Resellers stories - Page 25

Westcon has acquired Auckland-based Datastor to bolster its data centre, virtualisation, storage tech portfolio, and expand its footprint in the Asia Pacific.

With the emergence of mobile computing, many businesses are now connected to more devices, located in more places  than ever before.

Kaseya has appointed Sim Bong as its first New Zealand Country Manager as part of its strategy to grow in the Kiwi market, says CEO Gerald Blackie.

Toshiba partners with Telecom to launch 3G-capable laptops via the XT network, enhancing mobile computing with embedded SIM cards and antennas.

Amid economic turbulence, Australian and New Zealand IT resellers are shifting from defensive stances to proactive strategies, seeking growth and success.

A poll reveals a near-even split among resellers on deploying Windows 7 at launch, while 64.3% of IT decision-makers aren't planning to adopt it.

NetApp nods to inclusion: This year’s partner program revamp sees minor but meaningful changes, focusing on local engagement and a more inclusive approach.

After acquiring Foundary Networks late last year, Brocade is now in the process of restructuring its channel partnership model.

Economic indicators may have taken a turn for the worse but that’s no reason for it to affect the quality and best practice of the channel.

IBM enhances its business partnership program to lead the midmarket, become the partner of choice, and be the top provider of integrated solutions in 2009.

As dynamic storage needs grow, fibre channel and enhanced ethernet compete for the spotlight in data centres. Will fibre channel kill the ethernet star?.

Symantec released last month the results of its second annual State of the Data Centre report conducted by Applied Research.

RSA, the security division of EMC, is expanding its ANZ channel with new appointments and increased investment.

The evolution of ‘box moving’ sees resurgence with retail chains and online resellers redefining the market through efficiency and resource optimisation.

New Zealand's Thureon, founded by Ross Vincent and Darren Smith, pioneers the Armarac – a wall-mounted server room providing security and robust IT solutions.

New Zealand's Renaissance faces a financial hit as Apple ends its exclusivity, allowing resellers to source products directly from Apple from 29 January.

StorageCraft appoints Felix Tsang as NZ Country Manager in Auckland, aiming to expand its rapidly growing data protection business in New Zealand.

SpectrumData launches its Storage Success Partner Program, inviting both traditional and non-traditional partners to join as resellers or referral partners.

Anthony Farr, the recently appointed Regional Director, Oceania, for Packeteer has high hopes for the WAN application delivery leader in 2008.

Auckland distributor SnapperNet has launched a striking new logo, featuring a wave and binary bubbles, to boost brand recognition and market presence.