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Security review sees US$6b Ingram Micro sale delayed
Ingram Micro

Security review sees US$6b Ingram Micro sale delayed

The completion date for Ingram Micro's sale to Tianjin Tianhai has been delayed to enable a US review of security implications to be completed.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Brightpoint provides sweet music for Harman lifestyle audio expansion
Ingram Micro

Brightpoint provides sweet music for Harman lifestyle audio expansion

Harman is bolstering its NZ presence with a new distie deal which will see Ingram Micro subsidiary Brightpoint offering its lifestyle audio offerings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 11th 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

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Identifying your network security threats with Fortinet's Cyber Threat Assessment Program
Firewalls

Identifying your network security threats with Fortinet's Cyber Threat Assessment Program

Fortinet's no-charge, no-obligation Cyber Threat Assessment Program will help you identify gaps in your network security defenses.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Network security is a 24/7 exercise - How can you best protect your clients?
Firewalls

Network security is a 24/7 exercise - How can you best protect your clients?

​​Network security is a non-stop exercise. After all, hackers & cyber-criminals wreak their havoc from all corners of the globe in all 24 time zones.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
The network security skills shortage: Lack of trained professionals is a welcome mat for cybercriminals
Firewalls

The network security skills shortage: Lack of trained professionals is a welcome mat for cybercriminals

Ingram Micro's Fortinet training will help you build in-house network security expertise, upskill your team and retain key staff.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
Your school's Internet security policy: Blueprint to protect your students, staff and network
Unified Communications

Your school's Internet security policy: Blueprint to protect your students, staff and network

Defining the rules is the first step in securing your school's network. Ingram Micro's Andrew Khan explains what you need to know.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
Exclusive: Ingram Micro NZ inks exclusive Casio distie deal
Printing

Exclusive: Ingram Micro NZ inks exclusive Casio distie deal

Ingram Micro NZ strikes a deal to be the sole distributor of Casio's eco-friendly projectors, offering resellers a lucrative, green edge.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 17th 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
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