Stories by Heather - Page 174

Seek outcomes over technology
Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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trend micro
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resellers
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partners
Forget the technology. Resellers need to think first about the outcome required by customers, Trend Micro’s Peter Benson tells Heather Wright.

Nimble start-up’s aggressive market play
Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
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storage
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partner programmes
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oracle
Silicon Valley start-up Nimble Storage is hitting the New Zealand market. Heather Wright talks to the company’s Asia Pacific executives about their pl.

Channel in focus for Microsoft
Wed, 26th Dec 2012
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microsoft
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surface
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microsoft office
Internal staffing changes don’t signal a disinvestment in the New Zealand channel, Microsoft’s Chris Ichter tells Heather Wright.

Beyond the printer
Mon, 24th Dec 2012
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Home printing's leap forward now beckons a focus beyond the printer, spurring innovation and efficiency in document management.

Green Party goes big with ICT paper
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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software development
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ict
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green party
Green Party unveils $100m plan for a second fibre optic cable, aiming to break Telecom's monopoly and boost NZ's ICT sector.

The Warehouse acquires Noel Leeming
Mon, 10th Dec 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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noel leeming
In a pivotal $65m move, The Warehouse secures Noel Leeming Group, aiming to dominate NZ's non-food retail sector and embrace tech growth.

Channel capitalising on cyber security?
Wed, 5th Dec 2012
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smartphones
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symantec
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technology gifts
The increasing awareness of cyber security issues and low awareness of smartphone security are creating an opportunity for resellers to create new business.

We want your Channel Christmas party photos
Tue, 4th Dec 2012
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
We’re on the lookout for photos for the Networking section in February’s edition of The Channel, so take your camera and take plenty of pics.

iBonus for NZ resellers
Tue, 4th Dec 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
There’ll be an iBonus for Apple’s New Zealand reseller channel this holiday season, if the results of a US Nielsen study are mirrored here.

Seek outcome over technology
Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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edutech
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partner programmes
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cloud services
Resellers must prioritise customer outcomes over merely selling tech solutions, emphasises Trend Micro's Peter Benson, advocating an outcome-driven approach.

Skype launches ANZ prepaid cards
Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Launch becomes the first direct, on-ground marketing the internet communications giant has done across the region.

Polycom: Video as dial tone
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Polycom redefines videoconferencing, making video the new 'dial tone' by enhancing its RealPresence Platform for universal access.

It's a hybrid cloud world
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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partner programmes
A Safenet survey reveals 62% of ANZ businesses favour hybrid cloud solutions, indicating a significant shift towards mixed public and private cloud adoption.

Going for (White)Gold
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Richard Crabb talks to Heather Wright about WhiteGold Solutions’ plans for the local market as the company opens its first New Zealand office and warehouse.

Kaseya: Make it MSP
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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it automation
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partner programmes
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kaseya
Kaseya CEO forecasts a bright future for managed services, noting industry shifts and the company's focus on expanding in New Zealand.

WatchGuard's NZ plans
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard targets NZ expansion in 2023 following record growth, plans to double staff and cater to rising corporate demand.

Data spelunking with Splunk
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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partner programmes
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banking
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call data
A company which says its technology creates a new category of operational intelligence platforms is eyeing up the New Zealand market – and local resellers.

Exol/Simms to exit Dell and pickup Fujitsu
Thu, 15th Nov 2012
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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windows
Exol parts ways with Dell after a 3-year partnership, making waves by joining forces with Fujitsu to distribute its tech range in NZ.

Microsoft offers reseller roadshows
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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microsoft
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windows
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microsoft office
Microsoft is urging resellers to get up close and personal with Windows 8, with roadshows and reseller summits kicking off this month.

Windows 8 different editions explained
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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windows
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windows 8
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retail
After three years in development, Windows 8 has finally been unleashed in all its glory – and with a slimmed down four versions.