Partners stories - Page 886

Working with security customers and vendors
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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cybersecurity
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check point software
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partners
Hamish Soper, Check Point Software Technologies New Zealand country manager looks at strategies to create real value for customers when selling security.

Microsoft ramps up Windows Phone commitment with new partners
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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smartphones
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microsoft
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lenovo
Microsoft has announced new partners and relaxed requirements for Windows Phone, according to industry analyst firm Ovum.

Gen-i rings changes to unleash mobility benefits
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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cloud services
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ict
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gen-i
Gen-i to introduce new mobile customer services to unleash potential of new mobility technologies in New Zealand.

Dot Kiwi - Taking the Internet in a new direction...
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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uc
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martech
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software development
New .kiwi domain launches, offering New Zealanders a unique online identity to showcase their Kiwi pride globally.

Hitachi Data Systems expands Symantec reseller deal
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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storage
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symantec
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hitachi
Hitachi Data Systems has revealed an agreement to resell Symantec NetBackup data protection software and Enterprise Vault information archiving software.

Defiant Microsoft kickstarts Windows Phone growth…
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Microsoft's Joe Belfiore believes 2014 is the year the company takes on its iOS and Android competition in the smartphone market.

Resolve your security with WatchGuard Technology
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Wellington-based cloud infrastructure and IT hosting firm, Resolve Technology, exceeded expectations in their partnership with WatchGuard Technology.

Data centre solutions provider appoints DC as ANZ distie
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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hyperscale
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dc
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distribution central
Distribution Central becomes Arista Networks' ANZ distie, expanding its software-defined networking solutions across Australia and New Zealand.

IDC: Partner differentiation paramount in 2014
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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saas
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paas
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iot
Differentiation is key to survival in the cloud market, as commoditisation leads to price competition and reduced margins, says IDC.

Data recovery set to drive reseller growth in 2014
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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dr
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cloud services
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kroll ontrack
Resellers set for growth in 2014, with 77% banking on data recovery to boost business, says Kroll Ontrack survey.

Lightning Lab joins forces with Microsoft Ventures
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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microsoft
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lightning lab
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microsoft ventures
NZ's Lightning Lab teams up with Microsoft Ventures to supercharge local startups with unparalleled mentorship and resources.

SnapperNet secures first deal of 2014 - Panasonic NZ on board
Thu, 20th Feb 2014
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
SnapperNet teams up with Panasonic NZ to distribute advanced SIP endpoint product range, targeting new channels.

Some things get better with age... Software doesn't
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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microsoft
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windows
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partners
As Microsoft ends support for Windows XP and Office 2003, businesses face significant security risks. Time to modernise with the latest tech.

Will Partner Programs reflect new Partner Business Models?
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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paas
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iaas
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partner programmes
Only 16% of partners earned 100% of their revenue from their own services, from their own products, or through resale, according to a recent IDC survey.

Channel partners invited to Trend Micro partner programme launch
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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partner programmes
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trend micro
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event
Trend Micro invites partners to a breakfast launch of their new partner programme at the Sofitel Hotel, Auckland on April 4, promising lucrative opportunities.

Is partner enablement the new currency?
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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data analytics
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bi
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social media
IDC claims vendors that provide the most compelling and useful enablement for their partners will gain channel dominance.

Unified Comms secret start-up revealed...
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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uc
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contact centre
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ucfx
After months of mystery, UCFX is unveiled as the go-to Microsoft Lync specialist in communications, with plans for global expansion.

Microsoft inks Office 365 digital signature deal
Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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microsoft
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docusign
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microsoft office
Microsoft reveals long-term strategic partnership to make DocuSign’s eSignature apps widely available from within Microsoft Office 365.

New fund to help meet need for homegrown tech talent
Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
A new tuition fund to train software developers has been launched to help address the critical shortage of IT talent in New Zealand.

Connector Systems go local with reseller promotions
Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
New years generally begin with new goals and IT distributor Connector Systems has kicked off 2014 flying New Zealand’s local flag.