Sales stories - Page 17

SonicWALL will unveil its SuperMassive E10000 Series firewall at a Wellington event, with insights from experts on security challenges in the digital age.

Just a week after slashing prices, HP has announced it will cease production of its TouchPad tablets and other webOS devices, signalling a strategic shift.

Aastra revamps its New Zealand approach with a local channel programme, new hires, and imminent product launches to boost market share and partner engagement.

Australia and New Zealand customer base grew by almost 50% in 2010, 154 new channel partners added in Q4 alone.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab reaches a milestone, selling over 600,000 units globally (excluding New Zealand) in just one month, eyeing one million by year-end.

Maclean expands its team with four industry veterans, enhancing its strength in account management and business development.

Nokia aims to reclaim its smartphone throne, unveiling three new models in a bid to compete with Apple and Research in Motion.

Amazon.com has announced that sales of e-books compatible with its digital reader Kindle, have outstripped book sales in recent months.

Apple's iPhone 4 becomes its biggest launch success, selling 1.7m units in just 3 days, admits supply issues. Steve Jobs apologizes to turned-away customers.

Mark Smith, CEO of Whangarei-based Magnetism Software Solutions, tells The Channel about its growth as a supplier of business software solutions.

More than 70% of SMEs plan to switch to cloud computing within the next five years, according to a study carried out by British ISP Easynet Connect.

Keeping everything in-house may no longer be the best move, in terms of containing costs and generating fresh revenue.

The Government's ban on handheld mobile has proved to be a significant boom for Telecom, with sales of hands-free kits increasing by 200% since June this year.

Vodafone partners with Amway to promote handsets and services through Amway's extensive network of independent business owners in New Zealand.