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In-depth: Norton by Symantec explains how Kiwi SMBs lose $19,000 from cyber attacks
Malware

In-depth: Norton by Symantec explains how Kiwi SMBs lose $19,000 from cyber attacks

Cyber blows to Kiwi SMBs average £19k, Norton survey shows. Urgent action needed as attacks surge, with email scams top culprit.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
Poll tax on immigrants to pay for infrastructure?
Schools

Poll tax on immigrants to pay for infrastructure?

New Zealand taxpayers could face a heavier bill for roads, schools and hospitals unless migrants are charged to help fund growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 12th Mar 2017

Global Stories

Australian stories

New APAC distie and VARs boss for HDS
Storage

New APAC distie and VARs boss for HDS

Hitachi Data Systems has continued its channel team revamp with the appointment of a new APAC distribution and VAR lead.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
IoT adoption in Australia & New Zealand lagging behind rest of APAC
Customer Relationship Management

IoT adoption in Australia & New Zealand lagging behind rest of APAC

Australia and New Zealand rank lowest in IoT-enabled customer experience maturity, according to a new report by Genesys.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
Relaunch, expansion for Atlas Gentech's Simply Leasing as leasing demand soars
Fintech

Relaunch, expansion for Atlas Gentech's Simply Leasing as leasing demand soars

Resellers are being urged to capitalise on growing demand for leasing and reap the benefits as Atlas Gentech's Simply Leasing gears up for a relaunch.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
CrowdStrike's new APAC vice president says it's an exciting time as revenue soars
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike's new APAC vice president says it's an exciting time as revenue soars

CrowdStrike's Andrew Littleproud eyes APAC expansion amid a surge in revenue and innovative endpoint security solutions.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Touchscreen desktops to boost sluggish market; Windows gaining tablet ground
Telsyte

Touchscreen desktops to boost sluggish market; Windows gaining tablet ground

Local organisations are eyeing up larger format touchscreen computers, according to Telsyte, which says Windows tablets are also setting the pace.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
AI, the end of cloud, intelligent everything - Cisco's top trends to watch this year
Network Infrastructure

AI, the end of cloud, intelligent everything - Cisco's top trends to watch this year

Cisco's CTO Kevin Bloch heralds AI's rise as the harbinger of tech trends set to revolutionise business and infrastructure in 2017.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Staples ANZ business sold to US private equity firm Platinum Equity
Staples

Staples ANZ business sold to US private equity firm Platinum Equity

Staples has sold its Australian and NZ businesses to private equity firm Platinum Equity, with a rebrand and 'substantial' investment promised.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Nutanix revamps Vocus Communications' infrastructure
Hyperscale

Nutanix revamps Vocus Communications' infrastructure

Vocus Communications leaps forward, upgrading its tech with Nutanix's cloud platform on Dell EMC hardware, boosting efficiency and cutting costs.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Datto eyes channel growth with new MSP partner program
Datto

Datto eyes channel growth with new MSP partner program

Data protection vendor Datto is hoping to lure in new resellers and help current resellers expand their business with an updated MSP partner program.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2017
Cloud push as Polycom joins Ingram Micro unified comms stable
Hybrid & Remote Work

Cloud push as Polycom joins Ingram Micro unified comms stable

Ingram Micro has added Polycom to its stable in a deal which sees greater emphasis on creating cloud-based solutions with partners including Microsoft.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Certus appoints IBM stalwart as VIC state manager
Supply Chain

Certus appoints IBM stalwart as VIC state manager

Certus Solutions today announced it has appointed IBM Smart Commerce expert Michael Vulcan as Victorian state manager.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
How Australia's Essential Eight sets the standard for data protection & breach notification
Breach Prevention

How Australia's Essential Eight sets the standard for data protection & breach notification

Globally, more and more jurisdictions are releasing mandates that will have a substantial impact on companies regarding breach notification.

By Christopher Strand • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Australia gets first taste of virtual alternative to face-to-face identity verification
Biometrics

Australia gets first taste of virtual alternative to face-to-face identity verification

South African company e4 claims it has launched Australia's very first real-time, virtual alternative to face-to-face identity verification.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Microsoft announces widespread channel expansion in AU for Surface Hub
Microsoft

Microsoft announces widespread channel expansion in AU for Surface Hub

Microsoft fights 'tyranny of distance' with expanded Aussie Surface Hub network, boosting workplace collaboration and innovating meetings nationwide.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
The week that was: A wrap-up of this week's AU channel news, moves and action
Unified Communications

The week that was: A wrap-up of this week's AU channel news, moves and action

A lot has gone on this week in the Australian channel, including new job appointments, distie deals and acquisitions - here's a wrap-up of the week.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2017