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Avnet inks VCE converged platforms distribution deal
EMC

Avnet inks VCE converged platforms distribution deal

Avnet is opening the doors for new data centre revenue opportunities for its partners with a deal to distribute EMC's VCE converged platforms locally.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016
Microsoft ramps up indirect CSP channel with five new additions
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft ramps up indirect CSP channel with five new additions

Microsoft has ramped up its local indirect cloud solution provider channel, adding more big name distributors to its list.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2016
Updated: Synnex eyes booming gaming market with Razer deal
Synnex

Updated: Synnex eyes booming gaming market with Razer deal

Synnex Australia has added Razer to its vendor portfolio as it seeks to grab a larger share of the booming gaming market for itself and its resellers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016

Global Stories

Exeed announced as a new Microsoft FPP Distributor in NZ
Microsoft

Exeed announced as a new Microsoft FPP Distributor in NZ

Microsoft appoints Exeed as full packaged product distributor in New Zealand, including Office 365 and hardware.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Ingram Micro's new owner continues buying spree
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro's new owner continues buying spree

Ingram Micro's new parent, HNA Group has continued its buying spree with a AU$159 million investment in Virgin Australia.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2016
Ingram Micro bolsters local management; Price takes on key vendor role
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro bolsters local management; Price takes on key vendor role

Ingram Micro has strengthened its senior management lineup with the promotion of Chris Price and a new appointment to boot.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
Rhipe offers new revenue potential with network management deal
Rhipe

Rhipe offers new revenue potential with network management deal

Rhipe says a new deal with cloud network management software provider Sinefa will help partners generate extra revenue - and solve a problem spot.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
Aggressive vendor expansion, new offerings for Distribution Central
Distribution Central

Aggressive vendor expansion, new offerings for Distribution Central

One hundred days on from its acquisition by Arrow, Distribution Central is eyeing vendor expansion and new offerings for both DC and Arrow resellers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2016
Distribution Central gears up to launch NZ cloud platform
Distribution Central

Distribution Central gears up to launch NZ cloud platform

Distribution Central's Nick Verykios tells us about his CloudSelect plans for New Zealand, and about life after the Arrow acquisition.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Dicker Data NZ clocks $135m in sales; eyes further expansion
Dicker Data

Dicker Data NZ clocks $135m in sales; eyes further expansion

Dicker Data New Zealand recorded sales of $134.7 million last year, posting a healthy profit - and has its eyes firmly on future growth.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Security strategy: Protecting email is essential
Firewalls

Security strategy: Protecting email is essential

​It's a fact of life. Most hacks, data breaches and malware intrusions start with a simple email, which is why protecting email is essential.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
A new security fabric from Fortinet: Opportunities for the channel
Firewalls

A new security fabric from Fortinet: Opportunities for the channel

Security in the headlines equates to opportunities in the channel. Andrew Khan from Ingram Micro explains how.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Duo reaps big returns from new office; services business
Firewalls

Duo reaps big returns from new office; services business

The opening of an Auckland office is reaping big returns for Duo, with the new PS Duo services business also seeing 'stratospheric' growth.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
Your invite: Sektor Roadshow 2016 - learn about future trends and product sets
Health Technologies

Your invite: Sektor Roadshow 2016 - learn about future trends and product sets

As the specialty technology market changes, learn about future trends and product sets to uncover new market opportunities for your business.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2016
$22.2 million for a national CERT: What does it mean for your school?
Firewalls

$22.2 million for a national CERT: What does it mean for your school?

How can your school benefit from New Zealand's proposed Computer Emergency Response Team and what can you do to ensure its success?.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2016
Exclusive: Avnet ups Kiwi focus with new staff, new services, new vendors
Health Technologies

Exclusive: Avnet ups Kiwi focus with new staff, new services, new vendors

Avnet is ramping up its NZ investment with new staff, services offerings - including a cloud marketplace - and vendors as it seeks big growth locally.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
Upgrades: Too much trouble, too expensive or too important to ignore?
Firewalls

Upgrades: Too much trouble, too expensive or too important to ignore?

The easiest, most effective and least damaging method of protecting your school's digital assets is to not get compromised in the first place.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016