Global Stories

The channel: surviving 2009

As technology advancements and market dynamics continue to alter the landscape of IT at a rapid rate, the indirect sales channel must continue to adapt as well.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009

Virtualisation

Citrix hanges partner program

Citrix revamps its partner program in ANZ, introducing CSA Authorised to enable immediate product sales and launching new online training for partners.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009

Risk & Compliance

Is credit card data protection a business issue?

New PCI DSS standards are affecting millions of businesses and consumers worldwide in response to credit card theft.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009

Malware

Chillisoft distributes USB security solution

Chillisoft partners with CoSoSys to bring a new USB security solution to ANZ, turning USB drives into secure backup devices for SOHO users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2009

Gaming

Game review: Halo Wars

The first Halo title since the Xbox 360's flagship Halo 3 is upon us, and there's not a Master Chief in sight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009

Storage

Top channel storage priorities for 2009

Although we're facing a continued economic downturn in 2009, the growth rate of storage and storage requirements has not abated.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009

Unified Communications

WiRELESS – unleash your productivity!

Gone are the days when employees were tethered to their desks in order to fulfil their computer- or data-related tasks.

By Staff Writer • 14 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009

Supply Chain

Supply chains go green

Companies must consider carbon emissions as a factor in their supply chain equation to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009

Microsoft

Channels – the nature of enablement

Donald Hastie, CEO of ERMLive, reveals how re-designing software to integrate with Microsoft tech transformed his channel strategy and improved sales.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009

EMC

RSA ups the ante

RSA, the security division of EMC, is expanding its ANZ channel with new appointments and increased investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009

Unified Communications

Creating a flexible work environment

Unified communications technology is providing a new, flexible working environment and helping achieve work-life balance.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Jan 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Unified Communications

It's carpe diem for the channel

In today's economic climate, businesses must invest in smart IT to slash costs and boost efficiency, argues John Bessey from Microsoft New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009

Customers

Creating New Zealand's world-class channel

Economic indicators may have taken a turn for the worse but that's no reason for it to affect the quality and best practice of the channel.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009

Panasonic

Comworth begins expansion

Comworth Systems acquires MEC as part of an expansive journey, aiming to diversify and strengthen its distribution network in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009

Partner Programmes

Becoming an IBM business partner

IBM enhances its business partnership program to lead the midmarket, become the partner of choice, and be the top provider of integrated solutions in 2009.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009

Synnex

BullGuard strengthens relationships

BullGuard expands NZ reach, appoints Cellnet as distributor, bolstering on-shelf presence and mobile bundles. Aims to deepen partner ties in 2009.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009

Clearswift

Clearswift re-channels business

Clearswift restructures its global distribution strategy, introducing a uniform two-tier channel program with enhanced partner margins and rebate schemes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009

Customers