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Kiwi Stories

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Chorus and Crown Fibre rolling out UFB to 169 more areas around NZ
Unified Communications

Chorus and Crown Fibre rolling out UFB to 169 more areas around NZ

Chorus and Crown Fibre to enhance broadband in 169 NZ areas, connecting over 200k premises to high-speed internet.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
SMEs in 2017: Cutting costs, more mobility & big data
Concur

SMEs in 2017: Cutting costs, more mobility & big data

Concur predicts streamlining and cost-cutting will be key for SMEs in 2017 as they invest in efficient solutions to remain competitive.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017

Global Stories

Written by Sam

Seceon scores Indian reseller deal with Mahindra Special Services
Robotics

Seceon scores Indian reseller deal with Mahindra Special Services

Seceon joins forces with Mahindra Special Services Group to provide automated threat detection and remediation solutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2017
F5 to safeguard traditional data center environments from 'emerging threats'
Distributed Denial of Service

F5 to safeguard traditional data center environments from 'emerging threats'

F5 Networks has launched new solutions to protect data centers and customer applications from emerging threats.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2017
Consumers ready to blame organisations for data breaches, report finds
Customer Relationship Management

Consumers ready to blame organisations for data breaches, report finds

Report: Consumers hold firms responsible for data safety, with most expecting breaches yet firms lag in strong security measures.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2017
Wipro one of many to announce reseller partnership with Vaultize
Partner Programmes

Wipro one of many to announce reseller partnership with Vaultize

Wipro, CDW and other global IT, industry and finance leaders form partnerships with Vaultize Technologies to enhance file security.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
BridgeWave Communications & Streakwave sign distie deal for ANZ
Partner Programmes

BridgeWave Communications & Streakwave sign distie deal for ANZ

BridgeWave secures a key ANZ distie pact with Streakwave to boost wireless tech reach and advanced connectivity solutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Apple could be close to manufacturing deal in India
Manufacturing

Apple could be close to manufacturing deal in India

Apple poised to forge manufacturing ties in India, eyeing local iPhone assembly in a burgeoning smartphone market.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
HP expands global battery recall due to fire and burn hazards
HP

HP expands global battery recall due to fire and burn hazards

HP expands voluntary safety recall for notebook computer batteries sold between March 2013 and August 2015 due to fire and safety concerns.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Apple vs Qualcomm: Two more lawsuits in semiconductor war
Semiconductors

Apple vs Qualcomm: Two more lawsuits in semiconductor war

Apple files two lawsuits against Qualcomm in China, alleging violation of anti-monopoly law and patent license terms.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
F-Secure launches channel partner incentive program for India
Partner Programmes

F-Secure launches channel partner incentive program for India

F-Secure launches incentive programme for Indian channel partners, designed to boost sales of its security solutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Wipro India farewells long-standing exec with 'powerful voice'
Human Capital Management

Wipro India farewells long-standing exec with 'powerful voice'

TK Kurien, the executive vice chairman of Wipro Limited, will retire at the end of this month, the IT company has announced. #Wipro #retirement.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Unitec and Kiwi company create specialised SEO course
Marketing Technologies

Unitec and Kiwi company create specialised SEO course

Unitec and Pure SEO have launched New Zealand's first semester-long tertiary SEO course, providing vital skills for digital marketers starting next month.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Sam

Aussie tech firm ups its project management play
Cloud Services

Aussie tech firm ups its project management play

The company operates in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, servicing clients across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2017
Steamroot inks reseller deal with GlobalDots to further global expansion
Partner Programmes

Steamroot inks reseller deal with GlobalDots to further global expansion

Streamroot partners with GlobalDots to offer customers access to its peer-to-peer video optimization technology.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Verint takes home leader spot in Gartner's latest Magic Quadrant
Verint

Verint takes home leader spot in Gartner's latest Magic Quadrant

Verint Systems soars as Gartner's Magic Quadrant leader in Workforce Engagement Management, championing employee-driven success.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
EXFO unveils lightning speed link characterization for the data center
Hyperscale

EXFO unveils lightning speed link characterization for the data center

EXFO launches Fast Short Link, a feature that characterises optical short links five times faster, enhancing efficiency in data centre operations worldwide.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017