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The market outlook for Unified Communications remains strong, but significant changes are expected in how it is sold.

Maclean Computing, a prominent IT company in New Zealand, has undergone a transition as Chris Maclean takes over as CEO from his father Allan.

We’ve all heard about the recession, haven’t we? In fact, we’ve been beaten on the head with it, ambushed by it jumping out from under the bed.

OBS delves into best practice and benchmarking in the IT industry, highlighting the importance of customer demand, self-regulation, and continuous improvement.

Agile, evolving from reseller to tech titan, sells software biz to Avaya and sets sights on global expansion, unfazed by recession.

The government looks to overhaul the broken ICT procurement process, aiming for transparency, efficiency, and wider industry involvement amidst rising costs.

Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 7, will be released on October 22nd, offering new opportunities for partners.

NetApp nods to inclusion: This year’s partner program revamp sees minor but meaningful changes, focusing on local engagement and a more inclusive approach.

Cloud computing is changing the way businesses operate, and IT professionals need to adapt. The cloud is here and it's time to understand it.

Co-ordinated effort needed to protect multi-enterprise applications from cybercrime and data loss, risking $US1 trillion.

Acronis sees 40% growth in New Zealand and launches an up-skilling training programme for resellers, with courses starting in July for NZD $189.

IT reseller Acquire has grown into a multi-million dollar eCommerce business with over 20,000 customers. Director, Simon Scott, discusses its success.

In-house data centers face uncertainty as cloud computing gains traction, but have a key role to play in the next 18 months.

EMC, Cisco, and VMware unite at Inform 09, aiming to create the data centre of the future and innovate in IT for efficiency.

Businesses face evolving cyber threats, from sophisticated criminal attacks aimed at stealing data to challenges in securing virtualised data centres.

The New Zealand government has pledged $1.5 billion to build a fibre-optic network, reaching 75% of the population in ten years.

NZ's $1.5bn fibre-optic network aims to boost economy by up to $4.4bn a year, but educating businesses on its value is crucial.

Kordia CEO Geoff Hunt speaks to Telecommunications Review editor Sarah Putt about the transformation of Kordia.

The rise of mobile Internet usage sees 52% of users now online, with UK consultancy Webcredible noting social networking as a key activity.

Sage reveals how ERP systems can fuel growth and efficiency for NZ's SMEs, potentially offering a significant return on investment.