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Westcon-Comster bolsters Aussie leadership team with three appointments
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

Global Stories

Trend Micro heading to Ingram Micro NZ Cloud Marketplace
Trend Micro

Trend Micro heading to Ingram Micro NZ Cloud Marketplace

Ingram Micro resellers will soon be able to offer new cloud bundles incorporating Trend Micro, with the vendor heading to Cloud Marketplace.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
NetApp appoints new managing director for ANZ market
NetApp

NetApp appoints new managing director for ANZ market

Glenn McPherson appointed as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, replacing Steve Manley, says NetApp spokesperson.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016
Asia Business Leader Awards recognise region's top talent
Marketing Technologies

Asia Business Leader Awards recognise region's top talent

Asia's best business leaders, including those in technology companies, have been recognised at the 15th annual Asia Business Leaders Awards.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
The role of the CFO is changing: It involves more IT than ever, says Concur
Fintech

The role of the CFO is changing: It involves more IT than ever, says Concur

CFO roles are broadening, with many stepping into the role of CEO; technology and automation are also impacting their responsibilities.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Retailers warned to upgrade Eftpos systems or risk losing them completely
Marketing Technologies

Retailers warned to upgrade Eftpos systems or risk losing them completely

New Zealand's Eftpos system is due for a major upgrade next year. Retailers are being warned that they need to upgrade their Eftpos tech or lose it.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Remesys & Pivot Software announce trans-Tasman merger
Workforce Technology

Remesys & Pivot Software announce trans-Tasman merger

Two talent management software providers on both sides of the Tasman are joining forces and becoming one company in order to grow across Asia Pacific.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
HKT to build fiber 'super highway' to help Hong Kong become Asia's data center hub
Unified Communications

HKT to build fiber 'super highway' to help Hong Kong become Asia's data center hub

HKT is planning to build a super high capacity fiber optic cable linking the Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate to Chai Wan in Hong Kong.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016
Retarus expands Singapore data center to match APAC growth
Hyperscale

Retarus expands Singapore data center to match APAC growth

Global messaging service provider Retarus has been steadily moving into the Asian market and is expanding its Singapore data center to address demand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016
New CSPs bulk up the Equinix Cloud Exchange in Australia
Unified Communications

New CSPs bulk up the Equinix Cloud Exchange in Australia

Over 20 new Australian Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) are now offering direct connectivity to enterprises via the Equinix Cloud Exchange.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016
Metronode claims Australian-first as 3 data centers achieve NABERS 4.5 rating
DataCentre infrastructure

Metronode claims Australian-first as 3 data centers achieve NABERS 4.5 rating

Metronode is celebrating an 'end-of-year boost' as the company announced that now three of its data centers have achieved a NABERS 4.5 star rating.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016
Major ShoreTel restructure opens door to four new ANZ management hires
ShoreTel

Major ShoreTel restructure opens door to four new ANZ management hires

Communication solutions provider ShoreTel has announced four internal appointments in its new business units, including channel and client sales.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016
Dicker Data adds Quest IT management to local portfolio
Dicker Data

Dicker Data adds Quest IT management to local portfolio

The addition of Quest to Dicker Data's portfolio provides a 'strategic fit' for Dicker Data reseller partners, according to the distributor.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Ingram Micro debuts 'game changing' partner rewards where anything goes
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro debuts 'game changing' partner rewards where anything goes

Ingram Micro has debuted what it says is a 'game changing' reseller rewards programme. Boss Gary Bigwood explains.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Data storage outstripping 'sexy' IoT sells for SnapperNet resellers
Snapper Network Distributors

Data storage outstripping 'sexy' IoT sells for SnapperNet resellers

Data storage is proving a big winner for SnapperNet and its reseller channel, with the distributor reporting high growth across its storage brands.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
IBM's MD steps down from NZTech board, Unitec and Oracle step in
IBM

IBM's MD steps down from NZTech board, Unitec and Oracle step in

IBM's managing director Rob Lee steps down from NZTech board, to be replaced by Eva Sherwood and Tom Chignell.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Pizza drone deliveries are a thing now - Kiwi customer gets first taste
Drones

Pizza drone deliveries are a thing now - Kiwi customer gets first taste

In a world first, a Peri-Peri Chicken Pizza and a Chicken and Cranberry Pizza have been dropped off to a customer in Whangaparoa.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016