Stories by Heather
Photo gallery: HP New Zealand turns it on for 2017 Partner Awards
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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personal computing devices
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hp
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printing
A hackers lounge, Mr Robot and a Kabuki drop set the stage for last week’s HP Partner Awards 2017. So what did the 300 guests get up to?.
DX and 3rd Platform initiatives drive IT and business services growth
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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partner programmes
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it services
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outsourcing
The IT services and business services market is being aided by demand for technology outsourcing and project oriented services as companies seek DX.
HP New Zealand Partner Awards: And the winners are…
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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personal computing devices
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hp
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printing
Cyclone, Lexel, Ingram Micro, Noel Leeming and Samoa Stationery were among the winners at the HP New Zealand Partner Awards.
Enosys Solutions adds MediaPro to security line-up
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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it training
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cybersecurity
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intechnology distribution
Australian cybersecurity solutions provider Enosys Solutions has added security awareness training provider MediaPro to its services portfolio.
CompTIA: Partner up for channel success
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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partner programmes
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comptia
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channel ecosystem
Partnering strategically is key for channel success, says NextDC's Steve Martin at CompTIA ANZ webinar, urging businesses to invest or risk being left behind.
Exclusive: Aruba boss outlines reseller opportunities, new investment and new markets
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
An expansion into security, broadening the SMB offerings and moving deeper into the core switch infrastructure - Aruba's got big plans for 2018.
Malwarebytes ups MSP focus with ANZ managed service provider program
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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malware
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Malwarebytes is ramping up its MSP push, with the launch of a local program to help drive partner value and revenue opportunities.
ANZ exclusive: Veeam ups Unix workload availability with AIX, Solaris support
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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virtualisation
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veeam
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ibm
Veeam has added IBM AIX and Oracle Solaris support to its availability solution portfolio in a move which extends its platform to Unix workloads.
We remember: Three faces that shaped the Kiwi channel
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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resellers
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distributors
As the year winds down, we take a look back at some of the people who shaped the IT channel but are no longer with us.
Exclusive: Six key Kiwi takeaways from Aruba Atmosphere
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Aruba’s annual APAC Atmosphere served up plenty of info on the vendor’s vision for smart spaces. But what was in it for the Kiwi reseller?.
A rainy day for all-in public cloud partners
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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public cloud
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converged infrastructure
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cloud services
Some businesses are pulling back from cloud. Nutanix’ Jacob Pereira looks at why, and how channel partners can react to ensure they remain relevant.
Datatec to 'streamline' Westcon International business
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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synnex
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westcon-comstor
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financial results
Westcon International's operations are to be streamlined as parent company Datatec focuses on improving the disties financial performance.
Interview: CyberPower talks Kiwi growth, opportunities and reseller profit
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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connector systems
Ingram Micro NZ has signed a direct distribution deal with CyberPower as the vendor ramps up its presence here and eyes 20-25% local growth.
Industry veteran takes on Ingram Micro NZ IBM role
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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ibm
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ingram micro
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distributors
Steve Shaw is heading to Ingram Micro NZ to take on the role of technical business development manager for the IBM team.
Private cloud revenue to drive OpenStack come 2018
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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private cloud
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public cloud
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iaas
Private cloud is expected to provide the majority of Openstack’s revenues soon, with deployments in APAC and China growing fastest.
Dimension Data and NTT Communications combine IaaS capabilities
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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iaas
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cloud services
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dimension data
Dimension Data and NTT Communications are combining their cloud IaaS capabilities to create what the companies claim will be a ‘cloud powerhouse'.
Exclusive: Amazon bringing massive CX opportunities for local channel
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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crm
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uc
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data analytics
Amazon is coming – and it’s bringing with it a ‘massive’ opportunity for the local IT reseller community, Frost & Sullivan says.
Brendan Maree takes on 8x8 vice president role
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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uc
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contact centre
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interactive intelligence
Former Interactive Intelligence executive Brendan Maree has taken on the role of Asia Pacific vice president for unified communications provider 8x8.
Enterprise mobility management market more competitive than ever
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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smartphones
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virtualisation
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daas
EMM platforms have evolved from being just tactical device management tools, with the market more competitive than ever. So who's leading the race?.
Five rules for optimising VDI in the face of digital disruption
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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daas
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vdi
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cloud workspace
Disruption is a given with DX. Igel’s team offers some tips on how to minimise adverse effects and harness the opportunities with optimised VDI.