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Kiwi Stories

Wind of change for Mistral Software
Soft Solutions

Wind of change for Mistral Software

New Zealand distributor Mistral Software has merged to become a division of Soft Solutions, but it's business as usual during the transition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2010

Global Stories

Services Ontrack for Kroll
EduTech

Services Ontrack for Kroll

<strong>Best known locally for its data recovery software, Kroll Ontrack is looking to spread its wings and offer services via a New Zealand partner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
Nuance shows resellers the money
Nuance

Nuance shows resellers the money

Nuance has launched a new Reseller Rewards Program, offering up to USD $2000 in 'Prezzy' cards quarterly for registering sales opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012
Putting the 'Unified' in Unified Communications
Unified Communications

Putting the 'Unified' in Unified Communications

Polycom rebrands Intelligent Core as RealPresence, aiming to boost UC interoperability and double revenue to USD $3 billion with open standards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2011
SonicWALL goes SuperMassive in NZ
Firewalls

SonicWALL goes SuperMassive in NZ

SonicWALL will unveil its SuperMassive E10000 Series firewall at a Wellington event, with insights from experts on security challenges in the digital age.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2011
Dunedin businesses accept security challenge

Dunedin businesses accept security challenge

Dunedin's Aerograph and Mosgiel's TracMap are finalists in the Global Security Challenge APAC final in Sydney, vying for USD $500,000 in prizes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2011
Internet traffic to multiply sevenfold by 2015
Dropbox

Internet traffic to multiply sevenfold by 2015

Internet traffic is set to soar, with global usage projected to hit 1.2 million petabytes annually by 2015, driven by Asia's rapid growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
The top of your game
Virtualisation

The top of your game

As businesses recover from the financial crisis, CIOs must expand their role, leveraging cloud computing to drive top-line growth and stay competitive.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
New ANZ General Manager for RSA
IT Automation

New ANZ General Manager for RSA

RSA appoints Andy Solterbeck as General Manager for ANZ, aiming to boost the enterprise and mid-market segments. Solterbeck hails from Telstra.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2011
Kaseya opens up MSP award
IT Automation

Kaseya opens up MSP award

Kaseya's MSP of the Year award opens to New Zealand partners for the first time, seeking role models in IT services. Application deadline: 12th November.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2010
Citrix focused on new channel partnerships
Virtualisation

Citrix focused on new channel partnerships

Citrix appoints Andrew Susa as Senior Director of Asia Pacific Partner Organisation, targeting new alliances and expanding the partner ecosystem in the region.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
FrontRange targets NZ channel expansion
Channel Manager

FrontRange targets NZ channel expansion

FrontRange Solutions is set to expand its partner network in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost its market presence in the APAC region.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Sep 2010
IDC: PC sales up 22% globally
PC Market

IDC: PC sales up 22% globally

Global PC sales surged 22.4% in Q2 2010, driven by strong growth in EMEA and robust desktop shipments, IDC reports. US and APAC lag slightly.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jul 2010
Ciena opens Auckland operation
Network Infrastructure

Ciena opens Auckland operation

Ciena expands into Australia and New Zealand with new offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland, aiming to transform local networks under new leadership.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Jun 2010
Melbourne IT signs three year HCL deal
Oracle

Melbourne IT signs three year HCL deal

Melbourne IT has signed a three year deal with HCL Technologies to implement its global Integrated Web Services IT integration project.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd May 2010
M86 Security unveils channel training program
Certification

M86 Security unveils channel training program

M86 Security launches a comprehensive training program for channel partners, offering flexible learning paths via classroom, webinar, or online options.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2010
Human error blamed for increased recovery requests
Business Continuity

Human error blamed for increased recovery requests

Recovery from the cloud is a business necessity and recovery requests are dramatically increasing due to human error, Kroll Ontrack has said.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2010
M86 says new announcements coming
Research and Development

M86 says new announcements coming

Jeremy Hulse, VP APAC for M86 Security, has told IT Brief that the company has several announcements planned for the year ahead.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2010