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Forrester reports 63% of Asia Pacific distributors optimistic for 2013 growth; eyes on brighter sales and new business despite 2012's lows.

Asia Pacific distributors face tough times, with 42% reporting disappointing business outcomes in 2012, though optimism blooms for 2013.

New Zealand is one of the most virtualised nations in the world. But what does that mean for the reseller channel?.

Apple set to propel corporate tech investment, selling $17bn in Macs and iPads by end of 2012, driving a potential 35% sales increase by 2023.

Study shows business founders have been driven by necessity rather than inspiration since the downturn of 2008.

As firms grapple with the complexities of social media, the role of IT in driving robust usage policies is becoming undeniable.

There's a fantastic piece from the New York Times on how Apple sidesteps billions in taxes, by taking advantage of a few laws in the US.

The result is a truly multi-dimensional view of the IT risks associated with any given business process, group or function.

Apple's invasion of corporate IT, long Microsoft's stronghold, sees businesses spending billions on Macs and iPads for innovation and mobility.

Is Microsoft too late for the tablet market? With tech giants already on their 3rd gen products, Forrester calls Windows 8 very late to the party.

With virtualisation maturing, large enterprises embrace it as essential. Gartner forecasts it as key tech in 2011; 91% already use it for production workloads.

With server virtualisation reaching maximum penetration in mature markets like New Zealand, now is the time for resellers to look to other virtualisat.

Analysts tip Amazon's rumoured tablet as a potential iPad rival, betting on competitive pricing and vast sales to challenge Apple's dominance.

Resellers can help customers get their storage in shape, says John Martin, principal technologist, NetApp Australia and New Zealand.

Pacific Fibre challenges Southern Cross's NZ internet monopoly, securing a $91 million deal with REANNZ amidst a mixed market for fibre broadband.

Mobile computing tech enhances, delivering LAN-like speeds for on-the-go workers, elevating productivity despite geographical gaps.

Implementing an on-demand ERP system requires careful consideration. Here are some key factors to consider. #erp #saas.

IT executives never consciously decide to create chaos and sub-optimisation in their file transfer environments. But chaos happens anyway, as systems evolve.

Apple's iPhone could revolutionise the workplace, but when should businesses provide employees with the latest consumer devices and applications?.

Sitecore updates enable better customer engagement through enhanced integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, aiming for higher conversion rates.