Partners stories - Page 710

Polycom wins 2011 Microsoft UC Innovation Partner of the Year for enhancing collaboration through cutting-edge integrated conferencing solutions.

Gov't allocates $1.5bn to tackle underinvestment in NZ's telco infra, aiming to boost broadband speed and affordability amidst regulatory challenges.

Businesses urged to prioritise continuity planning amidst low preparedness, with a focus on remote access and service delivery amid disasters.

Christchurch businesses demonstrate remarkable resilience post-earthquakes, with sectors, especially IT, rallying to restore the economic fabric.

Microsoft's Mango OS has been released to manufacturers, meaning Windows Phone 7 handsets could hit the market in the coming months.

More than 200 partners have achieved Symantec specialisations since the company launched its enhanced partner program in April.

Apple eyes Hulu, sparking debates on its potential acquisition to bolster iTunes and challenge Netflix, despite brand operation differences.

Industry analysts urge telcos to partner with IT providers to max out cloud gains and overcome operational hurdles, says Ovum.

Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent, and Qualcomm face accusations of rigging the standard for emergency phone location tech.

UK website speculates fast-growing Chinese vendor Huawei could be in line for a sweet equipment supply role within the UFB project.

US firm Riverbed has acquired local software company Aptimize, known for its website acceleration tools, in a deal valued at tens of millions of dollars.

Strong regional relationships have seen Dimension Data adopted as a global partner with virtualisation specialists, Citrix.

Huawei aims to dominate the New Zealand market, showcasing cutting-edge Android devices and planning to be a top five global handset vendor by 2013.

Simm's, soon to be expressonline, partners with Huawei after seven months of talks, starting with enterprise networking products and aiming to expand further.

Businesses urged to implement disaster recovery plans following natural disasters, highlighting the need for preparedness and the right tools.

Data loss can cripple a business, and quick recovery of data, databases and servers is crucial, says Greg Wyman vice president for Asia Pacific, StorageCraft.

SMBs globally miss critical backup solutions, creating reseller opportunities in hybrid IT environments, Acronis report reveals.

Businesses are raising the stakes on disaster recovery. As cloud and virtualisation grow, resellers face challenges ensuring continuity in chaotic times.

Aastra revamps its New Zealand approach with a local channel programme, new hires, and imminent product launches to boost market share and partner engagement.

Infor introduces ambitious initiative with competitive commissions and bonuses for partners, aiming to double channel revenue within three years.