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Arreya offers up new widgets as it expands customer base
Digital Signage

Arreya offers up new widgets as it expands customer base

Arreya Digital Signage Suite has added two new widgets and a range of updates to its base package as the Google for Work partner broadens its reach.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016
It's here: Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge hit the shelves
Samsung

It's here: Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge hit the shelves

Samsung's much anticipated Galaxy S7 and S7 edge hit the shelves at Kiwi retailers today, with high demand expected.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016
Spark Digital inks first Kiwi commercial Galaxy S7 deal for Samsung
Samsung

Spark Digital inks first Kiwi commercial Galaxy S7 deal for Samsung

Spark Digital has made the first commercial sale of Samsung Electronic's new flagship Galaxy S7, with a deal for 1600 devices for Opus.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016
German holographic advertising vendor sets sights on APAC
Digital Signage

German holographic advertising vendor sets sights on APAC

German holographic advertising vendor Holoco has opened an Australian office as it rolls out its 3D holographic advertising displays throughout APAC.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Video game retailer sees sales increase from digital signage rollout
Gaming

Video game retailer sees sales increase from digital signage rollout

A new Pan-European digital signage network is already reaping rewards for video gaming retailer GameStop, which has seen sales increase.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Kiwi Apple device love affair continues as local revenue soars
Apple

Kiwi Apple device love affair continues as local revenue soars

The New Zealand arm of Apple Inc saw a 29% increase in revenue last year - with gross profit soaring a whopping 74.5%.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Photo Gallery: HP Partner First Forum
HP

Photo Gallery: HP Partner First Forum

HP's Partner First Forum drew a 15% surge in attendees, with partners eager to hear the company's future plans and value offers.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016

Global Stories

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HPE ups all-flash data center play with new storage offerings
Storage

HPE ups all-flash data center play with new storage offerings

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has extended its push for the all flash data center with storage portfolio enhancements.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016
Australian data center-hosted options for new Microsoft Dynamics AX
Public Cloud

Australian data center-hosted options for new Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft customers will be able to access the new Dynamics AX from in-region data centers, with Microsoft hosting the offering in Australia.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016
Ingram Micro: Business as usual – and sorry Synnex and Westcon
Synnex

Ingram Micro: Business as usual – and sorry Synnex and Westcon

A new letter from Ingram Micro provides assurances about its sale to Tianjin Tianhai - and address previous comments about Synnex and WestconGroup.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016
Resellers urged to upgrade customers before 22% Microsoft cloud fee increase
Public Cloud

Resellers urged to upgrade customers before 22% Microsoft cloud fee increase

Resellers are being urged to get their customers onto Microsoft cloud services this month - before a 22% price increase takes effect on April 01.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016
22% price hike looms for Microsoft NZ enterprise cloud
Public Cloud

22% price hike looms for Microsoft NZ enterprise cloud

Microsoft is upping the prices for its enterprise cloud services by 22% on April 01, but those buying or renewing this month can get price protection.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016
Encryption software a growing market for resellers to capitalise on
Encryption

Encryption software a growing market for resellers to capitalise on

Demand for encryption software is increasing, with the growing penetration of cloud computing and increasing workforce mobility driving APAC adoption.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016
Got an Android device? Here's some tips for keeping it secure
Malware

Got an Android device? Here's some tips for keeping it secure

As Android malware surges, ESET issues some tips on how Kiwis can protect themselves - and how to know if you might have been compromised already.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Connector Systems targets industry with Rajant mobile mesh signing
Connector Systems

Connector Systems targets industry with Rajant mobile mesh signing

Connector Systems has added mobile mesh technology vendor Rajant to its portfolio, opening the door for new industry engagements.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Hyperscale data centre growth driving server market; APAC leading way
Network Infrastructure

Hyperscale data centre growth driving server market; APAC leading way

Growth in hyperscale data centres has boosted server revenue and shipments with APAC leading the charge - but it's not the big names making the gains.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Heather

Virtual reality set to take flight in Australia
AR, VR & Metaverse

Virtual reality set to take flight in Australia

Telsyte says demand from consumers for VR and AR will outstrip supply this year, with the new market expected to help other markets in the years ahead.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016