Stories by Heather
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Photo gallery: HP New Zealand turns it on for 2017 Partner Awards
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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personal computing devices
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hp
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printing
A hackers lounge, Mr Robot and a Kabuki drop set the stage for last week’s HP Partner Awards 2017. So what did the 300 guests get up to?.
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DX and 3rd Platform initiatives drive IT and business services growth
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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partner programmes
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it services
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outsourcing
The IT services and business services market is being aided by demand for technology outsourcing and project oriented services as companies seek DX.
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HP New Zealand Partner Awards: And the winners are…
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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personal computing devices
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hp
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printing
Cyclone, Lexel, Ingram Micro, Noel Leeming and Samoa Stationery were among the winners at the HP New Zealand Partner Awards.
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Enosys Solutions adds MediaPro to security line-up
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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it training
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cybersecurity
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intechnology distribution
Australian cybersecurity solutions provider Enosys Solutions has added security awareness training provider MediaPro to its services portfolio.
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CompTIA: Partner up for channel success
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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partner programmes
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comptia
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channel ecosystem
Partnering strategically is key for channel success, says NextDC's Steve Martin at CompTIA ANZ webinar, urging businesses to invest or risk being left behind.
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Exclusive: Aruba boss outlines reseller opportunities, new investment and new markets
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
An expansion into security, broadening the SMB offerings and moving deeper into the core switch infrastructure - Aruba's got big plans for 2018.
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Malwarebytes ups MSP focus with ANZ managed service provider program
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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malware
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Malwarebytes is ramping up its MSP push, with the launch of a local program to help drive partner value and revenue opportunities.
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ANZ exclusive: Veeam ups Unix workload availability with AIX, Solaris support
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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virtualisation
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ibm
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veeam
Veeam has added IBM AIX and Oracle Solaris support to its availability solution portfolio in a move which extends its platform to Unix workloads.
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We remember: Three faces that shaped the Kiwi channel
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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resellers
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distributors
As the year winds down, we take a look back at some of the people who shaped the IT channel but are no longer with us.
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Exclusive: Six key Kiwi takeaways from Aruba Atmosphere
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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network security
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Aruba’s annual APAC Atmosphere served up plenty of info on the vendor’s vision for smart spaces. But what was in it for the Kiwi reseller?.
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A rainy day for all-in public cloud partners
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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public cloud
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converged infrastructure
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nutanix
Some businesses are pulling back from cloud. Nutanix’ Jacob Pereira looks at why, and how channel partners can react to ensure they remain relevant.
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Datatec to 'streamline' Westcon International business
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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westcon-comstor
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financial results
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synnex
Westcon International's operations are to be streamlined as parent company Datatec focuses on improving the disties financial performance.
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Interview: CyberPower talks Kiwi growth, opportunities and reseller profit
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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power / energy
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datacentre infrastructure
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cyberpower
Ingram Micro NZ has signed a direct distribution deal with CyberPower as the vendor ramps up its presence here and eyes 20-25% local growth.
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Industry veteran takes on Ingram Micro NZ IBM role
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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ibm
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ingram micro
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distributors
Steve Shaw is heading to Ingram Micro NZ to take on the role of technical business development manager for the IBM team.
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Private cloud revenue to drive OpenStack come 2018
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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public cloud
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private cloud
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iaas
Private cloud is expected to provide the majority of Openstack’s revenues soon, with deployments in APAC and China growing fastest.
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Dimension Data and NTT Communications combine IaaS capabilities
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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iaas
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hybrid it
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dimension data
Dimension Data and NTT Communications are combining their cloud IaaS capabilities to create what the companies claim will be a ‘cloud powerhouse'.
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Exclusive: Amazon bringing massive CX opportunities for local channel
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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crm
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uc
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data analytics
Amazon is coming – and it’s bringing with it a ‘massive’ opportunity for the local IT reseller community, Frost & Sullivan says.
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Brendan Maree takes on 8x8 vice president role
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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uc
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contact centre
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interactive intelligence
Former Interactive Intelligence executive Brendan Maree has taken on the role of Asia Pacific vice president for unified communications provider 8x8.
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Enterprise mobility management market more competitive than ever
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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smartphones
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virtualisation
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daas
EMM platforms have evolved from being just tactical device management tools, with the market more competitive than ever. So who's leading the race?.
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Five rules for optimising VDI in the face of digital disruption
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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daas
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vdi
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cloud workspace
Disruption is a given with DX. Igel’s team offers some tips on how to minimise adverse effects and harness the opportunities with optimised VDI.