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Nickverykios

Exclusive: Distribution Central to offer resellers third pathway to market

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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cloud services
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distributors
The new DC CloudSelect marketplace will have one 'big, big, big difference' from a simple marketplace of cloud offerings.
Unveils synnex

Synnex unveils its Apple plans

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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apple
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Synnex believes the new deal to distribute the entire Apple computing range will be 'incremental business' for the distributor.
Future

Speed of tech change proving scary for CEOs

Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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supply chain
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3d printing
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pwc
The speed of technological change is the biggest technology concern for Kiwi CEOs – outstripping even security concerns – according to PwC.
Tipping fall down

Ovum: Telco tech industry at tipping point

Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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uc
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ovum
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mobile world congress
We're at a tipping point in terms of the network and IT vendors that shape the telecommunications technology industry.
Journey

New journey ahead for security vendors and resellers

Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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socs
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Vendors and resellers alike are embarking on a new journey in security, according to newly appointed CISO for enterprise security vendor Blue Coat.
Phone cords

The 90s called: They want their channel programme back!

Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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partner programmes
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analyst report
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partners
Gartner's Tiffani Bova urges overhaul of stale channel programmes, trapped by outdated metrics, as cloud challenges loom.
Cloud growth

Shift to cloud driving growth for Cloud Plus

Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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erp
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cloud services
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partners
Demand for high availability cloud infrastructure has seen Cloud Plus ramp up its local team – and is providing resellers with increased potential for.
Westcondaryl 1

Exclusive: Westcon eyes blue skies with Australian cloud launch

Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Westcon charts a course for growth, launching its expansive cloud service offerings in Australia with top industry vendors.
Farm

Wireless Nation inks farming deal

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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uc
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wireless nation
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pgg wrightson
The deal sees Wireless Nation's rural internet solutions promoted through PGG Wrightson's retail stores and on-farm technical representatives.
Faster speeds

CityLink upgrades Auckland offerings; Wellington upgrade underway

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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fibre
CItyLink has upgraded its Auckland ethernet services, providing greater access to gigabit speeds, with a Wellington upgrade now underway.
Aruba

Behind the HP Aruba acquisition

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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wireless networks
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healthtech
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cloud services
HP's acquisition of Aruba Networks means HP, when it absorbs Aruba, will finally make the jump up the WLan vendor ladder to number two slot.
Shoply

Shoply 'adds depth' to tech offering with eStore acquisition

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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estore
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shoply
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retail
Shoply has acquired online retail website eStore.com.au in a deal designed to add depth to Shoply's current office technology offering.
Ingram micro sydney office

Global Chief highlights Ingram Micro Australia's turnaround

Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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financial results
The success of the Australian operations of Ingram Micro have received special mention from the distributor's global chief executive Alain Monié.
Anchor

Anchor teams up with AWS, debuts new offerings

Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Cloud hosting provider Anchor has launched a range of new cloud hosting products and services on Amazon Web Services.
Money

Aussie company claims Kiwi govt win - with Kiwi tech

Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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empired
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mpi
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managing director
Australian IT services company Empired has won a $12 million contract with the Kiwi government agency, the Ministry of Primary Industries.
Lumia

Best bang for your buck with Microsoft's Lumia 640 and 640 XL

Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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microsoft
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nokia lumia
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technology gifts
Microsoft has unveiled the latest offerings in its budget Lumia smartphone range, complete with promises of an upgrade to Windows 10 later this year.
Hp

HP grabs Aruba in US$2.7 billion deal

Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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hp
HP seals a groundbreaking £2.1 billion takeover of Aruba Networks, bolstering its position in the burgeoning £14 billion campus networking market.
Merge

Brocade snaps up mobile SDN start-up

Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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lte
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connectme
Brocade is planning to extend its new IP role to mobile networks with the acquisition of mobile SDN start-up Connectem.
Macbook

Synnex inks Apple deal

Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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apple
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synnex
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distributors
Synnex boosts Australian presence with full Apple computing range, intensifying its 2014 partnership as a national distributor.
Trend micro

ANZ businesses recognising need for protection

Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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ransomware
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro has seen an eightfold increase in enquiries in the ANZ region in 2015, after analysts forecast another big year for data breaches.