Stories by Heather - Page 155

IDC: Challenges and opportunities of the HP Aruba acquisition
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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cloud services
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IDC says HP’s acquisition of Aruba could be a key strategic move for HP – however, the analyst firm has flagged a number of challenges ahead.

Distribution Central earns Star from NetApp
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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netapp
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distribution central
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distributors
Distribution Central has joined the elite of NetApp distributors, becoming the only ANZ distributor to achieve Star Distributor status in ANZ.

Gartner: Public cloud not winning CIOs; need for mobile and analytics focus
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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public cloud
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cloud services
Only a small minority of CIOs consider public cloud a first consideration for projects, with many CIOs clinging to their existing infrastructure.

SnapperNet wins Maxon modem/router distribution
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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distributors
SnapperNet will be bringing Maxon’s range of modem/routers to the New Zealand market, after inking a distribution agreement with Maxon Australia.

Exclusive: Distribution Central to offer resellers third pathway to market
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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cloud services
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distribution central
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distributors
The new DC CloudSelect marketplace will have one ‘big, big, big difference’ from a simple marketplace of cloud offerings.

Synnex unveils its Apple plans
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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synnex
Synnex believes the new deal to distribute the entire Apple computing range will be ‘incremental business’ for the distributor.

Apple unveils ‘reimagined’ super skinny MacBook with Retina display
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Apple revolutionises portability with its ultra-thin MacBook, touting a Retina display and a single USB-C port.

Speed of tech change proving scary for CEOs
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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3d printing
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pwc
The speed of technological change is the biggest technology concern for Kiwi CEOs – outstripping even security concerns – according to PwC.

Ovum: Telco tech industry at tipping point
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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uc
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telco
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ovum
We’re at a tipping point in terms of the network and IT vendors that shape the telecommunications technology industry.

New journey ahead for security vendors and resellers
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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soc
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Vendors and resellers alike are embarking on a new journey in security, according to newly appointed CISO for enterprise security vendor Blue Coat.

The 90s called: They want their channel programme back!
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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partner programmes
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analyst report
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partners
Gartner's Tiffani Bova urges overhaul of stale channel programmes, trapped by outdated metrics, as cloud challenges loom.

Enprise, Brunton scoop top MYOB partner award
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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fintech
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Enprise Solutions and Brunton have shared the top award as MYOB Enterprise Solutions Partners of the Year 2014.

Shift to cloud driving growth for Cloud Plus
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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erp
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cloud services
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partners
Demand for high availability cloud infrastructure has seen Cloud Plus ramp up its local team – and is providing resellers with increased potential for.

Cloud VoIP winning SMB market
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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uc
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cloud services
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voip
The proliferation of cloud based offerings such as Google apps and Office 365 is helping drive cloud based VoIP solutions among Kiwi business.

Exclusive: Westcon eyes blue skies with Australian cloud launch
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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microsoft
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westcon-comstor
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microsoft azure
Westcon charts a course for growth, launching its expansive cloud service offerings in Australia with top industry vendors.

Kiwi enterprises not maximising cloud benefits
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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open source
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cloud services
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red hat
Kiwi organisations are failing to measure the specific business benefits they have achieved from their cloud strategy, according to a Red Hat survey.

Wireless Nation inks farming deal
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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uc
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telco
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wireless nation
The deal sees Wireless Nation’s rural internet solutions promoted through PGG Wrightson’s retail stores and on-farm technical representatives.

CityLink upgrades Auckland offerings; Wellington upgrade underway
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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fibre
CItyLink has upgraded its Auckland ethernet services, providing greater access to gigabit speeds, with a Wellington upgrade now underway.

Behind the HP Aruba acquisition
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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wireless networks
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healthtech
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cloud services
HP’s acquisition of Aruba Networks means HP, when it absorbs Aruba, will finally make the jump up the WLan vendor ladder to number two slot.

Shoply 'adds depth' to tech offering with eStore acquisition
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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estore
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shoply
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retail
Shoply has acquired online retail website eStore.com.au in a deal designed to add depth to Shoply’s current office technology offering.