Partners stories - Page 971

Ratcliffe steps down from Chorus, steps up to UFB
Wed, 12th May 2010
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resignations
Mark Ratcliffe has stepped down temporarily from his role at Chorus to lead Telecom's push to become the government's partner in its $1.

PBX resellers and IT&T integrators wanted
Tue, 11th May 2010
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active communications
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partners
AVST and Active Communications have formed a new Asia Pacific distribution agreement and are looking for new channel partners.

Hawke's Bay lines company to offer business users fibre
Tue, 11th May 2010
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fx networks
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tuanz
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UnisonFibre has signed a deal with national fibre provider FX Networks and is ready to connect business users to its fibre network in Hawke's Bay.

Axia goes public with Vodafone alliance
Mon, 10th May 2010
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chorus
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Axia NetMedia, the Cinderella in the Government’s $1.5 billion fibre beauty contest, went public with an alliance with Vodafone today.

Telecom unveils XT wholesale partners
Mon, 10th May 2010
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3g
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digital island
Further details have been released on last week's news that Telecom had signed three Mobile Virtual Network Operators onto the network.

ICONZ launches partner program
Mon, 10th May 2010
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developers
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resellers
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iconz
ICONZ has launched a new partner program, designed to enhance collaboration with resellers, integrators, developers, and SaaS providers.

Datastor becomes Polycom NZ distributor
Fri, 7th May 2010
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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poly
Polycom enhances its NZ footprint, naming Datastor as distributor and Asnet as platinum reseller, spearheading its expansion in New Zealand.

FXP success “testament to channel partners”
Fri, 7th May 2010
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printing
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market
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fuji xerox printers
Fuji Xerox Printers celebrates a 163% growth in New Zealand with new Auckland offices, attributing success to channel partners' support.

NetSuite strikes IBM partnership
Thu, 6th May 2010
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erp
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ibm
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sap
The growth of software as a service means companies have an increasing need to integrate data and business processes, says IBM.

M86 eyes NZ growth
Thu, 6th May 2010
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email security
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rsa security
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growth
M86 Security appoints former RSA Sales Director Jason Pearce as Director Sales Engineering in APAC, aiming to boost growth in Australia and New Zealand.

Splunk looking for New Zealand partners
Wed, 5th May 2010
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
Daniel Miller, Splunk Regional Manager for Australia and New Zealand, has told The Channel that he's committed to the New Zealand market.

Apax acquires majority interest in Sophos
Tue, 4th May 2010
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Apax Partners to buy majority stake in security firm Sophos in a deal valuing the company at $830M, with founders retaining a key share.

Rethink urged on telco regulation
Tue, 4th May 2010
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digital entertainment
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google
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chorus
Richard Hooper, former Ofcom deputy chair, challenges NZ’s telco regulation approach; advises harmony among agencies and advocates for dark fibre access.

Axon CEO: Our competitors will sit up and take notice
Tue, 4th May 2010
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partner programmes
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customers
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axon
Axon CEO Scott Green says the company’s acquisition by Integral Technology Group will offer significant value to customers and grab competitors' attention.

Checklist to protect your identity
Tue, 4th May 2010
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data protection
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physical security
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personal computing devices
An interactive identity theft self-test tool has been launched by international privacy commissioners, offering practical tips to protect personal information.

Cloud-based community watch goes live
Mon, 3rd May 2010
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datacom
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police
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partners
Hamilton City Council, New Zealand Police and Datacom have launched the first phase of a community services partnership designed to reduce property offending.

Retail – what’s selling?
Sat, 1st May 2010
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crm
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martech
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partners
Shift to buyer's market as consumers wield tech to make savvy-purchasing decisions, outpacing retailers' adaptability.

Beware of phony friends
Sat, 1st May 2010
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cloud services
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facebook
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twitter
As small businesses increasingly leverage social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn, the rise in phishing and cyberattacks demands vigilant security measures.

New line in communication
Sat, 1st May 2010
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kordia
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kiwibank
Vector is leading the alliance of 19 lines companies and independent fibre companies called the New Zealand Regional Fibre Group (NZRFG).

Mitel Joins BlackBerry Alliance Program
Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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smartphones
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blackberry
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mitel
he combined solution will enable fixed and mobile voice communications, and help to increase corporate efficiencies and promote employee responsiveness.