Stories by Heather - Page 10
Ingram Micro NZ ramps up Fortinet team; adds new regional workshops
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Ingram Micro NZ has bulked up its Fortinet practise and added new outreach offerings to help resellers overcome security talent shortages.
'Disappointing' Kiwi results lead to improvement strategy for JB Hi-Fi
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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jb hi-fi
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the good guys
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financial results
JB HiFi says it is finalising a two year strategy to improve its performance in the NZ market following 'disappointing' financial performance here.
Tech Data takes on VMware education services
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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virtualisation
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it automation
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cybersecurity
Tech Data's Technology Solutions business has inked a deal which sees it becoming an authorised reseller of VMware education services locally.
Managed services and the art of differentiation
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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it automation
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partner programmes
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kaseya
Differentiation is the name of the game for MSPs as the market becomes mainstream and commoditisation rears its head. But how do you differentiate?.
5 tips on moving from break-fix model to managed service provider
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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partner programmes
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managed services
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datto
Managed services are a great channel play, but to maximise returns, you must re-think client engagement. Datto's Nop Srinara offers some tips.
Cloud security startup RedLock debuts channel program
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Cloud infrastructure security company RedLock has launched its first partner program as the startup seeks to drive all its sales via the channel.
Survey shows money talks for Kiwi IT contractors
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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hays
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employment
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managing director
The dollars on offer are the driving force for IT contractors when it comes to selecting their next project, according to a new report from Hays.
Exclusive: SnapperNet completes end-to-end VoIP lineup with new 3CX deal
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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uc
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cx
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martech
SnapperNet has signed a deal with 3CX, providing the distributor and its resellers with a complete end-to-end VoIP offering for any size deployment.
Empired logs 105% EBITDA increase as NSW and Auckland sales soar
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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intergen
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empired
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managing director
Empired has logged a 105% increase in EBITDA on a 5% increase in revenue as Auckland and New South Wales sales soar.
CSG buys NZ's pcMedia; FY17 revenue 'below expectation' at AU$245m
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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microsoft
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csg
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pcmedia
CSG has snapped up Kiwi Microsoft partner pcMedia in a deal valued at up to $2 million in a year which has seen revenue 'below expectation'.
Intel completes $15.3b Mobileye buy, slides into gear for autonomous driving future
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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intel
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mobileye
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partners
Intel has completed its $15.3 billion acquisition of Mobileye as gears up take on the autonomous driving market.
Cisco's AppDynamics launches standalone partner program
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Cisco's AppDynamics business has launched a standalone partner program, as it seeks to build skills to better capitalise on DX and drive revenue.
CompTIA's 7 steps to building an optimum BC/DR offering
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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dr
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cloud services
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comptia
Data, data, everywhere… but how to protect it? CompTIA offers up seven tips for an optimum business continuity and disaster recovery offering.
Exclusive interview: emt Distribution tells where to find the gold in security
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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ransomware
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resellers
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emt distribution
Some security technologies are providing 'enormous' opportunities for resellers across Australia and New Zealand. emt tells where to find the gold.
Hyperkin gaming hardware hits NZ in Play Distribution deal
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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jb hi-fi
Play Distribution new Hyperkin deal will see offerings including retro-style controllers and attachments to enable Game Boy games on Android, hit NZ.
Avaya gears up to exit bankruptcy as local business sees strong growth
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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avaya
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managing director
Avaya moves a step closer to exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy, gains new CEO, while local business continues to progress 'strongly'.
Goodbye Staples, hello Winc - and a more solution driven focus
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Staples Australia and New Zealand will rebrand to Winc next month with the company also planning more solution-driven offerings.
Exclusive interview: Microsoft NZ talks partner training – and increased partner support
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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devops
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apm
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software development
Microsoft is upping its in-house support for partners as it urges partners to up their training to fully capitalise on the DX opportunity.
Veeam enterprise push gains further strength with Magic Quadrant leadership ranking
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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virtualisation
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dr
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network infrastructure
Veeam's enterprise push has received another boost, with the vendor a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Data Center Backup and Recovery Solutions.
Insider threat vendor Securonix eyes ANZ markets with new office, reseller signings
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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cybersecurity
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insider threats
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securonix
US insider threat and fraud detection vendor Securonix is eyeing up the Australian and NZ markets, as security breaches from within raise concerns.