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CHANGES to the delivery of media licenses won't affect the relationship between Microsoft and its channel partners.

Yesterday's inferno may have left Corporate Consumables' Mt Wellington office in a state of ruin, but today it's business as usual.

While the recession is proving tough for most businesses, resellers focused on the information space are witnessing a strong surge in demand.

M86 Security has acquired Finjan to bolster its web security offerings, integrating advanced SaaS-based solutions and secure web gateways into its portfolio.

Despite the tyranny of distance, niche distributor KVM is interested in increasing its presence in the New Zealand market.

In a move that signifies its shift into more diversified sectors, Flexirent is changing its name and branding to FlexiGroup New Zealand Limited.

Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud computing are taking IT in new directions, and savvy vendors and their channel partners are following.

DealFoundry.com, the IT auction website launched in September, is aiming to make the site more effective for resellers by offering new services.

Zintel becomes the exclusive New Zealand distributor for Hypercom, ensuring the launch of new terminals just in time for the Christmas rush.

Altech has been selected as a Fujitsu distributor in New Zealand in order to grow the company's New Zealand presence.

APC unveils its containerised Datapod at the Auckland Roadshow, promising data centres assembled in hours and full delivery within six weeks.

Datastor acquires exclusive nationwide distribution rights for Symantec's entire product line in New Zealand, including Altiris solutions.

Westcon has acquired Auckland-based Datastor to bolster its data centre, virtualisation, storage tech portfolio, and expand its footprint in the Asia Pacific.

With the emergence of mobile computing, many businesses are now connected to more devices, located in more places  than ever before.

Toshiba partners with Telecom to launch 3G-capable laptops via the XT network, enhancing mobile computing with embedded SIM cards and antennas.

Kaseya has appointed Sim Bong as its first New Zealand Country Manager as part of its strategy to grow in the Kiwi market, says CEO Gerald Blackie.

Amid economic turbulence, Australian and New Zealand IT resellers are shifting from defensive stances to proactive strategies, seeking growth and success.

A poll reveals a near-even split among resellers on deploying Windows 7 at launch, while 64.3% of IT decision-makers aren't planning to adopt it.

NetApp nods to inclusion: This year's partner program revamp sees minor but meaningful changes, focusing on local engagement and a more inclusive approach.

After acquiring Foundary Networks late last year, Brocade is now in the process of restructuring its channel partnership model.