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Partner up or partner out as programmes evolve
Analyst report

Partner up or partner out as programmes evolve

Programmes evolve with a focus on productivity and a shift towards EaaS, challenging partners to adapt or risk obsolescence.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012
Avaya claims award
Unified Communications

Avaya claims award

A strong channel network has helped Avaya to top spot as Frost & Sullivan's 2011 Asia Pacific Contact Center Applications Inbound Systems Vendor of the Year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012
Thailand Floods: the Effect on Global Storage
Storage

Thailand Floods: the Effect on Global Storage

Floods in Thailand disrupt global HDD supply, hiking prices and shaking up storage, DR plans globally. Time to rethink approach and embrace SSD?.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012
IDC's 2012 ICT predictions
Data Analytics

IDC's 2012 ICT predictions

ICT organisations will continue to reap rewards despite cautious spending in 2012 according to research company IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2012
Big Data - control it, analyse it, make decisions
Data Analytics

Big Data - control it, analyse it, make decisions

Data warehouses are evolving from simple storers of information to providers of analysis - what does it mean for your business?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2012
Reduced IT spend becomes norm in 2012
Analyst report

Reduced IT spend becomes norm in 2012

In 2012, tightening IT budgets will be the new standard, urges companies to innovate within confines, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2012
The road ahead
Unified Communications

The road ahead

As unified communications (UC) adoption grows, tech providers must guide resellers to support and educate businesses for effective deployment and ongoing use.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
Selling value-added unified communications
Unified Communications

Selling value-added unified communications

NZ's Unified Communications market set to hit $212.2m by 2017, driving demand for value-added services amid technology commoditisation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
POS versus standard desktops
PC Hardware

POS versus standard desktops

A standard PC may look like a cheap option for customers, but resellers may want to advise them of the real costs says Varun Dhani, account manager, Sektor.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
Accounting for point of sales
Marketing Technologies

Accounting for point of sales

NZ retailers focus on self-checkout and mobile POS over biometrics for efficiency and customer experience, says IDC analyst Louise Francis.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
Samsung ousts Apple
Apple

Samsung ousts Apple

Samsung, Fuji Xerox and LED monitors have come out on top in three IDC reports on the New Zealand and Australian markets in Q3 2011.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
Messaging intelligence not anti-spam says vendor
Software-as-a-Service

Messaging intelligence not anti-spam says vendor

Email security vendor TrustSphere is gearing up to tackle the Australian and New Zealand market; we explain the company's key product.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2012
CIOs using tech to 'amplify' their enterprises
Data Analytics

CIOs using tech to 'amplify' their enterprises

CIOs are leveraging tech for innovation rather than just organisation, despite tight budgets, according to a new Gartner survey of 2335 tech leaders.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Analyst report stories

Mind the Gap: IT Misalignment
Analyst report

Mind the Gap: IT Misalignment

Study reveals 83% of managers see IT as vital for innovation, yet a prominent misalignment exists within NZ firms, affecting project success.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012
Could service design give you competitive advantage?
Supply Chain

Could service design give you competitive advantage?

The importance of good service design cannot be understated, as it can give a business a competitive advantage.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2012
Cisco aims for intelligent sharing
Cisco

Cisco aims for intelligent sharing

Cisco vows smarter comms for NZ channel, with Kris Boyd leading a push for intelligent, clear, and precise partner interactions.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
Still too early for cloud: expert
Cloud Services

Still too early for cloud: expert

Cloud computing has been the buzz of the IT industry for years, yet the technology is still too fresh to trust, according to one expert.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2012
Overview of printing market - shows Fuji Xerox win
Fuji Xerox

Overview of printing market - shows Fuji Xerox win

Fuji Xerox triumphs in laser printer sales amid a 7% decline in the ANZ printer market, driven by aggressive price strategies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Dec 2011