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Data#3 gains elite Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status
Microsoft

Data#3 gains elite Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status

Data#3 has won exclusive Tier 1 Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider status, joining a small group of elite partners in the program.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
From 'foot in the door' project to business driven ICT overhaul
Network Infrastructure

From 'foot in the door' project to business driven ICT overhaul

A foot in the door project led to a much larger partnership between real estate firm Savills and VMtech, creating business driven ICT infrastructure.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
Dicker Data wins best distributor for APC by Schneider Electric
DataCentre infrastructure

Dicker Data wins best distributor for APC by Schneider Electric

Dicker Data has taken out APC by Schneider Electric's top regional distributor award, being named Best Distributor in Pacific.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015

Global Stories

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ACCC greenlights Vocus' acquisition of M2
Apple

ACCC greenlights Vocus' acquisition of M2

The ACCC will not oppose Vocus' proposed acquisition of M2 Group, saying there is limited business overlap and the deal will consolidate a 4th player.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Synnex inks BenQ distribution deal
Synnex

Synnex inks BenQ distribution deal

Synnex resellers are gaining access to the BenQ range of digital lifestyle products, after the two companies inked an ANZ distribution deal.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Centrify becomes a Dropbox premier partner
Cloud Access Security Broker

Centrify becomes a Dropbox premier partner

Centrify will integrate with Dropbox on two new security initiatives after signing on as a premier partner in Dropbox's new partner network.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Spark Digital wins APAC Partner of the Year for Trend Micro
Trend Micro

Spark Digital wins APAC Partner of the Year for Trend Micro

Spark Digital has scooped the top Asia Pacific honour at Trend Micro's 2015 Global Partner Summit, bringing home the Asia Pacific Partner of the Year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Bumper Q3 profit as Dicker Data steams towards $1 billion mark
Dicker Data

Bumper Q3 profit as Dicker Data steams towards $1 billion mark

New vendors and its cloud marketplace are helping Dicker Data to its stated goal of $1 billion revenue for calendar 2015 - with a healthy profit too.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Acumen BI claims first Qlik elite solution provider status in NZ
Data Analytics

Acumen BI claims first Qlik elite solution provider status in NZ

Acumen BI has won elite solution provider status for visual analytics vendor Qlik - the first New Zealand provider to garner the elevated status.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
SnapperNet gears up for M2M and IoT expansion with new hire
Internet of Things

SnapperNet gears up for M2M and IoT expansion with new hire

SnapperNet has appointed a dedicated Cradlepoint BDM as the distie gears up to take advantage of of the 'massive' potential in the M2M and IoT space.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
Cambium Networks wins big at WispaPalooza
Supply Chain

Cambium Networks wins big at WispaPalooza

Cambium Networks storms WispaPalooza, secures five accolades for its standout wireless solutions, marking a significant industry triumph.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
Blue Coat sounds alarm on escalating mobile malware
Malware

Blue Coat sounds alarm on escalating mobile malware

Blue Coat Systems has sounded the alarm for individual and organisations to strengthen mobile device defences after seeing an escalation in attacks.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
Trend Micro offers up Deep Security through Azure marketplace
Public Cloud

Trend Micro offers up Deep Security through Azure marketplace

Trend Micro is offering its Deep Security product through Microsoft's Azure marketplace after joining Microsoft's Enterprise Cloud Alliance.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Heather

Which Kiwi electronics retailers are winning with consumers?
Noel Leeming

Which Kiwi electronics retailers are winning with consumers?

A new Canstar Blue survey shows which Kiwi electronics retailers are tops in their customers' eyes - and also reveals Kiwis love of 'showrooming'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
MYOB survey lays bare Kiwi women's SMB goals
Fintech

MYOB survey lays bare Kiwi women's SMB goals

Controlling their own destiny and enjoying greater flexibility are key drivers for Kiwi women setting up businesses, according to a new MYOB report.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Kiwi startups gear up for NZ Day of Hardware Innovation
Callaghan Innovation

Kiwi startups gear up for NZ Day of Hardware Innovation

Months of late nights, intensive mentoring and product testing comes to a head in Lower Hutt soon, as startups pitch their offerings to investors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
New partnership boosts international study opportunities
Auckland University

New partnership boosts international study opportunities

Auckland University has signed up to a US study abroad movement, in an effort to have 25% of students graduate with overseas experience by 2020.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015