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Updated: Synnex eyes booming gaming market with Razer deal
Synnex

Updated: Synnex eyes booming gaming market with Razer deal

Synnex Australia has added Razer to its vendor portfolio as it seeks to grab a larger share of the booming gaming market for itself and its resellers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016

Global Stories

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CompTIA urges reseller action over ransomware
Malware

CompTIA urges reseller action over ransomware

CompTIA is urging resellers be proactive about helping customers protect themselves from ransomware, with some less conventional, high value measures.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2016
Wavelink dials up alarm and messaging distie deal
Health Technologies

Wavelink dials up alarm and messaging distie deal

Wavelink will be connecting local resellers with a new alarm and messaging opportunity after signing a deal with Sweden's Cobs AB.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2016
Two Auckland mobile traders fined $171,500 for contract failing
Commerce Commission

Two Auckland mobile traders fined $171,500 for contract failing

Two mobile traders have been fined $171,500 for failing to provide borrowers with legally required information.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2016
Ingram Micro bolsters local management; Price takes on key vendor role
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro bolsters local management; Price takes on key vendor role

Ingram Micro has strengthened its senior management lineup with the promotion of Chris Price and a new appointment to boot.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
Ten new developments in iOS 10
Apple

Ten new developments in iOS 10

Apple's latest iOS 10 promises the biggest iOS release ever, boasting enhanced Siri features, redesigned apps, and expanded developer access.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2016
Rhipe offers new revenue potential with network management deal
Rhipe

Rhipe offers new revenue potential with network management deal

Rhipe says a new deal with cloud network management software provider Sinefa will help partners generate extra revenue - and solve a problem spot.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
Veeam targets endpoint backup for MSPs with LabTech offering
Virtualisation

Veeam targets endpoint backup for MSPs with LabTech offering

Veeam has extended its partnership with ConnectWise in a deal which will see Veeam Endpoint Backup for LabTech available to Kiwi and Australian MSPs.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
SAP nets improved $9.6 million profit from NZ operations
SAP

SAP nets improved $9.6 million profit from NZ operations

SAP's NZ wing sees profits soar to $9.6m amid a cloud and software demand surge, despite a dip in gross profit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
Aggressive vendor expansion, new offerings for Distribution Central
Distribution Central

Aggressive vendor expansion, new offerings for Distribution Central

One hundred days on from its acquisition by Arrow, Distribution Central is eyeing vendor expansion and new offerings for both DC and Arrow resellers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2016
ESET a lightweight among internet security products
Malware

ESET a lightweight among internet security products

ESET has topped a new security product system performance test by AV-Comparatives, with one of its offerings among the lightest tested.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2016
Fortinet enters SIEM market with US$28m acquisition
Firewalls

Fortinet enters SIEM market with US$28m acquisition

Fortinet strengthens its security prowess with a strategic US$28m AccelOps buy, delving into the booming SIEM market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016
Distribution Central gears up to launch NZ cloud platform
Distribution Central

Distribution Central gears up to launch NZ cloud platform

Distribution Central's Nick Verykios tells us about his CloudSelect plans for New Zealand, and about life after the Arrow acquisition.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016
WatchGuard pushes certification as SME market heats up
Firewalls

WatchGuard pushes certification as SME market heats up

WatchGuard is pushing its reseller certification program as the SME security market heats up and provides 'a great opportunity' for resellers.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Exclusive: Avnet ups Kiwi focus with new staff, new services, new vendors
Health Technologies

Exclusive: Avnet ups Kiwi focus with new staff, new services, new vendors

Avnet is ramping up its NZ investment with new staff, services offerings - including a cloud marketplace - and vendors as it seeks big growth locally.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
IBM NZ revenues tumble, profit halved
Lenovo

IBM NZ revenues tumble, profit halved

IBM New Zealand has seen its profits halved as sales for the company continue to decline, dragging revenue down more than $33 million for FY15.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2016
Exeed takes over Sophos distribution
Firewalls

Exeed takes over Sophos distribution

Exeed has been appointed to manage Sophos' Kiwi distribution in a move the vendor says will bring significant incremental revenue for resellers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2016