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You're invited: Ingram Micro Showcase 2017 offering up Simply More
Ingram Micro

You're invited: Ingram Micro Showcase 2017 offering up Simply More

Ingram Micro's Gary Bigwood unveils simply more at NZ's tech extravaganza, inviting resellers to expand horizons and portfolios.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Studio Proper on track for expansion in NZ
iPad

Studio Proper on track for expansion in NZ

The enterprise iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch accessory manufacturer is looking for local partners to continue its momentum.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Ingram Micro adds global CCTV giant to physical security portfolio
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro adds global CCTV giant to physical security portfolio

Ingram Micro NZ has added video surveillance vendor Dahua Technology to its portfolio, bringing full end-to-end security solutions to resellers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Cognizant: The future of intelligent transport in Australia
Internet of Things

Cognizant: The future of intelligent transport in Australia

NSW's move towards intelligent transport embraces a future of driverless vehicles, revolutionising road safety and urban mobility.

By Prasad Satyavolu and Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Round two: Asetek receives follow-on order from Penguin Computing
DataCentre infrastructure

Round two: Asetek receives follow-on order from Penguin Computing

Asetek secures a $140k follow-on order from Penguin Computing, bolstering the duo's high-performance cooling solutions venture.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Fuji Xerox Printers adds new training and marketing options to partner program
Fuji Xerox

Fuji Xerox Printers adds new training and marketing options to partner program

Fuji Xerox Printers has revamped its partner program, with new benefits for gold and platinum partners and access to additional marketing resources.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
BOARD International steps up Australian presence with Sydney channel partner
Data Analytics

BOARD International steps up Australian presence with Sydney channel partner

Business intelligence and analytics firm BOARD International has signed on Infocube as its latest channel partner in the Australian market.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
WatchGuard sole 'visionary' in SMB UTM market
Firewalls

WatchGuard sole 'visionary' in SMB UTM market

WatchGuard has garnered visionary status in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for UTM, SMB multifunction firewalls. So how did other vendors fare?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Free the network: Four reasons to build your network with SD-WAN
Unified Communications

Free the network: Four reasons to build your network with SD-WAN

SD-WAN revolutionises Aussie IT, promising cost-efficient, high-performance networking for an edge in the digital era.

By Tarquin Bellinger • 6 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Polycom and Microsoft tighten ties offering RealPresence use in Office 365
Unified Communications

Polycom and Microsoft tighten ties offering RealPresence use in Office 365

Microsoft has certified more Polycom offerings for Office 365, enabling users to incorporate Polycom audio and video into Skype for Business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Six essential steps to a successful cybersecurity program
Endpoint Protection

Six essential steps to a successful cybersecurity program

Firms are at a disadvantage in the fight against cybercriminals but building a mature cybersecurity program can help overcome those problems.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Brendan Lau to head Lenovo consumer, SMB division - including channel
Unified Communications

Brendan Lau to head Lenovo consumer, SMB division - including channel

Lenovo has promoted Brendan Lau to head its PC and smart devices consumer and SMB division, including overseeing the vendor's retail and SMB channel.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Key NZ vendors weigh in on the Unified Communications industry and its future
Unified Communications

Key NZ vendors weigh in on the Unified Communications industry and its future

Executives from Jabra, Cisco, Polycom, Yealink and Ingram Micro NZ talk about a unique time for the UC industry and opportunities for resellers.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Digital Shadows releases new channel program and partner portal
Partner Programmes

Digital Shadows releases new channel program and partner portal

Digital Shadows has launched its channel-only partner program, Channel REV, which aims to accelerate partner revenue and enhance customer loyalty.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Equinix achieves Microsoft Gold Cloud Platform status
Hyperscale

Equinix achieves Microsoft Gold Cloud Platform status

Equinix currently offers direct connections to Microsoft Azure via the Equinix Cloud Exchange in 20 locations around the world.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Memblaze releases new product series - ready for hyperscale data center deployment
Hyperscale

Memblaze releases new product series - ready for hyperscale data center deployment

The company claims the PBlaze5 700 Series enables enterprise customers to quickly build next-generation high-performance and green data centers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Five steps to build a business case for enterprise mobility
Open source

Five steps to build a business case for enterprise mobility

Paving the path to profit with mobile tech: Key steps outlined for a solid business case for enterprise mobility amidst IT challenges.

By Colin McCabe • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017

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