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Heather Wright

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Kiwi Stories

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Survey shows money talks for Kiwi IT contractors
Hays

Survey shows money talks for Kiwi IT contractors

The dollars on offer are the driving force for IT contractors when it comes to selecting their next project, according to a new report from Hays.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Hyperkin gaming hardware hits NZ in Play Distribution deal
Gaming

Hyperkin gaming hardware hits NZ in Play Distribution deal

Play Distribution new Hyperkin deal will see offerings including retro-style controllers and attachments to enable Game Boy games on Android, hit NZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017

Global Stories

Written by Heather

Tech Data takes on VMware education services
Virtualisation

Tech Data takes on VMware education services

Tech Data's Technology Solutions business has inked a deal which sees it becoming an authorised reseller of VMware education services locally.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Managed services and the art of differentiation
IT Automation

Managed services and the art of differentiation

Differentiation is the name of the game for MSPs as the market becomes mainstream and commoditisation rears its head. But how do you differentiate?.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
5 tips on moving from break-fix model to managed service provider
Partner Programmes

5 tips on moving from break-fix model to managed service provider

Managed services are a great channel play, but to maximise returns, you must re-think client engagement. Datto's Nop Srinara offers some tips.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Cloud security startup RedLock debuts channel program
Partner Programmes

Cloud security startup RedLock debuts channel program

Cloud infrastructure security company RedLock has launched its first partner program as the startup seeks to drive all its sales via the channel.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Exclusive: SnapperNet completes end-to-end VoIP lineup with new 3CX deal
Unified Communications

Exclusive: SnapperNet completes end-to-end VoIP lineup with new 3CX deal

SnapperNet has signed a deal with 3CX, providing the distributor and its resellers with a complete end-to-end VoIP offering for any size deployment.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Empired logs 105% EBITDA increase as NSW and Auckland sales soar
Intergen

Empired logs 105% EBITDA increase as NSW and Auckland sales soar

Empired has logged a 105% increase in EBITDA on a 5% increase in revenue as Auckland and New South Wales sales soar.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
CSG buys NZ's pcMedia; FY17 revenue 'below expectation' at AU$245m
Microsoft

CSG buys NZ's pcMedia; FY17 revenue 'below expectation' at AU$245m

CSG has snapped up Kiwi Microsoft partner pcMedia in a deal valued at up to $2 million in a year which has seen revenue 'below expectation'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Local Epicor partners honoured at global awards
Epicor

Local Epicor partners honoured at global awards

Australia's Biscit has taken double honours at Epicor's global 2017 Partner Excellence awards, with Hong Kong's DataWorld taking Partner of the Year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Intel completes $15.3b Mobileye buy, slides into gear for autonomous driving future
Intel

Intel completes $15.3b Mobileye buy, slides into gear for autonomous driving future

Intel has completed its $15.3 billion acquisition of Mobileye as gears up take on the autonomous driving market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Cisco's AppDynamics launches standalone partner program
Unified Communications

Cisco's AppDynamics launches standalone partner program

Cisco's AppDynamics business has launched a standalone partner program, as it seeks to build skills to better capitalise on DX and drive revenue.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
CompTIA's 7 steps to building an optimum BC/DR offering
Disaster Recovery

CompTIA's 7 steps to building an optimum BC/DR offering

Data, data, everywhere… but how to protect it? CompTIA offers up seven tips for an optimum business continuity and disaster recovery offering.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Tech Data serves up Red Hat Mobile Application Platform
Open source

Tech Data serves up Red Hat Mobile Application Platform

Tech Data's Technology Solutions has been appointed as a distributor for Red Hat Mobile Application Platform across Australia and parts of Asia.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Exclusive interview: emt Distribution tells where to find the gold in security
Ransomware

Exclusive interview: emt Distribution tells where to find the gold in security

Some security technologies are providing 'enormous' opportunities for resellers across Australia and New Zealand. emt tells where to find the gold.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Avaya gears up to exit bankruptcy as local business sees strong growth
Avaya

Avaya gears up to exit bankruptcy as local business sees strong growth

Avaya moves a step closer to exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy, gains new CEO, while local business continues to progress 'strongly'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Heather

Royal Flying Doctors Service cloud journey bolstered by Riverbed and Zero1
Health Technologies

Royal Flying Doctors Service cloud journey bolstered by Riverbed and Zero1

RFDS's Queensland section to enhance care with Riverbed and Zero1's network and cloud solutions, reducing downtime and costs.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017