Stories by Heather - Page 110
Resellers must evolve into MSPs or risk dying in wake of IoT
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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iot
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partner programmes
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avg technologies
The internet of things is increasing the need for resellers to transform themselves into managed service providers says AVG's Michael McKinnon.
Channel director back on board at Dell
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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distributors
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dell technologies
Dell has filled the ANZ channel director position, vacant for several months, with Geoff Wright appointed to the role.
Distribution Central wins Palo Alto elite support centre status
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Distribution Central elevates its status to become the first ANZ Palo Alto elite support centre, rewarding its hefty investment in tech expertise.
Fuji Xerox pushes services stream with new printers
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Fuji Xerox Printers launches new range of printers which it says will enable resellers to tap into a higher level of revenue and ongoing profit stream.
Wanaka: Not part of UFB project, but still fibred up
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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uc
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government
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fibre
Wanaka isn't included in the Government's ultrafast broadband project, but the town's CBD is nonetheless now fibred.
Increased rebates and incentives as Lenovo seeks accelerated growth
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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partner programmes
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lenovo
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rebate
Lenovo boosts channel incentives in a strategic push for growth, offering lucrative rebates and support for partner recruitment.
Rural connectivity under microscope at Wellington symposium
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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uc
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tuanz
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rural broadband initiative
Service providers and rural users will have their chance to help shape the future of rural connectivity at a Rural Connectivity Symposium in Wellingto.
Second distie coming for Pure Storage
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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pure storage
Pure Storage set to unveil a second distributor, expanding access to Australian and NZ markets with a fresh channel-focused strategy.
Dicker Data unveils new look
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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express data
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data unveils new logo to mark its evolution post-Express Data acquisition, symbolising growth into cloud and software distribution markets.
IoT and smart cities opening doors for resellers
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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smart cities
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iot
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allied telesys
Smart city tech unlocks vast new markets for resellers, says Allied Telesis' Scott Penno, spotlighting a shift toward integrated urban solutions.
'Bullying' and 'threatening': Global Mode debacle fires up again
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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uc
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global mode
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bypass networks
CallPlus and BNSL are standing firm on Global Mode, with BNSL firing a stinging letter to the 'big media gang', alleging bullying behaviour.
Technology downs retailer Camera & Camera
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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camera & camera
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photography
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creative technologies
The ubiquitous nature of smartphones has taken a toll on camera retailer Camera & Camera, which has been placed into liquidation.
Noel Leeming to sell broadband, gears up for IoT
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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uc
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iot
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noel leeming
Noel Leeming will be reselling broadband services soon – and that's not the only new addition for the retail chain...
Security: A concern, and an opportunity
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Increasingly fast and precise cyberattacks are cause for concern for customers - but they're also an opportunity for the reseller channel.
'Tactical shift' in cyberattacks and high ransomware for NZ
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New Zealand is a nation of oversharers - and a popular target for ransomware according to a new report from Symantec.
Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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digital entertainment
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ios
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apple
Apple's new beta for iOS 8.4 includes an early preview of a revamped Music app, prompting increased speculation of a streaming service in the offing.
Going down: NZ PC shipments slump in Q1
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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lenovo
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hp
PC shipments in New Zealand slumped in Q1, with exchange rates one of the key factors – and the months ahead aren't looking much better.
Aussie IT spend bucks global downward trend
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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it budget
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analyst report
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currencies
Australian IT investment defies global slide, with a forecasted 4.2% rise reaching AU$78.7bn amid a worldwide decline.
Kiwi IT spend to buck global downturn
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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it budget
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analyst report
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currencies
New Zealand spend on IT products is expected to increase this year, bucking a worldwide trend which sees IT spending shrinking.
Déjà vu: What's old is new again in cyberattacks
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Old techniques are combining with new to create highly evasive security attacks according to a new report from security company Websense.