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2016 looking rosy for smartphone vendors, despite some turbulence
Analyst report

2016 looking rosy for smartphone vendors, despite some turbulence

New forecasts predict that over 1.5 billion smartphones will be shipped in 2016, as the industry grows by more than 10%.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
Hyperconvergence demand drives SimpliVity to new highs
Hyperscale

Hyperconvergence demand drives SimpliVity to new highs

SimpliVity says its bookings and customer numbers are booming as demand for hyperconverged infrastructure soars and hyperconvergence goes mainstream.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016
Juniper boosts SDN and cloud play with BTI acquisition
Juniper Networks

Juniper boosts SDN and cloud play with BTI acquisition

Juniper Networks is acquiring cloud and metro networking SDN vendor BTI Systems in a move expected to bolster its DCI and metro market play.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
10 trends from CES 2016
CES

10 trends from CES 2016

The 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas provided a glimpse of new technology and innovation to come during the rest of the year.

By Rob Gallagher • 9 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
4G LTE market undergoes explosive growth
4G technology

4G LTE market undergoes explosive growth

The global LTE market is set to grow at a significant 78.6% CAGR until 2019 due to a rising demand for high-speed broadband.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Nakisa expands reseller partnership beyond Australia
Human Capital Management

Nakisa expands reseller partnership beyond Australia

Nakisa and Presence of IT have entered into a new reseller partnership agreement to support the growing customer demand in APJ and North America.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2015
Mako: Spark owed $26.9m, little chance of funds for unsecured creditors
Physical Security

Mako: Spark owed $26.9m, little chance of funds for unsecured creditors

Spark NZ was owed $26.9 million when Mako Networks went into receivership, with little chance of unsecured creditors recouping their funds.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2015
True innovation lies in the power of many
Unified Communications

True innovation lies in the power of many

In the digital age, strategic partnerships are far superior to internal research and development (R&D) or acquisitions, according to new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Enprise sells off software business; refocuses on 'high growth'
Enprise Group

Enprise sells off software business; refocuses on 'high growth'

Enprise Group has sold its software business to a North American company, but held onto its Enprise Anywhere software, as it refocuses the business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015
Solid growth in Australia bolsters Ingram Micro global results
Fintech

Solid growth in Australia bolsters Ingram Micro global results

Continued 'solid' growth in Australia has helped Ingram Micro's Asia Pacific operations to a strong performance for Q3.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2015
Ingram Micro bullish on Q3 financials
Fintech

Ingram Micro bullish on Q3 financials

Ingram Micro says it grew its global cloud business by more than 100% year on year in Q3, with the Asia Pacific business remaining strong.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2015
Dell debuts sweeping new channel programs and investments
Storage

Dell debuts sweeping new channel programs and investments

Dell is continuing to ramp up its channel business, with 'sweeping new programs and investments' to accelerate the channel business in 2016.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2015
UXC Eclipse expands viticulture reach with WineDirect buy
Microsoft

UXC Eclipse expands viticulture reach with WineDirect buy

UXC Eclipse has continued its buying spree, snapping up WineDirect's ERP business to become the global leader in Dynamics NAV for the wine industry.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2015
Mako Networks sold to US provider
Physical Security

Mako Networks sold to US provider

United States telecommunications service provider D&S Communications has acquired the assets of Mako Networks from the company's receivers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
UXC Eclipse acquires Kiwi Dynamics AX and BI business
Microsoft

UXC Eclipse acquires Kiwi Dynamics AX and BI business

UXC Eclipse has continued its acquisition trail, snapping up the Microsoft Dynamics AX and Business Intelligence divisions of NZ's Koorb Consulting.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2015
UXC Eclipse brings home $68m revenue from North American market
Microsoft

UXC Eclipse brings home $68m revenue from North American market

Microsoft Australia Partner Award winner UXC Eclipse is hailing its North American foray an 'unprecedented' success after gaining $68m in revenue.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
Kiwi company signs major North American partner
Supply Chain

Kiwi company signs major North American partner

Kiwi Wi-Fi software company Tomizone has expanded its international footprint, signing a major service delivery partner in North America.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015
SolarWinds looks to channel for help with bullish plans
Application Performance Monitoring

SolarWinds looks to channel for help with bullish plans

SolarWinds' new ANZ boss has ambitious growth plans for the company locally – with the local reseller channel a key part of that play.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2015
Phone scams: increasing numbers, wider scope
Malware

Phone scams: increasing numbers, wider scope

ESET takes a look at phone fraud, the impact of technology in terms of spoofing and VoIP, and the growing use of cell phones.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2015