Stories by Heather - Page 147

Exeed and Dicker Data join Ingram Micro in Microsoft cloud
Thu, 7th May 2015
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Exeed and Dicker Data have joined Ingram Micro in Microsoft's cloud solution provider programme, taking the offering to Kiwi resellers.

Change ahead for Zebra partner program
Wed, 6th May 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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partner programmes
Zebra Technologies is launching a new partner program it says will create a more inclusive ecosystem and reward resellers providing value to customers.

IT and telecommunications' 'attractiveness' surges
Wed, 6th May 2015
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recruitment
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randstad
IT and telecommunications now rated as the third most attractive sector for employment, putting the sector in a good position for recruiting talent.

Voice comes to fibre for Spark landlines
Wed, 6th May 2015
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telco
Spark has launched voice-over-fibre for landline calling, bypassing the need for OTT services, and has cut pricing for most of its fibre plans.

Trio of trends changing security play
Wed, 6th May 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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iaas
Cloud security's paradigm shift, with API-driven visibility and infrastructure-as-a-service, as echoed by Trend Micro's Justin Foster.

Distribution Central goes live with new cloud offering
Wed, 6th May 2015
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cloudselect
Distribution Central's CloudSelect Marketplace launches, with the distributor promising a solution for cloud-born challenges resellers are facing.

Yoobee ups commercial focus with 2degrees
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Yoobee is offering 2degrees business phone plans, as the Apple specialist continues its push into the commercial market.

Microsoft ignites TechEd NZ conference with name change
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Microsoft's TechEd NZ evolves into Ignite, promising an unprecedented speaker roster to mark its 20th year and align with a global vision.

Windows Server 2003 EOS potential cash cow for resellers
Tue, 5th May 2015
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virtualisation
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datacentre infrastructure
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daas
Server 2003 EoS is more than just a server upgrade opportunity, with upgrade potential beyond the server and the chance to be that 'trusted advisor'.

IoT and connected devices strategy critical for all business
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Not having an IoT strategy is a 'big mistake' according to a visiting expert, who says IoT is making the subscription model increasingly viable.

Ingram Micro's Microsoft CSP play; global financials
Tue, 5th May 2015
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cloud services
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Ingram Micro's New Zealand operations among first in Asia Pacific to kick off with Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider programme.

Equinix opening fourth Sydney data centre
Mon, 4th May 2015
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dc
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equinix
Equinix is increasing its investment in the Australian market, building a US$97 million large-scale data centre - its forth in Sydney.

Endeavour, Verde claim top awards from Greentree
Mon, 4th May 2015
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ryman healthcare
Endeavour Solutions has been named Greentree International’s Partner of the Year at the business management vendor’s 2015 Awards.

Star Business big winner at Greentree awards
Mon, 4th May 2015
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Star Business Solutions won big at Greentree International’s 2015 awards, capping off its multiple awards with the Partner of the Year Award.

Brocade's IP storage portfolio takes to the network
Mon, 4th May 2015
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storage
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Brocade debuts purpose-built storage connectivity, enabling channel partners to offer full storage DR plans with 'unprecedented' abilities.

Faster reseller payment as FlexiGroup completes TRL buy
Mon, 4th May 2015
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equico
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trl
Leasing company FlexiGroup is promising faster payment for resellers and more specialisation, after finalising its acquisition of Telecom Rentals.

Brocade takes IP storage features to the network
Fri, 1st May 2015
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storage
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emc
Brocade debuts purpose-built storage connectivity portfolio; enables partners to offer customers full storage DR plans with 'unprecedented' abilities.

ECi snaps up Naverisk, aims for 'powerhouse option' for MSPs
Fri, 1st May 2015
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rmm
Texas company ECi has snapped up Kiwi RMM provider Naverisk in a deal to create ‘a powerhouse option’ for MSPs and IT service providers.

DNA Connect makes it five in a row with Splunk award
Fri, 1st May 2015
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DNA Connect clinches Splunk's APAC Distributor of the Year for a record fifth consecutive time, affirming its pivotal growth role.

LG dons leather in premium smartphone battle
Fri, 1st May 2015
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smartphones
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cleantech
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sustainability
LG has unveiled its new flagship G4 smartphone – complete with leather backing – as the Korean company makes a play for the premium market.