Managing Director stories - Page 206
Sophos inks first ANZ distie deal
Fri, 27th Apr 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Sophos appoints Connector Systems as its first NZ distributor, marking a strategic shift to a two-tiered channel structure in ANZ.
Chris Barton takes over Techplus for Connector Systems
Thu, 26th Apr 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Chris Barton steps up as GM of Techplus following Connector Systems' expansion into Australia, bringing extensive IT distribution experience.
Distribution Central boss headed for NZ
Thu, 26th Apr 2012
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distribution central
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distributors
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partners
Distribution Central's MD, Nick Verykios, is set to engage NZ partners in Auckland on May 10 to discuss strategy and new partnerships.
Money is not important
Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
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data analytics
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planning
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bi
Money is not important in itself, but it touches everything in your life that is. Find out why in this insightful article.
Simon Moutter appointed CEO of Telecom
Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
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chorus
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regulation
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services
Telecom has appointed Simon Moutter as CEO and managing director, effective September 1. He will receive a base salary of NZD $1.35 million.
Check Point launches cloud network to fight cybercrime
Thu, 19th Apr 2012
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threat
Check Point unveils ThreatCloud, a new cybercrime-fighting network, alongside their latest security software to bolster global defences.
Exeed lands Belkin brand
Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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exeed
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renaissance
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notebook
Exeed boosts its portfolio by securing a deal to distribute Belkin's innovative tech, from routers to eco-friendly devices, across New Zealand.
Hire me, learn from me, buy from me or get out of my way
Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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partner programmes
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smb
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sales
Inspired by the passion of American entrepreneurs at Infusioncon 2012, Sean McDonald urges New Zealanders to embrace boldness and celebrate success.
Distribution Central lands backup deal with Syncsort
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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partner programmes
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netapp
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distribution central
Distribution Central has become the first distributor of the NetApp Syncsort Integrated Backup (NSB) solution in ANZ.
RIM appoints new ANZ managing director
Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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blackberry
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technology gifts
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smartphones
Research In Motion has named Ray Gillenwater as its new managing director for Australia and New Zealand, succeeding Adele Beachley.
Games would be better if consoles were the same: developer
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Ubisoft MD says uniform consoles could revolutionize game development, making them more fun and feature-rich for players.
Connector Systems expands in Australia
Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
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virtualisation
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dr
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network infrastructure
NZ's Connector Systems acquires Melbourne's Techplus Distribution, signalling expansion and enhanced offerings in the IT sector.
Get over yourself and start selling
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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sales systems
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startups
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devs
In New Zealand, small businesses and ex-corporates must overcome sales fear for success, says expert Sean McDonald.
Farewell Datastor, hello Westcon
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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partner programmes
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resellers
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market growth
<strong>The Datastor brand bowed out of the market last month, with the New Zealand institution taking its parent's name.
Cyberoam & SnapperNet bid for SonicWall resellers
Fri, 30th Mar 2012
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network infrastructure
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sonicwall
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snappernet
Cyberoam and SnapperNet court SonicWall resellers amid Dell acquisition, offering free training and UTM feature licenses.
Now is the time to take your sales force mobile
Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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apple
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it industry
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pc market
Equipping your sales force with mobile devices is no longer a luxury; it's essential for maintaining competitiveness and improving efficiency. Here's why.
What are you going to do when your customer's systems fail?
Mon, 19th Mar 2012
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dr
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microsoft
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cloud services
CIOs must plan for the inevitable: system failures in both cloud and in-house IT. How can they ensure continuity and security?.
Zintel Group sells Australian subsidiary for $15m - Updated
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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uc
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j2 global
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zintel communications
Zintel Group has sold its Australian subsidiary to j2 Global for USD $15.3m, planning a generous capital repayment and special dividend for shareholders.
Beware St Patrick's Day scams!
Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
St Patrick's Day warning: Pledges of Irish luck in emails may harbour malware, says Chillisoft CEO. Safeguard your data by avoiding unknown links.
Extreme Networks expands ANZ director's role
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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distribution central
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oracle
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extreme networks
Regional boss takes over all of Southern APAC. Owens will now be handling South-East Asia and India on top of his responsibilities in ANZ.