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Aussie resellers set to reap the benefits of Citrix specialisations
Virtualisation

Aussie resellers set to reap the benefits of Citrix specialisations

Australian resellers are setting the global standard for Citrix's new channel program specialisations - and are set to reap the benefits.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
Monash University targets 100Gb/s OpenStack cloud
EduTech

Monash University targets 100Gb/s OpenStack cloud

Monash University has is aiming for the world's first 100Gb/s end-to-end OpenStack cloud network after a new deal with Mellanox.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
M2 eyes more growth on back of FY15 results and proposed merger
Apple

M2 eyes more growth on back of FY15 results and proposed merger

M2 Group has recorded solid revenue and NPAT increases for FY2015, as the company gears up to merge with Vocus Communications.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
Macquarie's Ninefold public cloud closing
Public Cloud

Macquarie's Ninefold public cloud closing

Ninefold will close in January, citing the need for 'significant investment' in order to take the business to the next level.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015

Global Stories

Written by Heather

Cloud to drive IT services spend up in 2016
Cloud Services

Cloud to drive IT services spend up in 2016

Cloud is expected to drive IT services spend up in 2016, with hosting infrastructure services a key growth area for the channel.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
Brocade integrates Intel Security offerings in networking products
Brocade

Brocade integrates Intel Security offerings in networking products

Brocade is integrating Intel Security products into its own solutions to provide more secure New IP networking solutions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
Your invite: Sektor Auckland Security and Networking event tomorrow
Wireless Networks

Your invite: Sektor Auckland Security and Networking event tomorrow

Video surveillance isn't just about security, instead it's offering up a potentially lucrative market for resellers as a business enhancement tool.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
Exclusive interview: Kiwi Citrix resellers set to reap specialisation benefits
Virtualisation

Exclusive interview: Kiwi Citrix resellers set to reap specialisation benefits

Kiwi resellers are jumping on board with Citrix's new specialisations – with Citrix promising that the partners will reap the benefits.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
Spark ups music play with Auckland City Limits partnership
Unified Communications

Spark ups music play with Auckland City Limits partnership

Spark is upping its play in the music space, partnering with organisers and promoters for Auckland's newest music festival, Auckland City Limits.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
Schneider Electric scoops hat-trick of UPS and data centre awards
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric scoops hat-trick of UPS and data centre awards

Schneider Electric has taken out a hat-trick of awards at Frost & Sullivan's Asia Pacific Best Practice Awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
Symantec unveils single console advanced threat protection
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Symantec unveils single console advanced threat protection

Symantec is upping the ante in its attempt to win the advanced threat protection space, launching a new offering designed to detect and remediate APT.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
Kiwi startup Jucebox takes to world stage at Web Summit
Internet of Things

Kiwi startup Jucebox takes to world stage at Web Summit

Kiwi tech start-up Jucebox has scored a major coup, being selected for the Alpha Program at influential tech event, Web Summit, in Dublin this week.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
Here's why you need to be aware of the internet of things
Internet of Things

Here's why you need to be aware of the internet of things

The rise of the internet of things is bringing an exponential increase in security threats for business and consumers, making IoT awareness crucial.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
PwC offers up Melbourne Cup analytics
Data Analytics

PwC offers up Melbourne Cup analytics

Feel the need for some horsing around today? Want some techie tips for the Melbourne Cup, or perhaps to know your 'horsey name'? PwC has the answers.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
The keys to thriving in the age of the customer
Digital Transformation

The keys to thriving in the age of the customer

2016 will be the most consequential year for companies adapting to the age of the customer says Forrester. So how do you ensure your business thrives?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Heather

M2: NZ operations to deliver 18% of company's AU$1.8b revenue
Unified Communications

M2: NZ operations to deliver 18% of company's AU$1.8b revenue

Aussie's M2 Group is counting on its CallPlus acquisition to deliver big returns and, combined with Vocus, deliver 18% of its $1.8b revenue from NZ.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
Spark Digital taps mobile for temporary fibre WAN alternative
Spark

Spark Digital taps mobile for temporary fibre WAN alternative

Spark Digital is leveraging mobile to deliver a WAN service for Kiwi companies still waiting for fibre installation.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015