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Cogent inks direct channel deal with NEC unified communications
Unified Communications

Cogent inks direct channel deal with NEC unified communications

Cogent bolsters its unified comms offerings, partnering directly with NEC to provide cost-efficient, high-quality solutions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
It's a wrap: 11 Kiwi partners weigh in on Microsoft announcements
Microsoft

It's a wrap: 11 Kiwi partners weigh in on Microsoft announcements

From Azure stack to a renewed vertical focus, there was plenty to keep the Kiwi channel buzzing at Microsoft Inspire 2017. So what caught their eyes?.

By Heather Wright • 7 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Studio Proper eyes commercial retail and education as it ups local push
Health Technologies

Studio Proper eyes commercial retail and education as it ups local push

Studio Proper is eyeing aggressive growth in commercial sales within large retailers along with the education market locally.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Intergen and NV Interactive win global recognition for public safety app
DevOps

Intergen and NV Interactive win global recognition for public safety app

A cross-platform mobile application for NZ Fire and Emergency garnered Intergen and NV Interactive finalist status in Microsoft's global awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017

Global Stories

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Broadcom-Brocade deal delay; knock-on effect for Extreme Networks-Brocade deal
Cloud Access Security Broker

Broadcom-Brocade deal delay; knock-on effect for Extreme Networks-Brocade deal

Broadcom's US$5.9b acquisition of Brocade has stalled, with a knock on effect for Extreme's acquisition of Brocade's data centre networking business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
South Korea, Singapore and NZ tops for IoT readiness
Internet of Things

South Korea, Singapore and NZ tops for IoT readiness

South Korea, Singapore and New Zealand have topped IDC's list of Asia Pacific countries most ready and capable to harness internet of things.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
Exclusive Networks adds to trophy haul with Imperva award
Distributed Denial of Service

Exclusive Networks adds to trophy haul with Imperva award

Exclusive Networks Thailand has taken out a key award at Impera's Partner Awards, winning the Highest Growth Partner for ASEAN, Korea and India gong.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
ANZ markets forecast to log higher IT spending growth over coming year
IT services

ANZ markets forecast to log higher IT spending growth over coming year

IT spending across Australia and New Zealand is forecast to exceed the global average this year, with Australian spend up 3.7% yoy and NZ up 2.7%.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Veeam hits 60% growth in ANZ as enterprise availability business heats up
Virtualisation

Veeam hits 60% growth in ANZ as enterprise availability business heats up

Veeam's enterprise push is paying off locally, with the availability vendor clocking 60% year on year growth in total revenue bookings across ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Darren Adams departs Tech Data; Michael Costigan takes on interim role
Tech Data

Darren Adams departs Tech Data; Michael Costigan takes on interim role

Darren Adams has left the top Australia and New Zealand job at Tech Data, with Michael Costigan taking on the interim general manager position.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
NextGen snaps up digital marketing agency Bang
Nextgen Distribution

NextGen snaps up digital marketing agency Bang

Distributor NextGen has snapped up Bang Australia as it seeks to expand its digital marketing, demand gen and branding services.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Fuji Xerox Printers appoints Mo Kandeel to head ANZ sales
Fuji Xerox

Fuji Xerox Printers appoints Mo Kandeel to head ANZ sales

Fuji Xerox Printers has appointed Mo Kandeel as ANZ general manager of sales as it seeks an increased presence in the IT and system integrator arenas.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Kaseya adds quick route to new MSP offerings with Powered Services
IT Automation

Kaseya adds quick route to new MSP offerings with Powered Services

Kaseya says its Powered Services enable MSPs to launch new offerings and expand revenue streams fast, with IAM and network monitoring first to launch.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Everything-as-a-Service 'the next big cloud opportunity'
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Everything-as-a-Service 'the next big cloud opportunity'

Everything-as-a-service is the next big cloud opportunity according to 451 Research, which says there are significant opportunities for the channel.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
HP ousts Lenovo to reclaim top spot as PC market continues to decline
PC shipments

HP ousts Lenovo to reclaim top spot as PC market continues to decline

HP has reclaimed top spot in the worldwide PC market from Lenovo, which has suffered its biggest year on year shipment declines according to Gartner.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Australian partners feted in Fortinet 2016 Global Partner awards
Firewalls

Australian partners feted in Fortinet 2016 Global Partner awards

Five Aussie firms win big at Fortinet's Global Partner awards, showcasing dedication to cyber defence and innovation.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Dicker Data launches enterprise data unit to capitalise on DX, IoT opportunities
Storage

Dicker Data launches enterprise data unit to capitalise on DX, IoT opportunities

Dicker Data is eyeing the growing DX and IoT markets with the launch of a new enterprise data business unit, and the addition of HDS to its portfolio.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017