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Symantec revs up partners with V8 Supercar promotion
Symantec

Symantec revs up partners with V8 Supercar promotion

Symantec is hoping to rev up partners focusing on the SMB market across Australia and New Zealand, with a new channel promotion.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2012
NZ needs new Fibre Optic cable says Orcon CEO
Network Infrastructure

NZ needs new Fibre Optic cable says Orcon CEO

Orcon CEO Scott Bartlett calls for a new submarine cable following Pacific Fibre's project's cancellation, warning NZ's economy may suffer without it.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2012
Telecom Business CEO resigns
Unified Communications

Telecom Business CEO resigns

Alan Gourdie, CEO of Telecom Retail, has resigned effective 31 October 2012, after leading the company through a critical era of growth and competition.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
Silver Peak aims low(er)
Partner Programmes

Silver Peak aims low(er)

Silver Peak Systems unveils lower-end virtual WAN optimisation solutions, aiming to revolutionise the New Zealand reseller market and boost service sales.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2012
Gen-i joins Arbor Networks anti-DDoS coalition
Hyperscale

Gen-i joins Arbor Networks anti-DDoS coalition

Gen-i teams up with Arbor Networks, enhancing DDoS defense for data centers by joining the Cloud Signalling Coalition.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Jul 2012
Survey highlights need to put information back into IT
Risk & Compliance

Survey highlights need to put information back into IT

Businesses need to put the 'i' back into IT according to security software company Symantec, which has just released its first ever State of Information Survey.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2012
'Connected health and fitness' offers fresh opportunity
Health Technologies

'Connected health and fitness' offers fresh opportunity

Fitbit enters New Zealand with its connected health products, promising opportunities for local retailers amid declining returns in traditional tech sectors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
Telecom to de-list from NYSE
Unified Communications

Telecom to de-list from NYSE

Telecom to de-list ADRs from NYSE on 9th July, aiming to cut administration costs. Shares remain on NZX, ASX. Second-half EBITDA forecast at USD $560M.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2012
'Turn IPv6 on and leave it on'
Google

'Turn IPv6 on and leave it on'

Facebook, Google, and other major internet firms will permanently switch to IPv6 at midday NZT today, marking a pivotal step in global internet infrastructure.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2012
Alcatel-Lucent bringing broadband to Tonga
Unified Communications

Alcatel-Lucent bringing broadband to Tonga

Tonga teams up with Alcatel-Lucent to forge broadband links via undersea cable, enhancing connectivity for its 100,000 residents.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th May 2012

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New Zealand (NZ) stories

CommVault comes of age
Partner Programmes

CommVault comes of age

A series of combined reseller and end-user events signify a 'coming of age' for data management company CommVault, according to the events' key speaker.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2012
NetApp eyes top spot
Partner Programmes

NetApp eyes top spot

NetApp has continued its revamp of entry-level offerings, as the company aims for the number one position in the New Zealand market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2012
Loving life -and work
Virtualisation

Loving life -and work

<strong>More than 20 years in the industry haven't dampened Jennifer Rutherford's enthusiasm for the sector — and what it can do for business.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2012
New directors join Icehouse board
Network Infrastructure

New directors join Icehouse board

Auckland incubator The Icehouse has appointed five new board members to spearhead its mission to create 3000 globally competitive Kiwi businesses by 2020.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
Alcatel Lucent Enterprise launch event invite
Connector Systems

Alcatel Lucent Enterprise launch event invite

Alcatel Lucent's Enterprise division is offering a vision for the future of data networking at Auckland and Wellington events next month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th May 2012
Maxnet pulls Fyx 'global mode'
Maxnet

Maxnet pulls Fyx 'global mode'

Maxnet's Fyx has discontinued its 'global mode', allowing access to international content, days after launch, amid legal scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th May 2012
Focus on microverticals from 'the new Infor'
Edge Computing

Focus on microverticals from 'the new Infor'

Infor shifts its focus to specialised microverticals, stepping away from generalist ERP solutions to cater to niche industries, says New Zealand manager.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2012
The kiwi start up helping other SMBs compete on Trade Me
Marketing Technologies

The kiwi start up helping other SMBs compete on Trade Me

List items, take orders, fulfil sales, handle payments, and even track invoices - it's a one-stop retailer shop.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 5th May 2012