Stories by Heather - Page 59
Veritas honours local partners; looks to bright future
Fri, 17th Jun 2016
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partner programmes
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veritas
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partner awards
Veritas has honoured its local partners, with Dicker Data, Datacom and Intalock among the winners as it extends its information management play.
Microsoft ramps up indirect CSP channel with five new additions
Fri, 17th Jun 2016
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saas
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uc
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hybrid cloud
Microsoft has ramped up its local indirect cloud solution provider channel, adding more big name distributors to its list.
CompTIA urges reseller action over ransomware
Thu, 16th Jun 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
CompTIA is urging resellers be proactive about helping customers protect themselves from ransomware, with some less conventional, high value measures.
Wavelink dials up alarm and messaging distie deal
Thu, 16th Jun 2016
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healthtech
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wavelink
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partners
Wavelink will be connecting local resellers with a new alarm and messaging opportunity after signing a deal with Sweden's Cobs AB.
Two Auckland mobile traders fined $171,500 for contract failing
Thu, 16th Jun 2016
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commerce commission
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flexi buy
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electronics
Two mobile traders have been fined $171,500 for failing to provide borrowers with legally required information.
Updated: Synnex eyes booming gaming market with Razer deal
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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synnex
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distributors
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retail
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.
Ingram Micro bolsters local management; Price takes on key vendor role
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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ingram micro
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distributors
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partners
Ingram Micro has strengthened its senior management lineup with the promotion of Chris Price and a new appointment to boot.
Duo reaps big returns from new office; services business
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The opening of an Auckland office is reaping big returns for Duo, with the new PS Duo services business also seeing ‘stratospheric’ growth.
Ten new developments in iOS 10
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple's latest iOS 10 promises the biggest iOS release ever, boasting enhanced Siri features, redesigned apps, and expanded developer access.
Rhipe offers new revenue potential with network management deal
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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rhipe
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distributors
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partners
Rhipe says a new deal with cloud network management software provider Sinefa will help partners generate extra revenue - and solve a problem spot.
Veeam targets endpoint backup for MSPs with LabTech offering
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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virtualisation
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veeam
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kiwi
Veeam has extended its partnership with ConnectWise in a deal which will see Veeam Endpoint Backup for LabTech available to Kiwi and Australian MSPs.
SAP nets improved $9.6 million profit from NZ operations
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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sap
SAP's NZ wing sees profits soar to $9.6m amid a cloud and software demand surge, despite a dip in gross profit.
Exclusive: Avnet ups Kiwi focus with new staff, new services, new vendors
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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healthtech
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Avnet is ramping up its NZ investment with new staff, services offerings - including a cloud marketplace - and vendors as it seeks big growth locally.
Aggressive vendor expansion, new offerings for Distribution Central
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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distribution central
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arrow ecs
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distributors
One hundred days on from its acquisition by Arrow, Distribution Central is eyeing vendor expansion and new offerings for both DC and Arrow resellers.
ESET a lightweight among internet security products
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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av-comparatives
ESET has topped a new security product system performance test by AV-Comparatives, with one of its offerings among the lightest tested.
Fortinet enters SIEM market with US$28m acquisition
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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siem
Fortinet strengthens its security prowess with a strategic US$28m AccelOps buy, delving into the booming SIEM market.
Distribution Central gears up to launch NZ cloud platform
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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distribution central
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arrow ecs
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distributors
Distribution Central's Nick Verykios tells us about his CloudSelect plans for New Zealand, and about life after the Arrow acquisition.
WatchGuard pushes certification as SME market heats up
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard is pushing its reseller certification program as the SME security market heats up and provides 'a great opportunity' for resellers.
IBM NZ revenues tumble, profit halved
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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lenovo
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ibm
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partners
IBM New Zealand has seen its profits halved as sales for the company continue to decline, dragging revenue down more than $33 million for FY15.
Exeed takes over Sophos distribution
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Exeed has been appointed to manage Sophos' Kiwi distribution in a move the vendor says will bring significant incremental revenue for resellers.