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Distributors stories - Page 65

Opening opportunity

Exclusive: Vendor deal provides Ingram Micro NZ resellers with 'glue' for growth market

Fri, 29th Jul 2016
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Ingram Micro NZ is looking to take a big share in the ProAV market in the coming year, with a new vendor signing giving the distie a big leap forward.
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Ingram Micro snaps up Cisco APAC Security distie of the year

Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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Ingram Micro named Security Distributor of the Year for Cisco in Asia Pacific, recognised for revenue performance and support services.
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Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Dick Smith Holdings creditors have voted to place the failed business into liquidation in a last ditch effort to recoup some of their lost money.
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Application security: Extending the reach of your firewall

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Apps. Everyone has plenty. That includes your staff, guests and unfortunately, cybercriminals. They all pose risks for malware infection. Advice?.
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Ingram Micro US$6 billion acquisition hits speed bump

Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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Tianjin Tianhai's US$6 billion acquisition of Ingram Micro has hit a speed bump, with Shanghai Stock Exchange asking for more information on the deal.
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Exclusive: Westcon-Comstor eyes Kiwi growth; ups local investment

Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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Westcon-Comstor has added two new staff, including industry stalwart Lance Primrose, as the distie sees strong growth in the local market.
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For YOUR eyes only: Data loss prevention strategies

Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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It's your job as the security professional at your company to prevent the loss of critical or sensitive data - here's some advice.
Targeting cyber threats

Detect, mitigate, prevent: Fortinet protection at the granular level

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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Increasingly, clients are faced with more potential breaches, more vectors for infection and more opportunities for mayhem.
Game changing birds

Ingram Micro's Lenovo team changes the game and snubs one-size-fits-all model

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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Instead of the classic 'buy this amount and get one free' promo, Ingram Lenovo pride themselves on unique and exciting initiatives.
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INSIDER INSIGHTS: Protecting data centers from internal and external threats

Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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CSOs face mounting pressure to secure fluid data centers against evolving threats, balancing access with robust protection.
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Securing the digital student: BYOD, IoT and beyond

Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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Schools must navigate IoT and BYOD security maze to protect networks from emerging cyber threats, says tech expert.
Uc money

Ingram Micro NZ offers resellers premium revenue potential with Jabra deal

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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Ingram Micro NZ has added Jabra to its lineup in a deal the distie says offers resellers the chance to develop additional premium revenue streams.
Rise fall

Exclusive: Ingram Micro NZ: Ups and downs but 'solid' 2015

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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Holding company Ingram Micro Holdings clocked up a $3.3m loss last year but the figures don't tell the true story of Ingram Micro NZ, the distributor.
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Future-proofing business: The answers to your cloud questions

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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Dicker Data recently completed a telephone-based qualitative survey focused on gaining deeper insights into the impact of Cloud business in NZ.
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Books close on Mecari with 13.86 cents in the dollar payout to creditors

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Unsecured creditors of failed POS distributor Mecari, previously known as Pos Pos, have received small payments as the company's liquidation winds up.
Cloud computing

Exclusive: Synnex NZ gears up for cloud platform launch; expanded presence

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Synnex NZ is gearing up for the Kiwi launch of its Cloud Automation platform – and is also eyeing up expansion to Wellington and the South Island.
Winning race

Which vendor is leading the way in backup and recovery?

Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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The Gartner Magic Quadrant report has enormous influence on purchase consideration, as it is seen as the 'go-to' report for customers and prospects.
Domino effect

Exclusive: Dick Smith failure drags Synnex NZ into red

Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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The failure of Dick Smith Electronics has impacted Synnex NZ's financials, dragging the company into the red despite double digit revenue growth.
Indigovision

Exclusive: Big returns for resellers as Ingram Micro guns for physical security market

Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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A new deal with physical security vendor IndigoVision is just the start for Ingram Micro and it's resellers - with lucrative returns promised.
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Ingram Micro hires former NEC & Westcon channel exec

Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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Ingram Micro has made a strategic decision to hire Dan Meadows as its business manager for its Unified Communications operations.