Stories by Heather - Page 121
Rhipe makes services and support move
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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Rhipe acquires nSynergy for AU$25m, boosting partner support without taking over customer relations, aiming to fill gaps in service and support.
Wanaka to get locally funded UFB
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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chorus
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Chorus has teamed up with Wanaka businesses and Queenstown Lakes District Council to build a UFB network for the town's CBD.
Andrew Moss of Atlas Gentech talks distribution and Huawei solutions deal
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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cloud services
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atlas gentech
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resellers
From law to security to Huawei Enterprise – Andrew Moss has traversed an interesting path to his current position.
Kiwi UFB uptake passes 10%
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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New Zealand's UFB uptake hits 10% as broadband connections surge by nearly 40% in the latest quarter, reveals Communications Minister Amy Adams.
Ingram Micro wins Microsoft SPLA deal
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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microsoft
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cloud services
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licensing
Ingram Micro has inked a deal with Microsoft for distribution of the services provider licence agreement (SPLA) licensing in New Zealand.
Gartner to CIOs: Flip your leadership to succeed in digital business
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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risk & compliance
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leadership
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analyst report
Gartner urges CIOs to revamp leadership styles for digital success amid budget stagnation, highlighting a shift to digital-first strategies.
BI/analytics top Kiwi CIO tech priorities list
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
KIWI CIOs prioritise business intelligence and analytics in the digital-first shift, per Gartner's global survey.
Polycom Lyncs up partners for new deals
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Microsoft Lync is helping Polycom's Kiwi resellers win deals, but it's also changing the landscape - and how resellers operate.
Slim pickings as virtualisation gold rush ends
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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virtualisation
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Virtualisation has gone from gold rush to slim pickings in just a year. But as Heather Wright discovers, there are still opportunities to be found.
Dimension Data seeking channel help in cloud push
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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cloud services
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dimension data
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partners
Dimension Data is eyeing up deals with local distributors, system integrators and resellers to shore up its position in the land grab that is cloud.
Westcon NZ financials hold up in changing market
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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distributors
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partners
Westcon Group New Zealand has recorded solid financial results, despite acknowledging challenging times as purchasing models change.
Dimension Data stakes claim on NZ cloud market
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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microsoft
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cloud services
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dimension data
Dimension Data launches NZ's first enterprise-class cloud platform, promising aggressive market penetration and unique local support.
$5.4 million planned for SNUP wireless 'retrofitting'
Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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snup
UK Gov announces a £4.4m wireless improvement for over 400 schools to enhance early SNUP upgrades, ensuring modern connectivity for all.
Newlease Rhipe for rebrand
Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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cloud services
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newlease
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distributors
Newlease will have a new lease of life soon, with the company rebranding to Rhipe on the back of international expansion.
The fool within bigger threat than the enemy outside
Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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endpoint protection
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edr
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check point software
Inside threats, not hackers, pose the greatest risk to mobile security, say Kiwi IT experts, as careless employees fuel rising incidents.
'New era' as iOS comes under malware attack
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Security experts warn that a new malware family is targeting Apple iOS and OS X, marking a 'new era' in malware.
Sales up for Noel Leeming
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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noel leeming
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3d printing
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retail
Noel Leeming has reported improved sales, and says it's 'very pleased' with customer feedback on its rebranding.
$10 million US acquisition for Xero
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
Xero is spending $10 million to acquire a small Seattle-based online payroll company, Monchilla, in order to accelerate its US expansion.
Apple blocks WireLurker infected apps
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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malware
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cybersecurity
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ios
Apple moves to block apps infected with WireLurker, but warns users to download and install software from trusted sources only.
Connector Systems Xclaims new brand
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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connector systems
Connector Systems embarks on a pivotal journey with the Xclaim brand, eyeing the SMB wireless market and promising 'big Wi-Fi, small business.'.