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Time running out for Windows Server 2003
DataCentre infrastructure

Time running out for Windows Server 2003

NZ businesses urged to start migrating from Windows Server 2003 as support ends in 7 months, with migration taking up to 200 days.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Kordia first Australasian telco to go live with Microsoft Azure
Public Cloud

Kordia first Australasian telco to go live with Microsoft Azure

Kordia, the Auckland based telecommunications provider, has gone live on Microsoft Azure's ExpressRoute service.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014
NZ to benefit from Office 365 and CRM delivered from Australian datacentres
Customer Relationship Management

NZ to benefit from Office 365 and CRM delivered from Australian datacentres

NZ firms to gain from faster Office 365 and CRM access, hosted in Australian datacentres, enhancing performance and data security.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014
Microsoft partner nominations open; small partners encouraged to enter
Partner Programmes

Microsoft partner nominations open; small partners encouraged to enter

Microsoft Partner Awards open for entries, urging smaller firms to join. IT Engine's success shows big boys are not the only winners.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
Rhipe makes services and support move
Microsoft

Rhipe makes services and support move

Rhipe acquires nSynergy for AU$25m, boosting partner support without taking over customer relations, aiming to fill gaps in service and support.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
Kiwi encrypted cloud-based proofing tool a world first
Cybersecurity

Kiwi encrypted cloud-based proofing tool a world first

PageProof is a fully encrypted browser based tool for creators of any kind to receive feedback and collaborate on documents.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
VMob releases half-year results as it chases international growth
Data Analytics

VMob releases half-year results as it chases international growth

Having a presence in the United States will also allow VMob to take full advantage of the increasing number of integration opportunities with leading.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2014
Commvault leads the way in innovative Cloud solutions
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Commvault leads the way in innovative Cloud solutions

Commvault is taking full advantage of the cloud in the current marketplace and when looking toward the future.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2014
KiwiCover first NZ company to move to Microsoft Azure Australian centres
Public Cloud

KiwiCover first NZ company to move to Microsoft Azure Australian centres

KiwiCover Insurance is the first New Zealand company to migrate its information technology platform to the new Microsoft Azure centres in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014
Ingram Micro wins Microsoft SPLA deal
Microsoft

Ingram Micro wins Microsoft SPLA deal

Ingram Micro has inked a deal with Microsoft for distribution of the services provider licence agreement (SPLA) licensing in New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014
Datacom, Microsoft and Zespri complete world first in public cloud
Public Cloud

Datacom, Microsoft and Zespri complete world first in public cloud

Datacom has migrated Zespri International's global SAP platform along with other applications to Microsoft Azure.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014
Slim pickings as virtualisation gold rush ends
Virtualisation

Slim pickings as virtualisation gold rush ends

Virtualisation has gone from gold rush to slim pickings in just a year. But as Heather Wright discovers, there are still opportunities to be found.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014
Dimension Data stakes claim on NZ cloud market
Microsoft

Dimension Data stakes claim on NZ cloud market

Dimension Data launches NZ's first enterprise-class cloud platform, promising aggressive market penetration and unique local support.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2014
What is the real cost of cloud computing?
Hyperscale

What is the real cost of cloud computing?

Discover the true cost of cloud computing with 451 Research's Cloud Price Index, revealing an average $2.56 per hour for web applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
Docker feels heat from competitors Joyent and Linux
Virtualisation

Docker feels heat from competitors Joyent and Linux

Docker faces stiff competition as Joyent and Linux's Canonical deploy open-source container tech, heating up the virtualisation market.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Google updates cloud to compete with Amazon and Azure
Hyperscale

Google updates cloud to compete with Amazon and Azure

Google announces updates to its Cloud Platform services, including a new container engine and expanded connectivity options. Prices also cut.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014
Kiwi companies invest in Microsoft Azure
Public Cloud

Kiwi companies invest in Microsoft Azure

Kiwi companies embrace Microsoft Azure with new Australia-based data centres, heralding a digital transformation era for local businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2014
Micosoft Azure now available in Australia for Kiwis
Hyperscale

Micosoft Azure now available in Australia for Kiwis

Microsoft Azure expands to Australia with two new data centers, promising lower latency and cloud computing benefits for New Zealand organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014