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Avnet inks VCE converged platforms distribution deal
EMC

Avnet inks VCE converged platforms distribution deal

Avnet is opening the doors for new data centre revenue opportunities for its partners with a deal to distribute EMC's VCE converged platforms locally.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016
Microsoft ramps up indirect CSP channel with five new additions
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft ramps up indirect CSP channel with five new additions

Microsoft has ramped up its local indirect cloud solution provider channel, adding more big name distributors to its list.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2016
Updated: Synnex eyes booming gaming market with Razer deal
Synnex

Updated: Synnex eyes booming gaming market with Razer deal

Synnex Australia has added Razer to its vendor portfolio as it seeks to grab a larger share of the booming gaming market for itself and its resellers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016

Global Stories

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Data loss prevention tools: What you need to know NOW
Firewalls

Data loss prevention tools: What you need to know NOW

Your datacenter is a target. For hackers, for opportunists, for professional criminals and for rogue operators. Why?.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016
Kiwi distributor Exeed takes on Aussie market with Melbourne operations
Exeed

Kiwi distributor Exeed takes on Aussie market with Melbourne operations

One of New Zealand's key distributors has launched its assault on the Australia market, opening a Melbourne office and warehouse.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016
Richard Harri to head up Dicker Data NZ volume business
Dicker Data

Richard Harri to head up Dicker Data NZ volume business

Richard Harri - former founding Synnex NZ country manager - is heading back to distribution, heading up Dicker Data's volume business.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2016
BitTitan joins Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace lineup
BitTitan

BitTitan joins Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace lineup

A new deal is providing Ingram Micro's local resellers with access to BitTitan's cloud enablement and data migration offerings.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
SkyKick offering local channel new tools for cloud management
Exeed

SkyKick offering local channel new tools for cloud management

New syndicated apps and APIs enable SkyKick partners to integrate the cloud management technology into their own systems and custom built apps.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
Ingram Micro shareholders green light acquisition - and big payout
Supply Chain

Ingram Micro shareholders green light acquisition - and big payout

Tianjin Tianhai's acquisition of Ingram Micro moved a step closer this week with Ingram Micro shareholders overwhelming voting in favour of the deal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
Exeed announced as a new Microsoft FPP Distributor in NZ
Microsoft

Exeed announced as a new Microsoft FPP Distributor in NZ

Microsoft appoints Exeed as full packaged product distributor in New Zealand, including Office 365 and hardware.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Ingram Micro's new owner continues buying spree
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro's new owner continues buying spree

Ingram Micro's new parent, HNA Group has continued its buying spree with a AU$159 million investment in Virgin Australia.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2016
Ingram Micro bolsters local management; Price takes on key vendor role
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro bolsters local management; Price takes on key vendor role

Ingram Micro has strengthened its senior management lineup with the promotion of Chris Price and a new appointment to boot.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Distributors stories

Ransomware: Easy to get hit, hard to stop and costly to recover
Malware

Ransomware: Easy to get hit, hard to stop and costly to recover

Ingram Micro's Andrew Khan explains what ransomware is and gives you ten tips to keep your data and applications from being held for ransom.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
Dicker Data NZ clocks $135m in sales; eyes further expansion
Dicker Data

Dicker Data NZ clocks $135m in sales; eyes further expansion

Dicker Data New Zealand recorded sales of $134.7 million last year, posting a healthy profit - and has its eyes firmly on future growth.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Security strategy: Protecting email is essential
Firewalls

Security strategy: Protecting email is essential

​It's a fact of life. Most hacks, data breaches and malware intrusions start with a simple email, which is why protecting email is essential.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
A new security fabric from Fortinet: Opportunities for the channel
Firewalls

A new security fabric from Fortinet: Opportunities for the channel

Security in the headlines equates to opportunities in the channel. Andrew Khan from Ingram Micro explains how.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Duo reaps big returns from new office; services business
Firewalls

Duo reaps big returns from new office; services business

The opening of an Auckland office is reaping big returns for Duo, with the new PS Duo services business also seeing 'stratospheric' growth.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016