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Exclusive: SnapperNet eyes trans-Tasman venture
Snapper Network Distributors

Exclusive: SnapperNet eyes trans-Tasman venture

Director Richard Paul has told The Channel that the New Zealand-based distributor has its sights set on Australia.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
Kaseya teams with base 2
Ingram Micro

Kaseya teams with base 2

Kaseya collaborates with base 2 to enhance its ICT Managed Services in NZ and Australia, promising reduced downtime and cost savings.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 30th Mar 2010
Dell dives in deep
Network Infrastructure

Dell dives in deep

Dell partners with Simms NZ to boost its presence in the New Zealand market through distribution, aiming to expand beyond its 70% direct sales share.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Mar 2010
Express Data named top three employer
Express Data

Express Data named top three employer

For the first time ever, three IT companies have topped Hewitt's Best Employers in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) survey.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2010
Axis signs second NZ channel partner
Security industry

Axis signs second NZ channel partner

The network video provider has signed up Hills Electronic Security to distribute the full range of Axis products in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Mar 2010
Ingram Micro's email slip-up
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro's email slip-up

Ingram Micro faces backlash after mistakenly CC'ing an email to hundreds, sparking a review of their email etiquette.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2010

Global Stories

Riverbed signs Westcon
Distribution Central

Riverbed signs Westcon

Riverbed Technology expands in ANZ by partnering with Westcon Australia, aiming to enhance IT performance through advanced WAN optimisation solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Apr 2010
Exclusive: NewLease targets 100 NZ partners
Licensing

Exclusive: NewLease targets 100 NZ partners

The software services subscription-licensing firm has told The Channel that it aims to go from 40 partners to 100 by the end of the year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2010
Ingram MD issues new web update
Ingram Micro

Ingram MD issues new web update

Ingram Micro MD Gary Bigwood commits to refining the web platform amidst reseller feedback, promising ongoing updates for improvement.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Apr 2010
Join the information highway
Document Management

Join the information highway

Small businesses face the digital dilemma of document management to boost efficiency and sustainability on the information highway.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
The efficient enterprise
Distribution Central

The efficient enterprise

Virtualisation tech paves the way for enterprise efficiency, yet IT hurdles dampen ROI. Here's how to deploy it effectively and optimise resources.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
SnapperNet: 'Q1 ahead of targets'
Snapper Network Distributors

SnapperNet: 'Q1 ahead of targets'

Director Richard Paul has told The Channel that Q1 financials are ahead of expectations and that the firm is looking to hire new talent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Mar 2010
Exclusive: Distribution Central NZ's $631k profit
Firewalls

Exclusive: Distribution Central NZ's $631k profit

Director Nick Verykos has told The Channel that the firm's focus will now be placed on existing distribution partnerships with no new vendors planned.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2010
Another day, another Facebook scam
Chillisoft

Another day, another Facebook scam

McAfee Labs exposes a widespread Facebook scam: a fake password reset email with a malicious attachment. Users warned to stay vigilant.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Mar 2010
Ingram website still 'requires work'
Ingram Micro

Ingram website still 'requires work'

Ingram Micro's newly re-launched website still has issues, according to the company's Managing Director, Gary Bigwood.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Mar 2010
Ingram Micro website still not working
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro website still not working

Resellers report serious issues with Ingram Micro's new website, impacting their businesses. Integration problems and missing information cited.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2010
Westcon appoints new MD
Westcon-Comstor

Westcon appoints new MD

Leigh Howard has been named Managing Director for Australia, while Wendy O'Keeffe continues to serve as Executive Vice President for the Asia Pacific region.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 9th Mar 2010
Ingram Micro website issues identified
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro website issues identified

Ingram Micro's new website, which experienced performance issues at launch, has since gained stability and improved performance, according to MD Gary Bigwood.

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