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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.
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Wanaka to get locally funded UFB

Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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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.
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Andrew Moss of Atlas Gentech talks distribution and Huawei solutions deal

Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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From law to security to Huawei Enterprise – Andrew Moss has traversed an interesting path to his current position.
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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.
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Ingram Micro wins Microsoft SPLA deal

Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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Ingram Micro has inked a deal with Microsoft for distribution of the services provider licence agreement (SPLA) licensing in New Zealand.
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Gartner to CIOs: Flip your leadership to succeed in digital business

Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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Gartner urges CIOs to revamp leadership styles for digital success amid budget stagnation, highlighting a shift to digital-first strategies.
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BI/analytics top Kiwi CIO tech priorities list

Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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KIWI CIOs prioritise business intelligence and analytics in the digital-first shift, per Gartner's global survey.
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Polycom Lyncs up partners for new deals

Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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Microsoft Lync is helping Polycom's Kiwi resellers win deals, but it's also changing the landscape - and how resellers operate.
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Slim pickings as virtualisation gold rush ends

Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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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.
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Dimension Data seeking channel help in cloud push

Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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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.
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Westcon NZ financials hold up in changing market

Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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Westcon Group New Zealand has recorded solid financial results, despite acknowledging challenging times as purchasing models change.
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Dimension Data stakes claim on NZ cloud market

Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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Dimension Data launches NZ's first enterprise-class cloud platform, promising aggressive market penetration and unique local support.
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$5.4 million planned for SNUP wireless 'retrofitting'

Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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UK Gov announces a £4.4m wireless improvement for over 400 schools to enhance early SNUP upgrades, ensuring modern connectivity for all.
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Newlease Rhipe for rebrand

Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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Newlease will have a new lease of life soon, with the company rebranding to Rhipe on the back of international expansion.
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The fool within bigger threat than the enemy outside

Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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Inside threats, not hackers, pose the greatest risk to mobile security, say Kiwi IT experts, as careless employees fuel rising incidents.
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'New era' as iOS comes under malware attack

Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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Security experts warn that a new malware family is targeting Apple iOS and OS X, marking a 'new era' in malware.
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Sales up for Noel Leeming

Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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Noel Leeming has reported improved sales, and says it's 'very pleased' with customer feedback on its rebranding.
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$10 million US acquisition for Xero

Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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Xero is spending $10 million to acquire a small Seattle-based online payroll company, Monchilla, in order to accelerate its US expansion.
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Apple blocks WireLurker infected apps

Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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Apple moves to block apps infected with WireLurker, but warns users to download and install software from trusted sources only.
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Connector Systems Xclaims new brand

Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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Connector Systems embarks on a pivotal journey with the Xclaim brand, eyeing the SMB wireless market and promising 'big Wi-Fi, small business.'.