Stories by Heather - Page 41
Veeam: New alliance plays, hybrid cloud to reap returns for local resellers
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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virtualisation
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veeam
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retailers
Tightened alliances, hybrid cloud, new business from old customers and a continued enterprise push - welcome to Veeam's 2017 plans for resellers.
New WatchGuard cloud Wi-Fi offering opening doors to new customers and partners
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard is gearing up for new product launches locally with hopes the launches will secure it not only new customers, but new channel partners.
Lincor terminates Hills Health Solutions demerger deal
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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healthtech
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hills
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distributors
The planned demerger of Hills' health solutions business has been terminated by merger partner Lincor Solutions.
Enterprise wallets are opening for 'pragmatic' IoT deployments
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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iot
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healthtech
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451 research
UK firms embrace practical IoT solutions, with 90% planning to up spending despite ROI and security concerns, a 451 Research survey reveals.
Cisco dominates enterprise infrastructure, but HPE wins in data center servers
Mon, 9th Jan 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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synergy research
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infrastructure spend
Cisco has the lion’s share of enterprise infrastructure spend, controlling one-third of the overall market – but HPE is tops for data center servers.
Hyperscale data centre numbers soar to 300 as growth continues 'unabated'
Mon, 9th Jan 2017
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hyperscale
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synergy research
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research director
The number hyperscale data centers globally has surged past the 300 mark following a flurry of end of year data center openings.
Singtel debuts ninth Singapore data center with S$400m DC West
Mon, 9th Jan 2017
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singtel
The seven-story Tier 3-plus DC West is designed to meet the increased security and reliability demanded by next-gen power intensive deployments.
Cloud brokerage a boom business for 2017
Mon, 9th Jan 2017
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iaas
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cloud services
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cfo
Demand for cloud brokers is driving new opportunities for service providers and IT departments. But what makes a successful cloud broker?.
Consumer- and citizen-centric focus to drive DX in 2017
Mon, 9th Jan 2017
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virtualisation
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risk & compliance
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veeam
Customers will be in the driving seat this year as digital transformation ramps up – but first technology issues will need to be addressed.
Lenovo Australia goes to the dogs - in the best way possible
Mon, 9th Jan 2017
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lenovo
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donations
Lenovo Australia's office turned into a canine haven to boost morale and support rescued pups with its Dog Days of Summer.
Hong Kong investor snaps up Hemisphere Technologies
Mon, 9th Jan 2017
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hemisphere technologies
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investment
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expansion
Hemisphere Technologies has been acquired in a deal the security distie says provides partners with increased market opportunities.
Rosenberg returns to fulltime NZ role as Westcon-Comstor seeks AU boss
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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westcon-comstor
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distributors
Dave Rosenberg will head up Westcon-Comstor’s Kiwi operations next year, with the distributor currently looking to hire an Aussie managing director.
2016: 366 days of change in Kiwi channel-land
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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dicker data
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synnex
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duo
We take a look back at the year that was, the stories that showcased the Kiwi channel at its best -and worst- and the people that make up the channel.
2016: The year that was - and the stories that shaped the Aussie channel
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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dicker data
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synnex
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westcon-comstor
Another year older, a little bit wiser? We take a look back at 2016 and the stories that shaped the Australian channel.
Ingram Micro Australia bulks up commercial offering with Dell Wyse deal
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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ingram micro
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distributors
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dell wyse
Dell Wyse has added Ingram Micro to its line-up of Australian distributors, in a deal which Ingram Micro says rounds out its commercial offering.
Pip Marlow exits Microsoft Australia; Steven Worrall to take top job
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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microsoft
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leadership
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cloud data center
After 21 years, Pip Marlow departs Microsoft Australia for Suncorp role, handing reins to Steven Worrall come January.
Ingram Micro NZ and Microsoft celebrate 25 year partnership
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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microsoft
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ingram micro
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distributors
Twenty-five years is a lifetime in tech, but for Ingram Micro NZ and Microsoft, there's still more to come in their 25 year partnership.
Dicker Data NZ digs deep for Auckland City Mission
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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dicker data
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distributors
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donations
The Christmas spirit is strong at Dicker Data NZ, with the distie providing a bumper donation of food and gifts for the Auckland City Mission.
Avaya ups mid-market play with new IP Office Contact Center offering
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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crm
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uc
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martech
Avaya is ramping up its mid-market push with a new version of its contact centre platform featuring significant report and installation enhancements.
Avaya bulks up local resources as it rebuilds New Zealand business.
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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healthtech
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avaya
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avaya breeze
Avaya is stepping up its local presence as it seeks to capitalise on what it believes are big opportunities to help Kiwi companies with their DX.