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Maxnet sub-brand lets content consumers get their Fyx
Digital Entertainment

Maxnet sub-brand lets content consumers get their Fyx

Maxnet's new sub-brand Fyx revolutionises internet access in NZ with a 'global mode', promising unparalleled online freedom.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2012
Software or Hardware Based Encryption Solutions: Which Is Better for Your Customers?
Network Infrastructure

Software or Hardware Based Encryption Solutions: Which Is Better for Your Customers?

Choosing encryption for data protection is crucial. But with a surge in data breaches, should businesses adopt software or hardware solutions?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Wan optimisation: Niche No More
Network Infrastructure

Wan optimisation: Niche No More

WAN optimisation is losing its 'niche' aspect and heading mainstream according to Riverbed's regional director.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
'Revitalised' Renaissance Moving Forward
Network Infrastructure

'Revitalised' Renaissance Moving Forward

Renaissance unveils major revival, bringing fresh brands to the NZ market, as manager David Liu assures growth and innovation are ahead.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Managed Print the Way to go says HP
Network Infrastructure

Managed Print the Way to go says HP

HP insists that the future lies in managed print services, urging channel partners to invest and adapt for success.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011

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Vocus to invest 'significantly' in Maxnet: CEO
Hyperscale

Vocus to invest 'significantly' in Maxnet: CEO

Vocus completes $9.5m acquisition of NZ's Maxnet, planning 'significant investment' in expansion and improved services, says CEO.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012
Maxnet added to TrueNet speed test - Updated
Unified Communications

Maxnet added to TrueNet speed test - Updated

Maxnet joins TrueNet's speed test, shining in browsing speed only to falter at peak times. Updates promise improvement.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2012
Datacentres: Today's IT hostess with the mostess
Hyperscale

Datacentres: Today's IT hostess with the mostess

NZ firms switch to hosted IT services as in-house resources strain. Co-location and cloud models surge as economic and disaster resilience strategy.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2012
Maxnet acquired by Aussie telco for $9.5m
Edge Computing

Maxnet acquired by Aussie telco for $9.5m

Vocus Communications buys NZ's Maxnet for $9.5m, boosting its cloud and data centre footprint in the Australasia region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2012
Sky TV under Commerce Commission investigation
Quickflix

Sky TV under Commerce Commission investigation

Sky TV faces Commerce Commission scrutiny over competition and content access concerns amid new Igloo TV service launch with TVNZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2012
Consumers jump at Maxnet unlimited deal
Unified Communications

Consumers jump at Maxnet unlimited deal

Maxnet's new unlimited broadband deal entices Kiwis, filling the waitlist quickly as consumers seek to end frustrating data caps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2012
NZNET trouble - we dig deeper
Edge Computing

NZNET trouble - we dig deeper

Tales of court action, shareholder disagreements, employment disputes and frozen bank accounts for local ISP and hosting company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2011
Data Centre Fitness
Network Infrastructure

Data Centre Fitness

Resellers can help customers get their storage in shape, says John Martin, principal technologist, NetApp Australia and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Why bother managing storage?
Network Infrastructure

Why bother managing storage?

Despite cheap and expandable storage options, unmanaged data can drive up other data centre costs, highlighting the need for management.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Outdated storage solutions fueling information overload
Network Infrastructure

Outdated storage solutions fueling information overload

An explosion of digital data is putting pressure on businesses but offers a wealth of opportunities for resellers, as Keith Newman discovers.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
N-able(ing) managed services
Network Infrastructure

N-able(ing) managed services

N-able Technologies targets exponential growth in NZ, promising to double its business as it recruits more partners for managed services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
New offering and new owner for Simms
Network Infrastructure

New offering and new owner for Simms

Simms International's upward climb continues, with the company launching locally configured Dell servers for resellers – and a new cashed up owner on hand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
New opportunities spur connector systems
Unified Communications

New opportunities spur connector systems

As demand for one service tapers off somewhat, new opportunities spring up, as Connector Systems managing director Dale Smith tells The Channel.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011