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Dicker Data adds Logitech commercial and gaming offerings to portfolio
Logitech

Dicker Data adds Logitech commercial and gaming offerings to portfolio

Dicker Data has bolstered its peripherals play with a new deal to distribute Logitech's commercial and gaming products in Australia.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Exclusive: BlueSky for Westcon-Comstor as partners take to cloud
Westcon-Comstor

Exclusive: BlueSky for Westcon-Comstor as partners take to cloud

Westcon-Comstor has seen new transacting partners numbers in Australia triple for its cloud solutions, with cloud revenue also growing at triple digit.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016

Global Stories

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Weston-Comstor adds Maestrano dashboard to BlueSky 4.0 release
Westcon-Comstor

Weston-Comstor adds Maestrano dashboard to BlueSky 4.0 release

Westcon-Comstor has added Maestrano's dashboard, which synchronises data from leading business apps, to its BlueSky cloud and service platform.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
Avnet expands presence as 'solutions specialist' to woo channel partners
Channel development

Avnet expands presence as 'solutions specialist' to woo channel partners

Avnet is increasing investment in technologies to attract channel partners and grow business, including cloud, IoT, security and enterprise networking.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Ingram Micro snaps up Cisco APAC Security distie of the year
Cybersecurity

Ingram Micro snaps up Cisco APAC Security distie of the year

Ingram Micro named Security Distributor of the Year for Cisco in Asia Pacific, recognised for revenue performance and support services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2016
Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company
Apple

Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company

Dick Smith Holdings creditors have voted to place the failed business into liquidation in a last ditch effort to recoup some of their lost money.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Ingram Micro US$6 billion acquisition hits speed bump
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro US$6 billion acquisition hits speed bump

Tianjin Tianhai's US$6 billion acquisition of Ingram Micro has hit a speed bump, with Shanghai Stock Exchange asking for more information on the deal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016
Detect, mitigate, prevent: Fortinet protection at the granular level
Firewalls

Detect, mitigate, prevent: Fortinet protection at the granular level

Increasingly, clients are faced with more potential breaches, more vectors for infection and more opportunities for mayhem.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016
INSIDER INSIGHTS: Protecting data centers from internal and external threats
Firewalls

INSIDER INSIGHTS: Protecting data centers from internal and external threats

CSOs face mounting pressure to secure fluid data centers against evolving threats, balancing access with robust protection.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Exeed eyes cloud, commercial growth on back of new staff promotion
Exeed

Exeed eyes cloud, commercial growth on back of new staff promotion

Exeed has promoted Matt Rummel to NZ sales director as it looks to grow its cloud and commercial businesses, while Aussie business sees strong demand.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Exclusive: From schools to aged care, Connector Systems eyes new opportunities
Brocade

Exclusive: From schools to aged care, Connector Systems eyes new opportunities

Connector Systems, now part of Ingram Micro, is targeting what it says is an untapped, rapidly growing and potentially lucrative market: aged care.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Exclusive: Vendor deal provides Ingram Micro NZ resellers with 'glue' for growth market
Kramer Electronics

Exclusive: Vendor deal provides Ingram Micro NZ resellers with 'glue' for growth market

Ingram Micro NZ is looking to take a big share in the ProAV market in the coming year, with a new vendor signing giving the distie a big leap forward.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2016
Application security: Extending the reach of your firewall
Firewalls

Application security: Extending the reach of your firewall

Apps. Everyone has plenty. That includes your staff, guests and unfortunately, cybercriminals. They all pose risks for malware infection. Advice?.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Exclusive: Westcon-Comstor eyes Kiwi growth; ups local investment
Westcon-Comstor

Exclusive: Westcon-Comstor eyes Kiwi growth; ups local investment

Westcon-Comstor has added two new staff, including industry stalwart Lance Primrose, as the distie sees strong growth in the local market.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016
For YOUR eyes only: Data loss prevention strategies
Firewalls

For YOUR eyes only: Data loss prevention strategies

It's your job as the security professional at your company to prevent the loss of critical or sensitive data - here's some advice.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016
Ingram Micro's Lenovo team changes the game and snubs one-size-fits-all model
Lenovo

Ingram Micro's Lenovo team changes the game and snubs one-size-fits-all model

Instead of the classic 'buy this amount and get one free' promo, Ingram Lenovo pride themselves on unique and exciting initiatives.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016
Securing the digital student: BYOD, IoT and beyond
Firewalls

Securing the digital student: BYOD, IoT and beyond

Schools must navigate IoT and BYOD security maze to protect networks from emerging cyber threats, says tech expert.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016