribution deal with Sweden's Mionix, which will see the distributor bringing Mionix gaming peripherals to ANZ.
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Fujitsu launches ANZ IoT assault with Edgeware

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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supply chain
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healthtech
Fujitsu is introducing its 'game-changing' internet of things Edgeware management platform in ANZ after recently completing its support capability.
Huawei watch

Huawei NZ joins the new arms race with Huawei Watch

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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wearables
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noel leeming
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huawei
Huawei has debuted its Huawei Watch in New Zealand, with retailers Harvey Norman, Noel Leeming and JB Hi-Fi among the retailers carrying the device.
Win10 cat

Microsoft ramps up Windows 10 upgrade push

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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windows
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moth
Microsoft is changing its approach to Windows 10 upgrades, with the vendor 're-categorising' Windows 10 as a recommended update from early next year.
Urbansherpa

UrbanSherpa climbs into crowdfunding

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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crowdfunding
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capital raising
On-demand delivery start-up UrbanSherpa has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign as it seeks to expand beyond Auckland.
Headset

Computer Dymanics adds Addcom and Konftel to portfolio

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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addcom contact solutions
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computer dynamics
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managing director
Computer Dynamics has won the exclusive NZ distribution rights for Addcom's wireless and wired headsets and Konftel's conference phones.
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Emerson ramps up ANZ push with new managing director

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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iot
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distribution central
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emerson network power
Emerson Network Power bolsters ANZ management with new managing director role, as it continues aggressive push into the local market.
Bpm

Business process management proving popular for Kiwi organisations

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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rpa
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promapp
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workflow automation
Kiwi organisatons are embracing the concept of business process management, with more than one in three planning increased investment in BPM.
Split2

It's official: Say hello to Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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mobility
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hpe
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financial services
With the separation of Hewlett Packard into two companies now formally complete, Hewlett Packard Packard Enterprise is embarking 'on a new journey'.
Cloud security

Five tips for tackling cloud security concerns

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Industry association CompTIA offers up five simple tips to help companies and their IT partners tackle security concerns for the move to public cloud.
Smartphone revenues

Apple, Samsung, Huawei among smartphone winners as Microsoft, BlackBerry, LG falter

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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microsoft
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analyst report
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technology gifts
Lumia shipments - and revenue - plummet on back of Microsoft's 'updated strategy' while BlackBerry drops to lowest shipments in 10 years.
Operational analytics

Welcome to 'the next big thing' for business: Operational analytics

Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Operational analytics are the 'next big thing' for ANZ businesses, changing the way we use analytics, and helping companies improve business.
Cartwright  soutar aerohive

New appointments to bolster Aerohive enterprise play

Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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healthtech
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aerohive networks
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retail
Aerohive has made two new appointments with a new ANZ country manager and a new senior channel account manager, as it ups its enterprise push.
Red trophy

NetApp ANZ Partner finalists announced - who is in the running?

Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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partner programmes
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netapp
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partner awards
Virtual Machine Technology, Dimension Data, Westcon and Distribution Central are leading the charge at NetApp's inaugural ANZ Partner Awards.
John dunbar ruckus

Ruckus Wireless ramps up Kiwi business - and channel - with new hire

Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Ruckus Wireless is looking to ramp up its Kiwi business and the local channel with the appointment of John Dunbar as NZ head of sales for enterprise.
Study calm

NZQA harnesses tech to help students through exam prep

Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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nzqa
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ncea
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qualifications
With NCEA exams just a week away, the NZQA is harnessing technology – including YouTube – to provide advice on exam study and preparation.
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Ingram Micro bullish on Q3 financials

Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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fintech
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ingram micro
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finance, leasing & rental
Ingram Micro says it grew its global cloud business by more than 100% year on year in Q3, with the Asia Pacific business remaining strong.
Tablet news

The tablet is dead, long live the detachable?

Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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mobility
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tablets
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analyst report
Tablet shipments slumped in Q3 as owners hold on to their devices for longer periods - but the move to detachables seems to be intensifying.
Bright spark

NZ's future tech leaders named in Bright Sparks Awards

Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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students
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industry experts
Kiwi students have done their schools - and themselves - proud in this year's Bright Sparks Awards. And the winners are...
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Emerson Network Power scoops Frost & Sullivan awards

Thu, 29th Oct 2015
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emerson network power
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analyst report
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awards
Emerson Network Power excels again, bagging two Frost and Sullivan accolades for innovative data centre and UPS solutions.