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Windows Server 2003 end of life: what it means for security

Businesses need to be aware of the risks of running out-of-support platforms as Microsoft stops security updates Windows Server 2003.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015

Internet of Things

Cradlepoint takes on Aussie enterprise and IoT markets with distie deal

Wireless networking vendor Cradlepoint has signed its first Australian distributor with promises of big margins and opportunities for local resellers.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015

Microsoft

Dynamics, ECM and Azure join Microsoft CSP line-up

Microsoft's Cloud Solution Provider programme grows, adding Dynamics CRM to elevate cloud offerings alongside Azure and Office 365.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015

Disaster Recovery

Acronis launches cloud platform, looks to tackle data protection market

Acronis launches new cloud platform to help businesses protect data and recover from disasters #dataprotection #cloud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2015

Dicker Data

Dicker Data takes on components market with Intel deal

Dicker Data has moved into the components market with a deal to distribute select Intel products, including NUC, 2-in-1s and compute sticks.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2015

Firewalls

Exclusive: Ingram Micro fortifies portfolio with Fortinet

Fortinet has appointed Ingram Micro Australia as its second trans-Tasman distributor, as it targets new sectors and aggressive growth.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2015

Bitdefender

Bitdefender planning local B2B and B2C assault

BitDefender is eyeing up the business market and planning a major push into Australia's small, medium and large businesses over the coming year.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015

Trade Me

Meet the Kiwi startup moving from strength to strength

The past six months have been non-stop for Weirdly, and this Auckland-based start up shows no signs of slowing down.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015

Cloud Access Security Broker

Intel Security launches Office 365 channel kit; new partner program

Intel Security had launched an Office 365 channel kit, to help resellers up-sell, while also providing dramatically faster protection for customers.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015

Symantec

Ian McAdam takes on top local Symantec role

Symantec appoints Ian McAdam as its new Pacific managing director, six months after Brenton Smith departed the role.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New MD for Symantec Pacific region

Ian McAdam will lead and drive growth across Symantec's enterprise security business and support customers and partners in the Pacific region.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015

Fintech

Google NZ's $371,799 tax on $14.9 million revenue

Google faced a higher tax bill last year, but the $371,799 bill is unlikely to faze the company, which made $14.9 million in recorded revenue.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015

Malware

Bitdefender uncovers global spam campaign

Bitdefender has discovered a global spam campaign spreading banking Trojan Dyre, using various approaches to maximise damage.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015

Financial results

LG Electronics NZ enjoys increased profit

The overall profit for the year minus expenses and costs came in at $1,714,806, a sizeable increase from $1,062,732.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

AI Security

DNA Connect secures Webroot distribution deal

DNA Connect joins Bluechip Infotech in distributing Webroot in Australia as the vendor seeks to expand its local reach.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2015

Crowdfunding

PledgeMe's second equity round going strong

PledgeMe's second equity round has met its minimum goal, meaning the company has raised at least $250,000 of investment.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015

Financial Systems

Regular audits are a business necessity

Businesses need to complete objective, real-time audits in order to catch expense irregularities before they become more serious issues.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2015

JB Hi-Fi

EXCLUSIVE: JB Hi-Fi Kiwi manager gone, no replacement planned

JB Hi-Fi's NZ general manager has exited the company, but the retailer has reconfirmed its commitment to the market with $15+ million in investment.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2015

Google

Free MapR Hadoop training now comes with $500 Google Cloud credit

MapR and Google team up to offer $500 Google Cloud credit for IT professionals and resellers signing up for free on-demand Hadoop training.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2015

Cyberoam Technologies

Bluechip Infotech buys MPA's Cyberoam business

Bluechip Infotech acquires MPA Systems' Cyberoam operations, with 300+ channel partners being transferred to Bluechip's business.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2015