Stories by Heather - Page 143
Vendors urge NZ businesses to rebalance & security portfolio
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
NZ businesses urged to rethink security strategies, embracing a multi-vendor approach to fend off evolving cyber threats.
Exclusive: Microsoft comes down hard on local channel pirate
Thu, 7th Nov 2013
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microsoft
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trade me
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windows
Online auction trader OnlineSale Computers has been stung with $15,000 in penalties after admitting to hardloading unlicensed Microsoft software on PCs.
Microsoft warns Kiwis... don't ignore software piracy law
Wed, 6th Nov 2013
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microsoft
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apple
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gaming
Microsoft cautions NZ against pirate software, citing malware risks and a hefty $15k settlement with a violator. Safety guide for buyers included.
Synnex announces $10k Dubai winner...
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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synnex
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ascent technology
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lenovo
Which company won the single largest prize ever offered by Synnex New Zealand, winning the Luxury Escape to Dubai, valued at $10,000...?.
Tech firms lead the race in battle for best Workplace
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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pos
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inventory management systems
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brother
Tech firms shine in Best Workplaces 2013 awards, nabbing 11 of 43 spots, led by repeat finalists including Provoke and Microsoft NZ.
Ingram Micro secures NZ Surface distribution as Microsoft reveals three resellers
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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microsoft
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cyclone computers
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synnex
Ingram Micro has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Microsoft's Surface for the commercial market, with three commercial resellers also announced.
Synnex expands amid birthday celebrations
Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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gaming
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microsoft
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technology gifts
Celebrating its 8th birthday, Synnex NZ expands its team to Wellington and Christchurch, signalling significant growth and innovation.
UPDATED: Kiwi companies take honours at Lenovo awards
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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synnex
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datacom
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lenovo
Kiwi firms shine at Lenovo awards, with Synnex NZ leading as Most Innovative Partner in the ANZ region, showcasing strong NZ representation.
The Channel investigates Forrester Distributor report: Part 3
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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cloud services
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mobility
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iaas
The Channel's Part 3 of the Forrester Distributor report unveils critical concerns among Asia Pacific tech distributors over plummeting profits.
The Channel investigates Forrester Distributor report: Part 2
Wed, 21st Aug 2013
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ict
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resellers
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forrester research
Forrester reports 63% of Asia Pacific distributors optimistic for 2013 growth; eyes on brighter sales and new business despite 2012's lows.
The Channel investigates Forrester Distributor report: Part 1
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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resellers
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forrester research
Asia Pacific distributors face tough times, with 42% reporting disappointing business outcomes in 2012, though optimism blooms for 2013.
D-Link shifts focus to NZ channel
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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nz
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partners
D-Link revamps NZ strategy, hires Auckland channel manager with Christchurch role soon; under Graeme Reardon's lead to boost channel focus.
Microsoft's Warwick Grey: Nursing the skills
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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it training
He may have abandoned a career as a psychiatric nurse, but Microsoft's partner account manager says that early job has stood him in good stead.
Revolutionary approach to projectors from Epson
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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apple
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printing
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monitors
Epson's MeetingMate projectors revolutionise meetings with interactive surfaces, making brainstorming spontaneous and PC-free.
EMC set to simplify following new product launch
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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storage
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emc
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delivery service
EMC aims to fix 'broken' backup with new solutions, as 57% of firms faced data loss last year. The launch promises a blueprint for efficiency.
Surface Pro coming to Kiwi channel
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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surface
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retailers
Microsoft expands Surface Pro sales in New Zealand, involving select resellers to cater directly to customers by September's end.
Ingram Micro unveils new channel app
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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smartphones
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apple
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technology gifts
Ingram Micro NZ launches first-ever channel app, revolutionising reseller efficiency with on-the-go pricing, ordering, and tracking.
Everyone can get an iPad... at Warehouse Stationery
Tue, 2nd Jul 2013
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ipad
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ipados
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retailers
Warehouse Stationery becomes an Apple authorised iPad reseller, boosting tech offerings post Noel Leeming acquisition.
Barracuda Networks: From Viagra to storage
Tue, 25th Jun 2013
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firewall
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breach prevention
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emc
Barracuda Networks, once fighting Viagra spam as an ISP, now thrives in storage, shifting focus under CEO BJ Jenkins' leadership.
Sharing the workload
Mon, 24th Jun 2013
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interactive intelligence
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amtel
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workshare
The changing work environment has thrown the doors open for dramatic growth for secure file sharing and collaboration platforms such as that from Workshare.
Cross-pollinate for success
Mon, 17th Jun 2013
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cloud services
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accounting systems
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crm
Teaming up with other industries and carving out a niche reselling cloud applications offers IT resellers the chance to further grow their business according to GeoOp’s Leanne Graham.
FireEye: Eyeing up NZ potential
Mon, 17th Jun 2013
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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banking
FireEye has recruited two well-known industry faces as the company pushes its offerings to target increasing cyber threats.
Making sense of security
Fri, 14th Jun 2013
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edutech
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email security
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ministry of education
A Kiwi connection is helping keep New Zealand in focus at the Asia Pacific headquarters of unified security company Websense.
Enterprise mobility future
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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payroll systems
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mobility
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contact centre
A $20 mobile paradigm was one of the visions touted at IDC’s recent Enterprise Mobility Conference, as Heather Wright discovered.