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ME Bank harnesses VMtech security-as-a-service for digital disruption
Multi-cloud

ME Bank harnesses VMtech security-as-a-service for digital disruption

VMtech has won a deal to provide security-as-a-service for ME Bank as it seeks to be a digital disruptor in its sector.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
Two Telstra hires as Brennan IT looks to new channel to market
Partner Programmes

Two Telstra hires as Brennan IT looks to new channel to market

Brennan IT is eyeing up new paths to market with the appointment of former Telstra executive, Andrew Borthwick as head of partners and channels.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017

Global Stories

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TomTom Telematics revs up local reseller partner base
Fleet Management

TomTom Telematics revs up local reseller partner base

TomTom Telematics gears up for a major boost in its ANZ reseller network amid surging demand for fleet management technology.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Microsoft and EY India partner up to drive analytics and intelligence services
Microsoft

Microsoft and EY India partner up to drive analytics and intelligence services

Microsoft has teamed up with EY India to further tap into the burgeoning DX market and driving increased analytics and intelligence services in India.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
Harnessing the Hololens opportunity for businesses
Empired

Harnessing the Hololens opportunity for businesses

HoloLens immersive reality offering is making its way into local businesses with Empired working on proof of concepts for a number of organisations.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
Is 2017 the year we see businesses 'retreat from the cloud'?
Converged Infrastructure

Is 2017 the year we see businesses 'retreat from the cloud'?

Automation and simplicity, new challenges and a retreat from the cloud – Nutanix bosses give their view on key trends and changes in the months ahead.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
JB Hi-Fi posts record sales and earnings for H1 despite NZ sales decline
JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi posts record sales and earnings for H1 despite NZ sales decline

JB Hi-Fi has reported record sales and earnings results for the first half of 2015, clocking a 23.6% increase in revenue which hit $2.6 billion.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Software growing fast as 'mature' APAC banking and securities spend hits $67b
IT Budget

Software growing fast as 'mature' APAC banking and securities spend hits $67b

The industry analysts say while Japan is the largest market in the region, it is New Zealand that will have the highest growth rate in 2017.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Aquion signs on as first local Unisys Stealth value added reseller
Virtualisation

Aquion signs on as first local Unisys Stealth value added reseller

Aquion becomes ANZ's inaugural reseller of Unisys Stealth, offering top-notch cyber protection for enterprises and governments.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Harvey Norman NZ stores see near $100m revenue increase, 60% profit jump
Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman NZ stores see near $100m revenue increase, 60% profit jump

Harvey Norman's New Zealand stores logged a stellar FY2016, with a $98.5 million increase in revenue - and a 60% jump in net profit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Microsoft offers up seven key partner opportunities for 2017
Microsoft

Microsoft offers up seven key partner opportunities for 2017

DX, specialisation and the internet of partners are among the greatest partner opportunities this year according to Microsoft.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Exclusive Networks, BigTec ramp up under new local boss
Exclusive Networks

Exclusive Networks, BigTec ramp up under new local boss

Watch out disties – the new local boss for Exclusive Networks NZ and BigTec is fired up, talking tough and ready to take on the market.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Heather

IT industry heavy hitters heading to the ring for charity fight
IntegrationWorks

IT industry heavy hitters heading to the ring for charity fight

More than 180 IT staff from Auckland and Wellington are taking to the boxing ring as part of this year's IT Heavy Hitters boxing event.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
Ingram Micro NZ HP resellers sailing away to Bermuda in new promo
HP

Ingram Micro NZ HP resellers sailing away to Bermuda in new promo

Ingram Micro New Zealand resellers could be Bermuda bound if they surpass expectations in the distributor's new HP promotion.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Ingram Micro resellers hooked on surfing
Lenovo

Ingram Micro resellers hooked on surfing

Ingram Micro resellers opted for surfing the ocean rather than the internet recently, in the distie's Hooked on Lenovo promotion.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
Wild horses and Route 66 on offer as Dicker Data NZ launches Lenovo agency
Lenovo

Wild horses and Route 66 on offer as Dicker Data NZ launches Lenovo agency

Dicker Data NZ revs up the launch of its Lenovo agency with a Mustang-fueled Route 66 adventure for winning resellers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
New story, new opportunities as IBM refocuses on Kiwi channel
EduTech

New story, new opportunities as IBM refocuses on Kiwi channel

His new role at IBM has opened Mark Baker's eyes to new opportunities IBM presents for the channel. Now he's on a mission to share that.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017