Global Stories

Westcon parent warns of significant transaction ahead

Datatec, parent company to Westcon Group and Logicalis, has issued a cautionary statement that it is in negotiations for a significant transaction.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2017

AI Security

Updated: Westcon lands Cylance distie deal, ANZ excluded

Cylance has partnered with Westcon to distribute its endpoint security solutions, expanding its global reseller network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017

Westcon-Comstor

Rosenberg returns to fulltime NZ role as Westcon-Comstor seeks AU boss

Dave Rosenberg will head up Westcon-Comstor's Kiwi operations next year, with the distributor currently looking to hire an Aussie managing director.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016

Dicker Data

2016: 366 days of change in Kiwi channel-land

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.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016

Dicker Data

2016: The year that was - and the stories that shaped the Aussie channel

Another year older, a little bit wiser? We take a look back at 2016 and the stories that shaped the Australian channel.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016

Storage

2017 a year of change for Westcon-Comstor

Westcon-Comstor is bullish about 2017 as it strengthens its data centre focus - and promises 'a year of change'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016

Disaster Recovery

The 2017 National Disaster Recovery Survey - win $200

Is your current disaster recovery solution suitable for your needs? Take this simple survey and be in to win $200.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Sat, 26th Nov 2016

Hyperscale

Exclusive: Westcon-Comstor serves up SMB 'business in a box' - and AWS margins

Westcon-Comstor has debuted an SMB 'business in a box' option on the back of its work with Maestrano - and margins for some AWS offerings.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016

BlueSky

Exclusive: Westcon-Comstor to bring cloud and CLP together on BlueSky

Westcon-Comstor is bringing cloud and CLP together under its BlueSky platform, enabling resellers to manage both from a single portal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016

Westcon-Comstor

Westcon-Comstor financial division lands in Australia

Westcon Financial Services has opened its first office in Australia, appointing Mark Hegarty as director for the Australian & New Zealand operations.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016

Unified Communications

Juniper Networks partner awards: NZ company takes top spot

NZ's 2 Degrees crowned Juniper Networks' ANZ Partner of the Year at a grand Sydney ceremony, leading innovation in networking.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2016

Westcon-Comstor

Weston-Comstor adds Maestrano dashboard to BlueSky 4.0 release

Westcon-Comstor has added Maestrano's dashboard, which synchronises data from leading business apps, to its BlueSky cloud and service platform.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016

Digital Signage

Ingram Micro hires former NEC & Westcon channel exec

Ingram Micro has made a strategic decision to hire Dan Meadows as its business manager for its Unified Communications operations.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016

Stories from Other Regions

DataCentre infrastructure

Benefits of upgrading your servers & OS – and the dangers of staying put

It has become vital to be agile and on the pulse of change – not least of which lies the importance of refreshing servers and operating systems.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016

Lenovo

Updated: Dicker Data NZ snaps up Lenovo; Westcon dropped

Dicker Data New Zealand acquires Lenovo agency, dropping Westcon New Zealand from the local distribution lineup.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016

Westcon-Comstor

Westcon-Comster bolsters Aussie leadership team with three appointments

Westcon-Comstor strengthens Australian executive team with three new appointments, including Chris Apthorpe as Vendor Alliances Director.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016

Westcon-Comstor

Westcon NZ revenue up, but profit down on back of EMC change, turbulent market

Westcon Group NZ sees 3% rise in revenue in 'turbulent' market, with profit down and services revenue slashed.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016

Westcon-Comstor

Exclusive: BlueSky for Westcon-Comstor as partners take to cloud

Westcon-Comstor has seen new transacting partners numbers in Australia triple for its cloud solutions, with cloud revenue also growing at triple digit.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016