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Five key mega-trends—cloud, virtualisation, mobility, threats, and info growth—present massive opportunities for resellers, says Symantec's David Dzienciol.

Resellers are moving away from 'break-fix' model and focusing on service contracts, according to SnapperNet director.

Kroll Ontrack and Soft Solutions introduce a reseller-specific version of Ontrack PowerControls for easier Microsoft Exchange migrations in New Zealand.

Watchguard energises resellers with grand rewards for sales achievements, offering lavish prizes and an elite conference in Surfers Paradise.

According to Pete Swan, director for Australian project management specialists PM-Partners group, statistics suggest only up to 30% of projects are successful.

Microsoft unveils a behind-the-scenes look at Windows 8 through a new blog, hinting at an 'App Store' and a reimagined Windows experience.

Resellers and systems integrators are looking for more staff according to one recruitment agency, which says that poses some challenges for employers.

Storage virtualisation is in vogue. Arron Patterson, CTO, EMC New Zealand looks at the strategic decisions involved and the benefit resellers can promote.

Explaining WAN optimisation to clients isn’t always easy. Ian Raper, regional director ANZ, Riverbed Technology, gives some pointers.

Organisations tackle data complexity and boost agility by pivoting to the cloud, navigating virtualisation and reimagining IT as a utility.

Microsoft's Mango OS has been released to manufacturers, meaning Windows Phone 7 handsets could hit the market in the coming months.

Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac makes Macs and PCs collaborators, with over 50% of Fortune Global 200 firms adopting it for seamless workflow.

Microsoft unveils Windows 8, a reimagined OS with fast apps, live tiles, and touch-optimisation, promising a transformative experience.

Kiwi businesses upgrading to new Microsoft products can snag up to $250 cashback in a new offer until June's end.

Despite a PC market slump, Microsoft's Q3 earnings soar, led by Office and Xbox, even as Windows 7 sales dip 4%.

Google acquires PushLife, aiming to enhance non-Apple phone music experiences by integrating iTunes libraries across various devices.

Microsoft NZ secures its spot as the official Rugby World Cup sponsor, promising a tech-forward experience with cutting-edge software and cloud services.

Microsoft to miss the 2011 tablet craze, plans Windows rival for Apple and Google in 2012, says Business Week.

Microsoft releases Windows 7 Service Pack 1 which it says will provide ongoing improvements to the operating system.

Software giant aims to reduce the number of ways in which malware can infect PCs by turning off the Autorun and Autoplay functions.