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Westcon-Comstor unveils NZ data centre Centre of Excellence
Storage

Westcon-Comstor unveils NZ data centre Centre of Excellence

Westcon-Comstor launches a New Zealand data centre Centre of Excellence, led by Rob Purdy, to drive multi-vendor, solutions-first channel sales.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Westcon-Comstor to offer FlashStack solution for NZ partners
Storage

Westcon-Comstor to offer FlashStack solution for NZ partners

Westcon-Comstor brings FlashStack infrastructure solution to New Zealand through an extended partnership with IT pioneer, Pure Storage and Cisco, propelling hybrid-cloud environments and efficient data storage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Comstor takes partners to visit NZ scenic royalty
Cisco

Comstor takes partners to visit NZ scenic royalty

The 17 winning partners of the latest Destination Comstor promotion headed down to the Queen Charlotte track for an all-expenses paid adventure.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2019
Comstor partners zipline and sip fine wine in Fiji
Cisco

Comstor partners zipline and sip fine wine in Fiji

Westcon-Comstor took 16 lucky Cisco partners to Fiji for a bit of fun and adventure, and a bit of chilling by the pool.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018
Evolving enterprise security needs gives MSPs new opportunities
Cybersecurity

Evolving enterprise security needs gives MSPs new opportunities

Protecting the enterprise is becoming more complex, due to widening attack vectors, including the IoT and the rapid morphing of attack.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Enterprise specialist Cisco renews focus on SMBs
Cisco

Enterprise specialist Cisco renews focus on SMBs

Cisco's new initiative provides SMBs and midmarket businesses with access to a suite of simple, secure and smart enterprise-class technologies.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017

Global Stories

Comstor stories

Westcon-Comstor names Olya Scekaturova to lead UKI sales
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor names Olya Scekaturova to lead UKI sales

The distributor has unified its UK and Ireland sales teams as it seeks a single route to market for partners and vendors across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
General Atlantic takes minority stake in Westcon-Comstor
Software-as-a-Service

General Atlantic takes minority stake in Westcon-Comstor

Access to new capital could help Westcon-Comstor expand its cybersecurity and cloud portfolio after seven straight years of growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Westcon-Comstor lifts sales & profit on software shift
Software-as-a-Service

Westcon-Comstor lifts sales & profit on software shift

Higher-margin software and services lifted Westcon-Comstor's FY26 sales and profit, with recurring revenue now making up 68% of gross sales.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Westcon-Comstor launches SASEvolution with Palo Alto
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor launches SASEvolution with Palo Alto

Partners across EMEA can now resell bundled SASE services as Westcon-Comstor seeks to cut deployment risk and speed up cloud security sales.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Channel partners shift to data-led growth strategies
Data Analytics

Channel partners shift to data-led growth strategies

Channel partners in five markets plan to prioritise data-led products and consulting in 2026, edging out managed services and subscriptions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Westcon-Comstor unifies European sales under new senior leader
Unified Communications

Westcon-Comstor unifies European sales under new senior leader

Westcon-Comstor appoints Stéphane Reboud as Senior VP to unify European sales, boosting partner collaboration and growth amid positive global results.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
2019 winners of NetApp's ANZ partner awards
Storage

2019 winners of NetApp's ANZ partner awards

The awards recognise seven partners that have demonstrated leadership in the channel and five individuals who have demonstrated excellence.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Comstor stories

Comstor partners prepare for Cisco 360 launch & new incentives
Partner Programmes

Comstor partners prepare for Cisco 360 launch & new incentives

Comstor reveals 78% of EMEA Cisco partners are prepared for the 2026 Cisco 360 launch, with many seeing growth and streamlined business as key benefits.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution for Cisco partners
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution for Cisco partners

Westcon-Comstor launches a managed SOC solution powered by Cisco XDR, enabling UK and EMEA partners to offer cybersecurity services without hefty infrastructure costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Comstor strengthens Europe team with key leadership hires
Network Infrastructure

Comstor strengthens Europe team with key leadership hires

Westcon-Comstor has strengthened its Comstor division by appointing Stéphane Reboud as Senior Vice President and Steven Heinsius as Vice President for EMEA.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Comstor secures EMEA distribution rights for Splunk
Security Information and Event Management

Comstor secures EMEA distribution rights for Splunk

Westcon-Comstor has secured EMEA distribution rights for Splunk, enhancing its partnership with Cisco to boost opportunities for channel partners across the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025