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TelstraClear tops broadband survey
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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TelstraClear leads as the fastest broadband provider in December, outpacing rivals despite its recent acquisition by Vodafone.
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Vocus to invest 'significantly' in Maxnet: CEO
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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Vocus completes $9.5m acquisition of NZ's Maxnet, planning 'significant investment' in expansion and improved services, says CEO.
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Maxnet added to TrueNet speed test - Updated
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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Maxnet joins TrueNet's speed test, shining in browsing speed only to falter at peak times. Updates promise improvement.
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Datacentres: Today's IT hostess with the mostess
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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NZ firms switch to hosted IT services as in-house resources strain. Co-location and cloud models surge as economic and disaster resilience strategy.
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Maxnet acquired by Aussie telco for $9.5m
Tue, 22nd May 2012
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Vocus Communications buys NZ's Maxnet for $9.5m, boosting its cloud and data centre footprint in the Australasia region.
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Sky TV under Commerce Commission investigation
Thu, 17th May 2012
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Sky TV faces Commerce Commission scrutiny over competition and content access concerns amid new Igloo TV service launch with TVNZ.
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Maxnet pulls Fyx 'global mode'
Mon, 14th May 2012
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Maxnet's Fyx has discontinued its 'global mode', allowing access to international content, days after launch, amid legal scrutiny.
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Maxnet sub-brand lets content consumers get their Fyx
Tue, 8th May 2012
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Maxnet's new sub-brand Fyx revolutionises internet access in NZ with a 'global mode', promising unparalleled online freedom.
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Consumers jump at Maxnet unlimited deal
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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Maxnet's new unlimited broadband deal entices Kiwis, filling the waitlist quickly as consumers seek to end frustrating data caps.
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NZNET trouble - we dig deeper
Thu, 27th Oct 2011
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Tales of court action, shareholder disagreements, employment disputes and frozen bank accounts for local ISP and hosting company.
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Software or Hardware Based Encryption Solutions: Which Is Better for Your Customers?
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Choosing encryption for data protection is crucial. But with a surge in data breaches, should businesses adopt software or hardware solutions?.
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Data Centre Fitness
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Resellers can help customers get their storage in shape, says John Martin, principal technologist, NetApp Australia and New Zealand.
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Why bother managing storage?
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Despite cheap and expandable storage options, unmanaged data can drive up other data centre costs, highlighting the need for management.
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Outdated storage solutions fueling information overload
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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An explosion of digital data is putting pressure on businesses but offers a wealth of opportunities for resellers, as Keith Newman discovers.
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Wan optimisation: Niche No More
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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WAN optimisation is losing its ‘niche’ aspect and heading mainstream according to Riverbed’s regional director.
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N-able(ing) managed services
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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N-able Technologies targets exponential growth in NZ, promising to double its business as it recruits more partners for managed services.
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‘Revitalised’ Renaissance Moving Forward
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Renaissance unveils major revival, bringing fresh brands to the NZ market, as manager David Liu assures growth and innovation are ahead.
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Managed Print the Way to go says HP
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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HP insists that the future lies in managed print services, urging channel partners to invest and adapt for success.
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New offering and new owner for Simms
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Simms International’s upward climb continues, with the company launching locally configured Dell servers for resellers – and a new cashed up owner on hand.
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New opportunities spur connector systems
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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As demand for one service tapers off somewhat, new opportunities spring up, as Connector Systems managing director Dale Smith tells The Channel.
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Services spend on the up says Ovum
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Ovum report forecasts IT services spend in Asia Pacific to hit $205bn by 2015, driven by economic recovery and modernisation initiatives.
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Interactive Intelligence Acquires CallTime Solutions
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Interactive Intelligence bolsters its presence in ANZ by acquiring key reseller CallTime Solutions, eyeing accelerated regional growth.
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New SolarWind’s offering ‘strong fit’
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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SolarWinds has launched a log and event manager, which it says could open up a whole new set of partnership opportunities for the company.
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VMware debuts cloud suite
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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VMware unveils groundbreaking cloud suite, promising monster size VMs and immense market opportunities, despite controversial pay model.