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Kiwi Stories

Managed IT stories

Datacom & 2degrees form ICT partnership to boost services

Datacom and 2degrees have teamed up in a strategic partnership to offer enhanced ICT services, including managed IT, cloud, mobile, and cyber security across New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025

Unified Communications

Kordia CEO Shaun Rendell steps down for health reasons

Shaun Rendell resigns as CEO of New Zealand's leading telecom and broadcast org, Kordia, citing health concerns; tenure marked by expansion into cyber security and cloud services.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Managed IT stories

DataCentre infrastructure

HostPapa launches dedicated server hosting with five tiers

HostPapa has launched Dedicated Server Hosting with five tiers, offering businesses enhanced performance, security, and flexible managed or unmanaged options.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

Unified Communications

DXC introduces new service to speed SAP migration to Microsoft Azure

DXC Technology launches DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft, a managed service to accelerate SAP IT modernisation using Azure and flexible pricing models.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Efex strengthens cyber services with Datcom buy amid expansion

Efex has acquired Australian cybersecurity firm Datcom to boost its managed IT services amid rising cyber threats and over 500 breach reports in six months.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report

Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Softsource vBridge marks 20th year with Nelson expansion

Softsource vBridge marks its 20th anniversary with a significant expansion, opening new offices in Nelson and adding over a dozen local hires.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024

Network Infrastructure

MSPs are waiting – so why is it so hard to ask for help

Despite the known benefits of seeking aid from MSPs, many in IT remain reluctant due to fears of vulnerability, independence, loss of control, and rejection.

By Nabeel Mukhtar • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024

Storage

Pure Storage aids 5G Networks in trailblazing data centre consolidation

In a leap for environmental sustainability and service enhancement, Pure Storage aids 5G Networks in successfully consolidating data centres.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024

Platform-as-a-Service

11:11 and SteelDome improve on-premises data storage and protection

The fully managed service is designed for organisations in need of secure, scalable and cost-efficient storage of their unstructured, on-premises data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023

Multi-cloud

Kordia acquires Auckland-based managed IT firm Base2

Kordia Group CEO Shaun Rendell says it's a natural progression of the company's services as IT and telecommunications converge.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd May 2021

Data Analytics

Technology distribution is changing - so where do channel partners stand?

New technologies don't mean the end for channel partners - distributions can still add value, says CompTIA director.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016

Hybrid Cloud

What to consider before stepping onto the managed hybrid IT path

Businesses are outsourcing elements of their tech infrastructure, according to CenturyLink, making managed hybrid IT the architecture of choice.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2015

Marketing Technologies

Zebra adds support and managed service offerings

Zebra Technologies launches support services and new managed service to enable partners to grow revenue and deepen relationships with customers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2015

Partner Programmes

Key benefits of managed hybrid IT

When an organisation partners with the right managed hybrid IT solutions provider, they reap the benefits of a tailored solution, says CenturyLink.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Managed IT stories

Disaster Recovery

SIOS & FCS InfoTech team up to boost IT resilience in India, GCC

SIOS Technology and FCS InfoTech partner to enhance IT resilience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions in India and the GCC region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Duco joins ServiceNow Partner Program & expands leadership team

Adelaide's Duco joins ServiceNow Partner Program, appointing Sean Sounes to lead ServiceNow solutions and bolster digital transformation across APAC.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Abacus Group expands global cybersecurity with Entara acquisition

Abacus Group has acquired managed security firm Entara, boosting its global cybersecurity services with AI-driven incident response for financial clients.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025