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Exeed brings Kiwi developed cloud platform to reseller base
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Exeed brings Kiwi developed cloud platform to reseller base

Exeed is teaming up with Waikato's LayerX Group to offer resellers a Kiwi owned and operated cloud services platform for SMBs.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
The week in channel-land: Distie deals, court action - and that $400m investment
Arrow ECS

The week in channel-land: Distie deals, court action - and that $400m investment

Distie deals, court cases, calls to action - and a $400 million investment in NZ courtesy of Huawei. Welcome to channel-land's week that was.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017
TeamTalk fights back against Spark's 'hostile takeover bid'
TeamTalk

TeamTalk fights back against Spark's 'hostile takeover bid'

TeamTalk yesterday recommended that its shareholders reject Spark's 'hostile takeover bid' of $0.80c per share because the price is far too low.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017

Global Stories

Avnet to provide insights into IoT at upcoming event
Internet of Things

Avnet to provide insights into IoT at upcoming event

Avnet gears up to reveal IoT prowess with end-to-end solutions at IoT Asia 2017, highlighting interoperability and security.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Big Switch Networks appoints Steve Coad as ANZ managing director
Hyperscale

Big Switch Networks appoints Steve Coad as ANZ managing director

The data centre networking company affirms this move reflects its ongoing investment and continued traction in the region.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Companies should outsource IT to avoid corporate bottleneck, exec says
Outsourcing

Companies should outsource IT to avoid corporate bottleneck, exec says

IT teams are facing increasing pressure to provide tools and platforms to boost productivity and efficiency, according to Brennan IT's Lyncoln de Mello.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Virtustream partners with Dell EMC to bolster offering in APAC region
Network Infrastructure

Virtustream partners with Dell EMC to bolster offering in APAC region

Virtustream and Dell EMC affirm that through their service provider ecosystem they're ideally placed to make inroads in the ANZ region.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
How smaller, innovative firms can deliver better value than big consulting firms
Government

How smaller, innovative firms can deliver better value than big consulting firms

Big is often still viewed as best, despite the key advantages that smaller businesses can provide like agility and availability of expertise.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Exclusive: Making storage and DR a critical part of the security conversation
Data Protection

Exclusive: Making storage and DR a critical part of the security conversation

DR and backup is critical to an overall security solution, according to StorageCraft's Leo Lynch. He talks changing conversations and growing markets.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Gemalto's SafeNet KeySecure wins 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Award
Encryption

Gemalto's SafeNet KeySecure wins 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Award

Gemalto has emerged triumphant from the 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards after achieving 'Best Encryption Product' with SafeNet KeySecure.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
This week's highlights from the Aussie channel - deals, deeds and disties
Partner Programmes

This week's highlights from the Aussie channel - deals, deeds and disties

Today sees the end of another working week (well for most of us at least) in Australia's channel – so what went down this week?.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017
Y Soft MD: Huge channel opportunities in the ANZ enterprise office solution market
Partner Programmes

Y Soft MD: Huge channel opportunities in the ANZ enterprise office solution market

The IT industry and channel is ever-changing. Y Soft Australia MD, Adam O'Neill discusses key trends and opportunities in the enterprise printing industry.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017
Konica Minolta's new edge platform set to open opportunities for partners
Firewalls

Konica Minolta's new edge platform set to open opportunities for partners

Konica Minilta has partnered with Microsoft, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Sophos, Canonical and BrainTribe to future-proof business IT management.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017
Datto's new CISO says he's ready to build a pre-emptive, proactive approach to MSP protection
Partner Programmes

Datto's new CISO says he's ready to build a pre-emptive, proactive approach to MSP protection

Datto's new CISO is pledging to build on the company's expertise in cybersecurity protection for MSP partners.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

21Vianet exec says cloud computing a priority for Chinese Govt
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

21Vianet exec says cloud computing a priority for Chinese Govt

21Vianet's exec declares Chinese Govt champions cloud computing, eyeing strategic growth and market worth estimated at $20bn by 2020.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Hi-tech defence provider Saab pledges commitment to APAC
Surveillance

Hi-tech defence provider Saab pledges commitment to APAC

Dean Rosenfield, current managing director of Saab Australia, will take over as head of Market Area Asia Pacific next year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Australia highlights region's commitment to cyber security
Carbon Black

Australia highlights region's commitment to cyber security

It's easy to get bogged down in the weeds and become polarised on the multitude of dangerous threats to our cyber identities and our businesses.

By Christopher Strand • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017