Stories by Heather - Page 49
Dell NZ's new boss sets out his channel plans
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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connector systems
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express data
A new distributor, increased focus on tier one partners, a push into the region and funded heads - James Arnold lays out his plans for the NZ channel.
Fight for talent heats up; flexibility key
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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absolute it
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recruitment
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hires
New Absolute IT survey shows the tech staff shortage is continuing to bite - so what can you do to attract and keep talent?.
Fortinet ramps up Aus operations, looks to enterprise
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet boosts Aussie growth, targeting enterprise sectors after New Zealand's 30% surge in sales – Jon McGettigan steers the expansion.
Fortinet's Kiwi team takes over Aussie
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Record growth for Fortinet's local business have seen the Kiwi management team put in charge of Aussie – but NZ won't be forgotten.
US telco giant partners with NextDC to enter Australian market
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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nextdc
US telco superpower CenturyLink partners with NextDC, opening a new chapter in Australian IT and cloud services.
Slingshot tops for quality service
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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uc
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slingshot
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contact centre
Slingshot hailed for exceptional customer service, outshining rivals to clinch top spot at Reader's Digest Quality Service Awards.
New vendors, bumper growth in wake of NetApp loss
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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pure storage
Distribution Central thrives with 17% growth in ANZ despite losing NetApp, buoyed by new vendor partnerships and strategic services.
Customer satisfaction winners take a bow
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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uc
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apple
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noel leeming
2degrees, Vodafone, Trustpower, Apple and Noel Leeming have been named winners in the Roy Morgan Customer satisfaction Awards.
Christchurch's love affair with fibre broadband continues
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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uc
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enable networks
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broadband
Christchurch businesses and consumers are jumping onboard with fibre broadband with uptake of 35% in some areas.
Facebook: 10% of VoIP market - and aiming much higher
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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uc
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facebook
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messenger
Facebook is claiming 10% of the mobile VoIP market via Messenger, as it looks to ramp up that figure with its WhatsApp voice offerings.
Igel takes Jabber voice and video calls to the thin client
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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uc
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daas
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cisco
Igel's thin clients now support Cisco's VXME, enhancing virtual desktops with high-quality voice and video call capabilities.
Resellers must evolve into MSPs or risk dying in wake of IoT
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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iot
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partner programmes
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avg technologies
The internet of things is increasing the need for resellers to transform themselves into managed service providers says AVG's Michael McKinnon.
Fuji Xerox pushes services stream with new printers
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Fuji Xerox Printers launches new range of printers which it says will enable resellers to tap into a higher level of revenue and ongoing profit stream.
Wanaka: Not part of UFB project, but still fibred up
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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uc
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government
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fibre
Wanaka isn't included in the Government's ultrafast broadband project, but the town's CBD is nonetheless now fibred.
Rural connectivity under microscope at Wellington symposium
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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uc
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tuanz
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rural broadband initiative
Service providers and rural users will have their chance to help shape the future of rural connectivity at a Rural Connectivity Symposium in Wellingto.
IoT and smart cities opening doors for resellers
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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smart cities
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iot
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allied telesys
Smart city tech unlocks vast new markets for resellers, says Allied Telesis' Scott Penno, spotlighting a shift toward integrated urban solutions.
Managed WordPress hosting: What is it and why use it?
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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edge computing
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martech
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software development
Adding security, performance, upgrades and professional support, Managed WordPress Hosting is gaining popularity. And there's a Kiwi option too.
'Bullying' and 'threatening': Global Mode debacle fires up again
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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uc
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global mode
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bypass networks
CallPlus and BNSL are standing firm on Global Mode, with BNSL firing a stinging letter to the 'big media gang', alleging bullying behaviour.
Technology downs retailer Camera & Camera
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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camera & camera
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photography
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creative technologies
The ubiquitous nature of smartphones has taken a toll on camera retailer Camera & Camera, which has been placed into liquidation.
Noel Leeming to sell broadband, gears up for IoT
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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uc
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iot
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noel leeming
Noel Leeming will be reselling broadband services soon – and that's not the only new addition for the retail chain...