Stories by Heather - Page 19
Google Cloud hits Aussie; Kiwis to benefit too
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Google has launched its Sydney region, promising round-trip reductions in latency of 80% to 95% for Australian and New Zealand customers.
New channel boss as Big Switch looks to expand channel program
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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palo alto networks
Big Switch Networks has appointed a new global channel manager as the vendor looks to expand its channel program.
Profit increase for Distribution Central NZ pre Arrow acquisition
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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distribution central
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arrow ecs
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distributors
Distribution Central – now Arrow ECS – recorded an increased profit for its Kiwi business last financial year, despite a small drop in revenue.
Malwarebytes and Soft Solutions call on the big guns in fight against ransomware
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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soft solutions
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malwarebytes
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distributors
Axes were thrown and guns fired when resellers hit Soljans Estate Winery earlier this month and got to grips with the fight against malware.
Gartner: Apple top IT vendor, Google leapfrogs Microsoft and IBM
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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microsoft
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analyst report
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digital content
Apple is leading the pack as the largest IT vendor in the world, according Gartner, with Google leapfrogging both Microsoft and IBM.
CompTIA: Changing channel creating new opportunities for businesses across ANZ
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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partner programmes
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physical security
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resellers
Channel change is bringing with it new opportunities for resellers, who remain well placed to capitalise on the insatiable need for technology.
Tech Data adds to trophy cabinet with two Citrix distributor awards
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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virtualisation
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daas
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awards
Tech Data’s Technology Solutions business, previously part of Avnet, has taken out top distie honours at Citrix’ APJ Partner Summit.
D-Link snaps up former Xirrus, Netgear manager for new role
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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d-link
D-Link has snapped up former Xirrus and Netgear manager Phil Tarbox as it seeks to drive grow its business solutions foothold via its local channel.
Data centres, cyber security and a stark warning for resellers
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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exclusive networks
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distributors
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partners
Data centre building blocks, cybersecurity and a stark warning for resellers - we look at the key messages from Exclusive Network’s Exclusively NZ.
Photo gallery: Ingram Micro NZ resellers catch the action in Bermuda
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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ingram micro
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distributors
NZ's top Ingram Micro resellers savour Emirates Team NZ's Auld Mug race in Bermuda, following HP sales triumph.
F5 seeks to capitalise on mobility and applications demand with new hire
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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brocade
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f5 networks
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mobility
Gabriel Breeman joins F5 to spearhead partner sales in Asia Pacific, bolstering the firm's push on mobility and app demand.
Tech Data inks exclusive ANZ partnership with Informatica
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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informatica
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tech data
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distributors
Tech Data Technology has inked an exclusive distribution deal to bring Informatica’s full suite of data management products to market across ANZ.
Acer's New Zealand business back in black
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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government
Acer Computer’s New Zealand business has bounced back into the black in its latest financials, after recording a 7% increase in revenue for the year.
Spark drops dealer partner model for consumer market; buys back stores
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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spark
Spark is dumping its dealer partner model for the consumer market, taking on direct management of stores currently managed by Leading Edge and Orb.
Digital transformation driving IT services spend
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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it services
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accenture
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analyst report
DX initiatives are helping drive IT services spend across Asia Pacific, with the market set to exceed US$95b by 2021 - with DXC a 'strong contender'.
Brenton Smith to lead Software AG's ANZ operations
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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symantec
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ca technologies
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software ag
Software AG has snapped up former Dell and Symantec executive, Brenton Smith, to head its ANZ operations as the company seeks to bolster business here.
Exclusive: Emt Distribution eyes aggressive growth for Kiwi business
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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soft solutions
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distributors
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thycotic
Emt Distribution is expecting high demand from Kiwi resellers for its latest vendor signing after setting its sights on 60% growth for its NZ business.
Arrow adds BitTitan MSPComplete to cloud marketplace
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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arrow ecs
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distributors
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azure
Arrow Electronics is adding BitTitan MSPComplete to its ArrowSphere cloud marketplace to enable solution providers to optimize cloud deployments.
Dell EMC ousts HPE from top server slot; APAC only growth region for Q1
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hpe
Dell EMC has ousted HPE from the top spot in server shipments in a declining market, where only Asia Pacific posted growth for Q1.
Dimension Data launches dedicated Apple practice and MMS
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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cisco
Dimension Data has launched a dedicated Apple practice and MMS for iOS to help companies securely integrate and manage corporate apps and data.