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Heather Wright

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Shoply merges with Anyware in 'strategic expansion'
Anyware

Shoply merges with Anyware in 'strategic expansion'

Shoply's merger with Anyware heralds strategic growth, boosting its distribution reach and competitive edge in eCommerce.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2016

Global Stories

Written by Heather

Softsource launches Microsoft Azure certified for hybrid cloud data centre
Public Cloud

Softsource launches Microsoft Azure certified for hybrid cloud data centre

Kiwi company Softsource has launched its next-gen IaaS offering, heralding Australasia's first Microsoft Azure certified for hybrid cloud data centre.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
DSE New Zealand loss of around $100 million expected
Dick Smith

DSE New Zealand loss of around $100 million expected

Dick Smith Electronics NZ operations have an estimated net loss of nearly $100 million in book value with Ingram Micro and Synnex among the creditors.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
The truth is out there…
Digital Signage

The truth is out there…

Digital signage is being used in the UK and Portugal to drum up publicity for science fiction drama The X-Files, as it returns from extended hiatus.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
NTT Coms overhauls Enterprise Cloud for hybrid world
DevOps

NTT Coms overhauls Enterprise Cloud for hybrid world

NTT Communications has revamped its Enterprise Cloud offering, adding OpenStack and Cloud Foundry to 'accelerate digital transformation'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Samsung begins shipping monster 15TB SSD for enterprise storage
Storage

Samsung begins shipping monster 15TB SSD for enterprise storage

Samsung has begun shipping the industry's largest solid state drive – a 15TB offering designed for enterprise storage systems.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Data#3 eyes international opportunities with Global IT Alliance
Data#3

Data#3 eyes international opportunities with Global IT Alliance

Data#3 has joined the Global IT Alliance (GITA), opening the doors to new international opportunities for the company.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Final Dick Smith stores fall as Move Airport stores close
Dick Smith

Final Dick Smith stores fall as Move Airport stores close

Dick Smith's final four stores have fallen, with receivers announcing the immediate closure of four Move Airport stores after asset sale failure.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Mobile opportunities abound for channel
Mobility

Mobile opportunities abound for channel

CompTIA says workforce mobility is a growing trend in 2016, offering up plenty of new opportunities for the channel.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Intergen celebrates six-time finalist status
Health Technologies

Intergen celebrates six-time finalist status

Intergen is celebrating its long-running success with the Microsoft NZ Partner Awards after being named a finalist for six awards this year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Christie inks deal for experiential displays for National Amusements
Digital Signage

Christie inks deal for experiential displays for National Amusements

Christie has signed an exclusive deal with National Amusements to deliver 'experiential' displays and digital posters to theatres across the US.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016
Equinix adding 3M square feet of colocation space
Hyperscale

Equinix adding 3M square feet of colocation space

Equinix is investing more than US$4.5 billion this year in acquisitions and organic growth, including building four data centers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016
Plans to sell Dick Smith customer info sparks concerns
Marketing Technologies

Plans to sell Dick Smith customer info sparks concerns

Dick Smith receivers have been spoken to by privacy commissions on both sides of the Tasman after concerns over plans to sell customer information.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016
Gartner: 2016 will be a very big year for IoT adoption
Internet of Things

Gartner: 2016 will be a very big year for IoT adoption

After plenty of hype, 2016 looks to be the year IoT moves mainstream for many industries, but demonstrating a ROI is still a challenge.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Heather

Duo bullish for 2016 as it opens Auckland office
Storage

Duo bullish for 2016 as it opens Auckland office

Security distributor Duo launches Auckland branch amid 'massive growth', adding to its portfolio and bolstering NZ presence.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
World's largest LED video wall creates stadium feel for Westgate
Digital Signage

World's largest LED video wall creates stadium feel for Westgate

Westgate Resorts is home to the world's largest LED video wall - an enormous curved 20-foot tall and 220-foot long array at Westgate Superbook.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016
Coding comes to digital signage with Slush and JCDecaux
Digital Signage

Coding comes to digital signage with Slush and JCDecaux

JCDecaux took coding to the tram shelter recently, helping relieve waiting passengers' boredom while teaching them to code.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016