Stories by Heather - Page 150
Rural connectivity under microscope at Wellington symposium
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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uc
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telco
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tuanz
Service providers and rural users will have their chance to help shape the future of rural connectivity at a Rural Connectivity Symposium in Wellingto.
Shots continue in global mode fracas
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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lightbox
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global mode
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tvnz
Global Mode developer BNSL is calling for a declaratory judgement in the global mode fracas, but says it will defend any action.
Second distie coming for Pure Storage
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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pure storage
Pure Storage set to unveil a second distributor, expanding access to Australian and NZ markets with a fresh channel-focused strategy.
Dicker Data unveils new look
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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express data
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data unveils new logo to mark its evolution post-Express Data acquisition, symbolising growth into cloud and software distribution markets.
Dicker Data NZ inks Toshiba deal; begins rebrand
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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express data
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dicker data
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toshiba
Dicker Data secures Toshiba distribution rights in New Zealand, embarks on a comprehensive rebranding venture.
IoT and smart cities opening doors for resellers
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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smart cities
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iot
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allied telesys
Smart city tech unlocks vast new markets for resellers, says Allied Telesis' Scott Penno, spotlighting a shift toward integrated urban solutions.
Managed WordPress hosting: What is it and why use it?
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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edge computing
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martech
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software development
Adding security, performance, upgrades and professional support, Managed WordPress Hosting is gaining popularity. And there’s a Kiwi option too.
‘Bullying’ and ‘threatening’: Global Mode debacle fires up again
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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uc
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telco
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global mode
CallPlus and BNSL are standing firm on Global Mode, with BNSL firing a stinging letter to the ‘big media gang’, alleging bullying behaviour.
Technology downs retailer Camera & Camera
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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camera & camera
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photography
The ubiquitous nature of smartphones has taken a toll on camera retailer Camera & Camera, which has been placed into liquidation.
Noel Leeming to sell broadband, gears up for IoT
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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uc
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iot
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noel leeming
Noel Leeming will be reselling broadband services soon – and that’s not the only new addition for the retail chain...
Security: A concern, and an opportunity
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Increasingly fast and precise cyberattacks are cause for concern for customers - but they're also an opportunity for the reseller channel.
Dicker Data eyes up new vendors - and Ingram Micro
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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express data
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dicker data
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ingram micro
Dicker Data is eyeing up new vendors for its Express Data operations in New Zealand, as the distie seeks to close the gap between it and Ingram Micro.
'Tactical shift' in cyberattacks and high ransomware for NZ
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New Zealand is a nation of oversharers - and a popular target for ransomware according to a new report from Symantec.
Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Apple's new beta for iOS 8.4 includes an early preview of a revamped Music app, prompting increased speculation of a streaming service in the offing.
ShadowBattalion: A 'personal connection' with Anzacs
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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social media
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anzac day
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partners
Social media and an online honour roll are being enlisted to get Kiwis making a more personal connection with our Anzacs.
GST goes mobile – and crowdsourced
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Inland Revenue has taken GST returns mobile with the launch of myIRmobile app - the result of a crowdsourcing competition.
Consumer: Global mode action 'protectionism' and 'huge blow for consumers'
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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lightbox
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global mode
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tvnz
Consumer NZ slams proposed action to block global mode, calling it a huge blow to consumers and protectionism of old content distribution models.
Going down: NZ PC shipments slump in Q1
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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lenovo
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hp
PC shipments in New Zealand slumped in Q1, with exchange rates one of the key factors – and the months ahead aren’t looking much better.
Aussie IT spend bucks global downward trend
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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it spending
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analyst report
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currencies
Australian IT investment defies global slide, with a forecasted 4.2% rise reaching AU$78.7bn amid a worldwide decline.
WhatsApp increases VoIP play
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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uc
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facebook
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voip
WhatsApp ramps up its push into voice, prompting suggestions that it is one of the most disruptive forces in telecommunications history.