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D-Link's new IP surveillance cameras hit the market
Surveillance

D-Link's new IP surveillance cameras hit the market

D-Link has released a line of surveillance cameras optimised for businesses while still being simple to use and affordable.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015

Global Stories

HP and Ericsson team up for mobile networking
HP

HP and Ericsson team up for mobile networking

HP and Ericsson are joining forces globally to drive innovation in mobile networking with joint Wi-Fi and LTE solutions and a bilateral reseller deal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
Security vendor sets its sights on local market
Isight partners

Security vendor sets its sights on local market

Cyber threat intelligence company iSight Partners is eyeing up the local market, launching an Australian sales office and a threat analysis centre.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
Helping your students become successful in business
EduTech

Helping your students become successful in business

By becoming familiar with the business essentials now, students will be set up for business success in the future.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
LiveTiles lists on ASX in $57 million float
Rhipe

LiveTiles lists on ASX in $57 million float

LiveTiles lists on ASX, eyes rapid partner network growth and 'very large addressable market' of SharePoint's 200 million users.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2015
VMworld 2015 - What you need to know
Virtualisation

VMworld 2015 - What you need to know

VMworld 2015 smashes records with over 23,000 delegates, heralding a tech evolution with its 'Ready for Any' mantra.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2015
EMC and Dimension Data team up for joint hybrid cloud offerings
Dimension Data

EMC and Dimension Data team up for joint hybrid cloud offerings

EMC and Dimension Data have joined forces to speed adoption of hybrid cloud for the mid-size enterprise with jointly developed and marketed solutions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2015
Nexgen claims NEC UC Channel Partner of the Year 2015
Digital Signage

Nexgen claims NEC UC Channel Partner of the Year 2015

Nexgen Australia takes out NEC's Australian Unified Communications Channel Partner of the Year - for the second year in a row.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2015
AVG ups ante with premium remote control capability
Windows

AVG ups ante with premium remote control capability

AVG has launched the latest version of its Managed Workplace, promising partners the chance to do away with third party remote control offerings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2015
Brocade looks to dominate open source SDN market
Network Infrastructure

Brocade looks to dominate open source SDN market

Brocade announces new releases to shake up the open source software-defined networking space, offering interoperability and choice for customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2015
Artificial Intelligence is on the horizon – are you ready?
Data Analytics

Artificial Intelligence is on the horizon – are you ready?

As AI looms, a new report urges Kiwi businesses and individuals to prep for a future where machines may outthink humans.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2015
EXCLUSIVE: Dell ANZ boss: Surface deal an opportunity, not threat, for resellers
Network Infrastructure

EXCLUSIVE: Dell ANZ boss: Surface deal an opportunity, not threat, for resellers

The addition of Dell as a reseller for Microsoft's Surface Pro is an 'opportunity' for local resellers, rather than a threat, says Dell's ANZ boss.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015
Aspect Software goes 100% channel; gets local MD
Aspect Software

Aspect Software goes 100% channel; gets local MD

Customer contact management vendor Aspect Software aims to 're-ignite' its ANZ business, appointing a local managing director and going 100% channel.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015
Distribution Central takes out Palo Alto APAC distribution award
Firewalls

Distribution Central takes out Palo Alto APAC distribution award

Distribution Central has been awarded Palo Alto Networks APAC Distribution Relationship of the Year for the second year running.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015
Sony NZ profit up despite revenue drop and Vaio exit
Fintech

Sony NZ profit up despite revenue drop and Vaio exit

Sony NZ reported an improved profit for the year ending 31 March 2015, despite reduced sales revenue as it removed its Vaio PC brand from the market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Telstra launches 'blazing fast' Cat 11 LTE mobile hotspot
Ericsson

Telstra launches 'blazing fast' Cat 11 LTE mobile hotspot

Telstra is promising 'blazing fast' Wi-Fi on the go and support for up to 15 devices simultaneously with the world's first 6000Mbps-capable device.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2015
Thomas Duryea; EMT bring home global security awards
Thomas Duryea

Thomas Duryea; EMT bring home global security awards

Thomas Duryea Australia and EMT claim top awards at Secunia Partner Awards as Flexera Software completes its acquisition of Secunia.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015