Stories by Heather - Page 148
Samsung's $12 million payday from Kiwi operations
Fri, 1st May 2015
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fintech
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samsung
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finance, leasing & rental
Samsung took home a profit of $12 million for the first 15 months of operation in New Zealand, according to the company’s first financial statements.
Tablet sales continue to decline, but it's not all bad news
Fri, 1st May 2015
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
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apple
As tablet sales drop, IDC finds silver lining in cellular models and resilient 2-in-1 devices amid dynamic tech market shifts.
Cyclone mass configuring Apple devices with DEP offering
Fri, 1st May 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Kiwi schools are lining up to take advantage of mass configuration of Apple devices with Cyclone Computers the first NZ reseller to offer Apple DEP.
Veeam continues double digit growth
Fri, 1st May 2015
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virtualisation
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dr
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hyperscale
Veeam again clocked double-digit growth for its latest quarter, with ANZ holding off Asian counterparts to maintain the lion's share of APAC revenue.
Another quarter and more growth for Veeam
Fri, 1st May 2015
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virtualisation
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dr
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cloud services
Cloud Connect is proving a winner for Veeam in the Kiwi market, and helping New Zealand continue to hit above its weight for the vendor.
DiData, Telstra and Optus Business claim Cisco awards
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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partner programmes
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cisco
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dimension data
DiData clinches top Cisco award in APJ, with Telstra and Optus lauded for collaborative and network solutions at global summit.
Acronis launches profitability focused partner program
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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dr
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partner programmes
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cloud services
Acronis' new partner program, designed to capitalise on new revenue opportunities, has won the thumbs up from Ingram Micro.
New revenue opportunities a step closer with Acronis partner programme
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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dr
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partner programmes
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cloud services
Acronis debuts a new channel programme and partner app, designed to help partners capitalise on new revenue opportunities.
2degrees throws down gauntlet to competitors
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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uc
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snap
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voip
Bundled offerings combining mobile, fixed line, broadband and PABX-like services on the cloud are on the way from 2degrees.
Avnet accelerates cloud services ahead of May Toolset launch
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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cloud services
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distributors
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avnet technology solutions
Avnet ramps up cloud services with Chris Farrow steering the helm, setting the stage for the May launch of their innovative Cloud Toolset.
Dell NZ's new boss sets out his channel plans
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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connector systems
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express data
A new distributor, increased focus on tier one partners, a push into the region and funded heads - James Arnold lays out his plans for the NZ channel.
Fight for talent heats up; flexibility key
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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absolute it
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recruitment
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bso
New Absolute IT survey shows the tech staff shortage is continuing to bite - so what can you do to attract and keep talent?.
Connector Systems' deal brings WaaS to resellers
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Connector Systems' resellers can now offer a WiFi-as-a-service offering, after the distributor inked an exclusive distribution deal with CloudRuckus.
Fortinet ramps up Aus operations, looks to enterprise
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet boosts Aussie growth, targeting enterprise sectors after New Zealand's 30% surge in sales – Jon McGettigan steers the expansion.
Fortinet’s Kiwi team takes over Aussie
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Record growth for Fortinet’s local business have seen the Kiwi management team put in charge of Aussie – but NZ won’t be forgotten.
US telco giant partners with NextDC to enter Australian market
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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nextdc
US telco superpower CenturyLink partners with NextDC, opening a new chapter in Australian IT and cloud services.
Slingshot tops for quality service
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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uc
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slingshot
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contact centre
Slingshot hailed for exceptional customer service, outshining rivals to clinch top spot at Reader's Digest Quality Service Awards.
New vendors, bumper growth in wake of NetApp loss
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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pure storage
Distribution Central thrives with 17% growth in ANZ despite losing NetApp, buoyed by new vendor partnerships and strategic services.
Tech long lunch reborn to raise money for kids' lunches
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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cisco
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exeed
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longest lunch
The ‘Longest Lunch on the Shortest Day,’ backed by Exeed, aims to raise NZD $20,000 for KidsCan NZ, providing around 13,333 meals for needy Kiwi kids.
Project delays impacting Hills
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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fintech
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healthtech
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hills
Hills faces financial turbulence amid widespread project delays and lower Gov spending, downgrading its second half earnings forecast.