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Datacom, DiData among players joining Data#3 in Microsoft 1-Tier CSP
Microsoft

Datacom, DiData among players joining Data#3 in Microsoft 1-Tier CSP

Microsoft has expanded its 1-Tier Cloud Solution Provider Program, with a raft of new companies joining Data#3 in the elite status.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015

Global Stories

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Dicker Data gets Nimble with storage
Storage

Dicker Data gets Nimble with storage

Dicker Data has been appointed a second distributor for Nimble Storage in ANZ, in a deal which provides a strong attach opportunity for resellers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
Business opportunities abound with Emerson Network Power and Distribution Central
Distribution Central

Business opportunities abound with Emerson Network Power and Distribution Central

Emerson Power aims to enhance partner growth in Aus and NZ with new business solutions and an advanced channel program.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Sun, 22nd Nov 2015
Aruba unveils inaugural ANZ channel winners
Partner Programmes

Aruba unveils inaugural ANZ channel winners

Distribution Central, Dimension Data, UXC Connect and Datacom were among the winners at the inaugural Aruba ANZ Channel Partner Awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2015
Aruba rides ANZ mobility wave
HP

Aruba rides ANZ mobility wave

Aruba says it - and its partners - are riding a mobility wave driven by the #GenMobile generation and increasing demand for a mobile first approach.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2015
EMC ups storage and data protection features for hybrid cloud
Microsoft

EMC ups storage and data protection features for hybrid cloud

EMC introduces integrated and extended cloud capabilities across its entire storage and data protection portfolio.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2015
BayCom locks in Unify deal for prison ICT
Health Technologies

BayCom locks in Unify deal for prison ICT

BayCom has been appointed the exclusive New Zealand reseller for Britain's Unify Business Solutions, which specialises in ICT for prisons.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2015
Fortinet 'secret' aces NSS Labs endpoint security test
Firewalls

Fortinet 'secret' aces NSS Labs endpoint security test

One of Fortinet's best kept secrets has aced the latest NSS Labs enterprise endpoint protection test, with a 99.8% block rate, to win recommendation.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
Data#3 wins APAC glory with cloud software solution
Data#3

Data#3 wins APAC glory with cloud software solution

Data#3 has scooped up a prestigious APAC channel award, winning the Canderfero cloud software category at the recent APAC Canalys Channels Forum.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
Ingram Micro claims top Veritas APJ distie award
Veritas

Ingram Micro claims top Veritas APJ distie award

Ingram Micro and Intalock Technologies have taken out key awards at the inaugural Veritas 2015 Asia Pacific and Japan Partner Awards.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
New Zealand information security awards finalists named
Cybersecurity

New Zealand information security awards finalists named

The 2015 iSanz Awards finalists have been named with nominees including Aura Information, Vodafone and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
Huawei smartphone growth continues; Microsoft declines
Microsoft

Huawei smartphone growth continues; Microsoft declines

Huawei has continued its smartphone charge, recording the highest sales growth in Q3, while Microsoft phone share dropped and Windows did too.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
iGel takes on enterprise workspace management market
Desktop-as-a-Service

iGel takes on enterprise workspace management market

iGel Technology has launched itself into the workspace management market with the move welcomed by local distributors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
MyRepublic targets SMEs with 1Gbps 'mass market priced' UFB
Unified Communications

MyRepublic targets SMEs with 1Gbps 'mass market priced' UFB

MyRepublic says it's taking enterprise-grade 1Gbps symmetrical UFB to the mass market, targeting Kiwi SMB's with a new offer.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Distribution Central offers up mobile enterprise security
Endpoint Protection

Distribution Central offers up mobile enterprise security

Distribution Central signed a deal to distribute MobileIron's mobile security and enterprise mobility management platform across ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Aerohive aims to unlock Wi-Fi business potential with new offerings
Wireless Networks

Aerohive aims to unlock Wi-Fi business potential with new offerings

Aerohive Networks says it's unlocking the potential of Wi-Fi for businesses with a suite of new 'connected experience' technologies.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Kordia ups cyber-security game with $10.2m Aura acquisition
Partner Programmes

Kordia ups cyber-security game with $10.2m Aura acquisition

Kordia is expanding its cyber-security portfolio, snapping up up Wellington-based Aura Information Security in a $10.2 million deal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015

Stories from Other Regions

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