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Beating the risks
Virtualisation

Beating the risks

New technologies pose security risks for organizations embracing web and communication strategies, survey shows.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009
Procuring a better procurement process
EduTech

Procuring a better procurement process

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

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009
Brocade: embroidering the channel proposition
Brocade

Brocade: embroidering the channel proposition

After acquiring Foundary Networks late last year, Brocade is now in the process of restructuring its channel partnership model.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st May 2009
Channels – the nature of enablement
Microsoft

Channels – the nature of enablement

Donald Hastie, CEO of ERMLive, reveals how re-designing software to integrate with Microsoft tech transformed his channel strategy and improved sales.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009
Call in the VIPs
Virtualisation

Call in the VIPs

Just two and a half years ago Virtual Infrastructure Professionals (VIP ) was a micro-business with a team of two.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2008
Is OLPC the answer?
EduTech

Is OLPC the answer?

Is One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) the answer?  Stephen Dukker, Chairman and CEO of NComputing, and eMachines co-founder, certainly doesn't think so.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2008
IBM NZ partner programme 2007
Education, Learning & Training

IBM NZ partner programme 2007

IBM's 2007 Partner Programme targets ANZ's SMB market, enhancing value for partners with new initiatives, free training, and a NZ $1 million co-marketing boost.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Sep 2007
Woods wins for the 2nd year
Fintech

Woods wins for the 2nd year

In July, Quicken New Zealand awarded Verna Woods, director of Quick Training in Tauranga, its prestigious Consultant of the Year by Quicken NZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Sep 2007
A message from Haddock
Microsoft

A message from Haddock

Microsoft UK's Steve Haddock shares advice for the Cure Kids Adventure Race, emphasising team effort, understanding strengths, race nutrition, and perspective.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2007

Stories from Other Regions

The perfect storm for teleworking
Unified Communications

The perfect storm for teleworking

Now is the time to do what you've talked about for ages – take a look at your unsustainable travel policies and do the sums.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009
Nortel's nForce goes into OverDrive
Education, Learning & Training

Nortel's nForce goes into OverDrive

In September Nortel launched OverDrive, a new 'frequent flyer' style loyalty program for its nForce channel partners.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2008
SNIA ANZ opens its doors
Education, Learning & Training

SNIA ANZ opens its doors

SNIA ANZ launches individual memberships for SMEs at AUD $95, offering access to top-tier resources, training discounts, and an exclusive networking community.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2008
Encourage productivity – get active!
Health Technologies

Encourage productivity – get active!

There are a couple of things about being safe and comfortable at the office that not a lot of people consider.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
HP targets niche markets
EduTech

HP targets niche markets

HP eyes niche markets with the HP 2133 Mini-Note, aiming at educational and business sectors, despite its short two-hour battery life.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st May 2008
HP offers more support
HP

HP offers more support

Hp NZ is focused on strengthening its existing partner relationships through the introduction of two new channel relationship roles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Dec 2007
Wacom embraces change
EduTech

Wacom embraces change

Wacom appoints Scholastic as its new distributor in New Zealand, enhancing educational outreach and unveiling a fresh brand identity designed by Wolf Olins.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2007
CA helps bridge the digital divide
Unified Communications

CA helps bridge the digital divide

CA boosts digital access, donating USD $25,000 and resources to Huntly's Computers in Homes scheme, empowering 18 disadvantaged families.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2007
Hitting the sweet spot
Storage

Hitting the sweet spot

A surge in demand for Ultra Mobile PCs brings a broader range to New Zealand, thanks to a Vantex Distribution and Tegatech partnership.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2007