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Synnex promises no going direct; slams those who do
Unified Communications

Synnex promises no going direct; slams those who do

Synnex has reconfirmed its commitment not to sell direct - and hit out at companies which sell to resellers while also competing with them.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
Freeing IT from location constraints
Hyperscale

Freeing IT from location constraints

Westcon Imagine 2014 - It's not rocket science. Businesses – and their applications and data – should be based where they need to be for their business.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
The next evolution in next-generation firewalls
Juniper Networks

The next evolution in next-generation firewalls

Westcon Imagine 2014 - With companies struggling to keep pace with the increasing volume and sophistication of cyberattacks, it's time for firewalls to step up.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
From big data to data lakes
Data Analytics

From big data to data lakes

Organisations embracing data lakes outperform peers by 20%, transforming from rigid data management to agile, innovative analysis models.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
Taking a Mini approach to simplification
Cisco

Taking a Mini approach to simplification

Westcon Imagine 2014 - Just as companies come in all sizes, so do the IT needs of business, but one thing remains fairly consistent: a desire for simplicity.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
Making your protection software-defined
Cybersecurity

Making your protection software-defined

Westcon Imagine 2014 - You may be well on your way to software defined networking, but how about your software defined protection?.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
Paging Dr Watson: Cognitive computing with a twist
Data Analytics

Paging Dr Watson: Cognitive computing with a twist

IBM's Watson is revamping industries with its natural language processing power, making complex analytics accessible to all.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
Westcon Cloud: Poised for growth
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Westcon Cloud: Poised for growth

Westcon Group is set to stake its claim in the 'digital distribution' market with its new Cloud Managed Services platform.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
SnapperNet inks AirTight access point deal
AirTight

SnapperNet inks AirTight access point deal

SnapperNet has inked an exclusive distribution deal with cloud-managed Wi-Fi access point provider AirTight Networks.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2014
Distribution Central looks long-term with Fujitsu deal
Storage

Distribution Central looks long-term with Fujitsu deal

Distribution Central bolsters its offerings with Fujitsu, enhancing data solutions and fulfilling market demand for converged data solutions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2014
The shackles are off for Arcserve
Arcserve

The shackles are off for Arcserve

Arcserve splits from CA Technologies, launches new product range & reinvests profits in R&D. More info via Westcon. #backup #disasterrecovery.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2014
Avnet signs up Tintri; white-labelled cloud on way
Observatory Crest

Avnet signs up Tintri; white-labelled cloud on way

Storage vendor Tintri has inked a distribution deal which will see Avnet Technology Solutions handling its range and providing a white-labelled cloud offering.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Synnex adds Rapoo to portfolio
Rapoo

Synnex adds Rapoo to portfolio

Synnex New Zealand has added wireless peripheral technology specialist Rapoo to its vendor line-up as the distributor looks to round out its ecosystem.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2014
Westcon Australia adds some kiwi flavour
Westcon-Comstor

Westcon Australia adds some kiwi flavour

Westcon Group NZ's David Hook has taken on the job of sales director for the distributor's Australian operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2014
Kelly Eyerman of Ingram Micro
Ingram Micro

Kelly Eyerman of Ingram Micro

Kelly Eyerman talks to Heather Wright about women in technology, her Apple love affair and maintaining balance.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2014
Synnex roadshow to provide first glimpse of Windows 10
Microsoft

Synnex roadshow to provide first glimpse of Windows 10

Kiwi tech enthusiasts get first look at Windows 10 at Synnex's NZ roadshow, highlighting the OS's global debut and interactive tech exhibits.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
Five down, Wellington next for Synnex Roadshow
Synnex

Five down, Wellington next for Synnex Roadshow

Synnex Roadshow sees record reseller turnout, with Wellington's event next up. Free Rapoo tech gifts for attendees!.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014
Westcon Group NZ's Imagine 2014 Best Practice Series
Westcon-Comstor

Westcon Group NZ's Imagine 2014 Best Practice Series

Registrations are now open to attend New Zealand's leading information technology event – Westcon Group NZ's Imagine 2014 Best Practice Series.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014