Stories by Heather - Page 85
'Aggressive' channel pricing - not Server 2003 EOS - spurs server sales
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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windows server 2003
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servers
Server shipments around the Windows Server 2003 EOS record less than expected spike - driven not by EOS but by 'aggressive' channel pricing.
Tablets on the rise as upgrades and enterprise demand increase
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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mobility
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strategy analytics
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tablets
The future for sales of tablets is looking considerably brighter with 7% growth predicted next year as upgrades and enterprise tablet use take off.
'Major coup' sees Intergen gain Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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microsoft
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intergen
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csps
Intergen has won exclusive Tier 1 Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider status, a 'major coup' for the local Microsoft services provider.
iGel ramps up local operations; promises gold in VDI market
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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daas
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healthtech
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tablets
iGel Technology is ramping up its local presence and promising resellers potentially more lucrative deals than those gained through selling PCs.
Cloud IT infrastructure market booming
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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modernisation
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analyst report
Asia Pacific is experiencing high growth in cloud IT infrastructure sales, with sales of server, storage and Ethernet switches up 49.9% in Q2.
Double glory for Dicker Data - with more to come?
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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hp
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cisco
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dicker data
Dicker Data has scooped up two top distie awards from key vendors, while boss David Dicker is a double finalist in the Executive of the Year awards.
Channel change: Five tips to think like a disruptor and thrive
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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disruption
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comptia
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managing director
In a tech industry primed for shake-up, learn five key tactics to outwit competitors and embrace disruption, as advised by IT leaders.
All go for HP split as board gives final approval
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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hp
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hpe
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tablets
HP's board nods through firm's split; set to forge two distinct entities in tech's evolving landscape, effective November 1.
Fujitsu wins $80m managed infrastructure services deal
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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network infrastructure
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fujitsu
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network management
Fujitsu has signed an $80 million managed infrastructure services contract with financial services company Link Group.
Lenovo posts bumper local sales revenue
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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fintech
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lenovo
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notebook
Lenovo Australia and New Zealand saw a 50% jump in revenue from sale of goods for the year ending 31 March, 2015.
xMatters launches partner program following ANZ ramp-up
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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uc
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xmatters
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communication
Cloud-based communications vendor xMatters has launched a global partner program promising 'significant revenue opportunities' for partners.
UXC Eclipse acquires Kiwi Dynamics AX and BI business
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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microsoft
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uxc eclipse
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koorb
UXC Eclipse has continued its acquisition trail, snapping up the Microsoft Dynamics AX and Business Intelligence divisions of NZ's Koorb Consulting.
It's official: Microsoft sets opening date for flagship Sydney store
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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microsoft
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customer service
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westfield
Microsoft has unveiled the opening date for its Sydney flagship store, which will be one of the two biggest stores to date for the vendor.
Sektor completes Comworth acquisition
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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healthtech
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comworth
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sektor
Sektor has completed its acquisition of Comworth, with the Panasonic Toughbook and Zebra Card printers agencies joining Sektor's portfolio.
Schneider Electric calls on pan flute playing llama for IoT campaign
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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iiot
A pan flute playing South American llama is the headline act as Schneider Electric pushes its 'operational intelligence' approach to IoT.
AVG ramps up security offerings with new Business Edition
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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dr
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endpoint protection
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edr
Artificial intelligence, crowd intelligence technology and streamlined installation feature in AVG's new suite, which offers new value for resellers.
ShoreTel simplifies partner program ready for ANZ cloud launch
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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uc
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partner programmes
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contact centre
ShoreTel is revamping its partner program, paving the way for local partners to easily incorporate its cloud offerings when they become available here.
TPG inks $1 billion in deals with Vodafone
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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vodafone
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tpg telecom
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resilience
TPG signs up as Vodafone MNVO and agrees to deliver dark fibre and network services to Vodafone in a $1 billion deal.
Hutt City Council calls on Dell SonicWall for Wi-Fi security
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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sonicwall
A DellSonicWall solution has enabled Hutt City Council to offer free Wi-Fi across the region, without security concerns or abuse potential.
Empired powers up new $12m contract
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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empired
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rio tinto
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cio
Empired lands a hefty £12m deal with Western Power, bolstering its position in the utilities sector and marking a watershed year.