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Mixed times for printer market in 2011
Health Technologies

Mixed times for printer market in 2011

NZ printer market sees $55M in Q2 2011, with an 8% rise by 2014 driven by inkjets, despite the digital shift and tablet impacts.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2011
Investment and Return on Investment in the Cloud
Virtualisation

Investment and Return on Investment in the Cloud

Increased agility. Faster time-to-market. Increased business value. Phrases like these pepper cloud computing marketing literature.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2011
Ten things you didn't know about Sourcefire
Open source

Ten things you didn't know about Sourcefire

A few interesting facts about the open source network security specialists most famous for intrusion detection tool Snort.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2011
Huawei's 'Telepresence 2.0'
Connectivity

Huawei's 'Telepresence 2.0'

System based on open standards offers 30% lower bandwidth consumption than industry average, Australia boss says.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2011
Extreme Networks regains 'thought leader' mantle
Distribution Central

Extreme Networks regains 'thought leader' mantle

Extreme Networks lauded for innovation, reclaiming its position as a thought leader in data center solutions, says regional boss.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2011
Virtualisation: Meeting the demands of a maturing market
Virtualisation

Virtualisation: Meeting the demands of a maturing market

With virtualisation maturing, large enterprises embrace it as essential. Gartner forecasts it as key tech in 2011; 91% already use it for production workloads.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Making it virtual
Health Technologies

Making it virtual

With server virtualisation reaching maximum penetration in mature markets like New Zealand, now is the time for resellers to look to other virtualisat.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Mobility momentum to shake up channel
Unified Communications

Mobility momentum to shake up channel

Adapt now or face the consequences. That's the message to resellers – and customers and carriers – when it comes to mobility, discovers Keith Newman.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
The smartphone threat
Symantec

The smartphone threat

As Android's popularity soars, AVG and Symantec warn against rising smartphone cyber threats, highlighting scams like 'Premium SMS'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2011
Cloud partnership for Microsoft Services & Dimension Data
Private Cloud

Cloud partnership for Microsoft Services & Dimension Data

Dimension Data and Microsoft Services sign deal to accelerate private cloud solutions for enterprises, promising rapid implementations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2011
Avoiding exposure of the family jewels
Data Loss Prevention

Avoiding exposure of the family jewels

Loss of company data can have serious effects. Kendra Ross, director for DUO NZ, discusses data loss protection and how to broach the subject with your clients.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
Google opens cool Finnish data centre
Hyperscale

Google opens cool Finnish data centre

Google launches eco-friendly data centre in Hamina, Finland, leveraging the location's cool climate for energy-efficient operations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2011
Selling the new infrastructure data centres of tomorrow
Windows

Selling the new infrastructure data centres of tomorrow

New Zealand's data centres are gearing up for tomorrow, leveraging high-tech solutions to meet growing business demands efficiently.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Network systems shake-up challenges reseller dynamic
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Network systems shake-up challenges reseller dynamic

Seismic shifts in network infrastructure spur a dynamic upheaval, forcing resellers to embrace open partnerships for real-time connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Channel destruction: why traditional resellers won't exist soon
Windows

Channel destruction: why traditional resellers won't exist soon

NZ IT resellers face extinction as bank offers cut-price tech, signaling a shift towards direct vendor sales and cloud services.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Apple domination
MMO

Apple domination

If you read our recent cover story about tablets (July 2011), you'll know that there are quite a few different companies jumping on the bandwagon.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Outsourcing becomes strealined
Unified Communications

Outsourcing becomes strealined

Asia/Pacific region leads in post-recession recovery with IT outsourcing spend set to hit $313.21 billion, reshaping business strategies.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Outdated storage solutions fueling information overload
Network Infrastructure

Outdated storage solutions fueling information overload

An explosion of digital data is putting pressure on businesses but offers a wealth of opportunities for resellers, as Keith Newman discovers.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
The paperless office – long forgotten myth or possible reality?
Document Management

The paperless office – long forgotten myth or possible reality?

The dream of the paperless office may not be so far-fetched after all, as digitisation and cloud computing make it a real possibility.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011