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Emerson snaps up Distribution Central NZ boss for channel role
IBM

Emerson snaps up Distribution Central NZ boss for channel role

Emerson Network Power has snapped up Distribution Central NZ country manager Stewart Williams as its first New Zealand channel manager.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016
Exclusive: New Kiwi team, new training as Veeam ramps up local investment
Virtualisation

Exclusive: New Kiwi team, new training as Veeam ramps up local investment

Veeam is recruiting its first in-country NZ field marketing manager as the company looks to deepen its relationships with the local channel.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016
Unique insights on the Kiwi market from industry experts
Enghouse Interactive

Unique insights on the Kiwi market from industry experts

We spoke with two Enghouse stalwarts to find out more about what Enghouse offers and some of their insights on the New Zealand market.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016
What is your 'digital footprint'?
Netsafe

What is your 'digital footprint'?

Your digital footprint is the trail of electronic breadcrumbs you leave behind when using the Internet and it's important that you tread carefully.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016

Global Stories

Digital signage accessorises with geo-locator bracelets
Digital Signage

Digital signage accessorises with geo-locator bracelets

iGotcha and LG are gearing up to showcase geo-locator bracelets, real time mobile-to-screen connectivity and gaze-tracking digital signage solutions.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016
Top 10 strategic technologies in higher education
EduTech

Top 10 strategic technologies in higher education

Universities eye tech overhaul with Gartner's top 10 list, aiming to foster innovation and gain competitive edge in global education.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016
ECM vendor looks to expand in APAC, signs up Aussie reseller
Enterprise Content Management

ECM vendor looks to expand in APAC, signs up Aussie reseller

Hyland has partnered with Fusion Information Management to expand its presence in Australia with OnBase ECM solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016
CEOs see secure digital sharing as the route to growth in new markets
Digital Transformation

CEOs see secure digital sharing as the route to growth in new markets

CEOs pin growth on secure digital sharing, pushing for safe and frictionless user experiences in the face of market shifts.

By John Donovan • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016
Harnessing the force of converged and hyperconverged infrastructure
Converged Infrastructure

Harnessing the force of converged and hyperconverged infrastructure

Converged and hyperconverged infrastructure (or CI and HCI) are being framed as the new hope of enterprise IT.

By Patrick Hubbard • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016
UXC Oxygen celebrates SAP ANZ Partner Excellence win
SAP

UXC Oxygen celebrates SAP ANZ Partner Excellence win

UXC Oxygen has taken top honours at SAP's partner kick off meeting, winning SAP ANZ Overall Excellence in Partner Sales.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016
Ingram Micro offers new revenue potential with Acronis cloud offering
Disaster Recovery

Ingram Micro offers new revenue potential with Acronis cloud offering

Ingram Micro has added Acronis' cloud backup and disaster recovery solutions to its Cloud Marketplace, offering up new revenue potential for resellers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016
IBM and VMware team up for hybrid cloud
Virtualisation

IBM and VMware team up for hybrid cloud

IBM and VMware are teaming up to help drive enterprises into the cloud by enabling VMware customers to migrate data to IBM Cloud without modification.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016
PwC brings together local cloud providers to create open platform
Supply Chain

PwC brings together local cloud providers to create open platform

PwC partners with Australasian cloud providers to launch Next, a purpose-built cloud platform with integrated apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016
Oracle stakes claim on local storage market; seeks new partners
Storage

Oracle stakes claim on local storage market; seeks new partners

Oracle has appointed a new storage channel business development manager and is looking for new partners as it eyes up the local storage market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016
Palo Alto and Honeywell partner up, take on control systems security
Unified Communications

Palo Alto and Honeywell partner up, take on control systems security

Palo Alto Networks and Honeywell have joined forces to offer a cyber security solution for industrial control systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016

Stories from Other Regions

New training, new investment as Veeam turns up local heat
Storage

New training, new investment as Veeam turns up local heat

Veeam will launch its certified engineering program in Australia next week as the vendor seeks deeper relationships with local partners.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016
Aussie ALE champion resellers hit Phuket
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

Aussie ALE champion resellers hit Phuket

Eight Australian resellers have been enjoying the fruits of their labour in Phuket, after winning in Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's SMB Champions League.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016