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Statistics NZ launches Business Toolbox
Government

Statistics NZ launches Business Toolbox

Statistics NZ has launched Business Toolbox, a free online toolset aimed at SMEs, providing easy access to market data and industry performance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Feb 2010
A loyal customer
Small Business

A loyal customer

In New Zealand, small businesses, making up 97.2% of all companies, seek nimble IT solutions for growth, highlighting a vast yet challenging market.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010
Kaspersky Labs roadshow comes to NZ
Small Business

Kaspersky Labs roadshow comes to NZ

Kaspersky Labs brings its roadshow to Auckland's Eden Park with a sports theme and insights from the Melbourne Demons. Exciting updates await attendees.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2009
The low-down on ERP
Enterprise Resource Planning

The low-down on ERP

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

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2009
Creating New Zealand's world-class channel
IT Industry

Creating New Zealand's world-class channel

Economic indicators may have taken a turn for the worse but that's no reason for it to affect the quality and best practice of the channel.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Hitachi invests in the SMB market
Express Data

Hitachi invests in the SMB market

Hitachi is shifting focus to the SMB market with new distributor partnerships in 2009, aiming to enhance brand presence and support channel partners.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009
Technology facilitates SME innovation and growth
Small Business

Technology facilitates SME innovation and growth

New report highlights the importance of SMEs in New Zealand and the link between innovation, technology, and business performance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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
Finding relationships that build your capacity
Small Business

Finding relationships that build your capacity

As with any investment, channel partners need to ensure they're getting the maximum return from their vendor relationship.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2008
Geo-location a first of its kind
Malware

Geo-location a first of its kind

Secure Computing has launched the Secure Firewall solution, a pioneering geo-location based filter aimed at SMEs and SMBs to combat evolving email scams.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2008

Global Stories

Small Business (SMB) stories

Dell announces new SMB management
Lenovo

Dell announces new SMB management

Dell announced the appointment of three members to its SMB and channel divisions in ANZ, including a new Channel Manager for New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2010
2010 'the year of the cloud'
EduTech

2010 'the year of the cloud'

More than 70% of SMEs plan to switch to cloud computing within the next five years, according to a study carried out by British ISP Easynet Connect.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2010
Distributor Soft Solutions launches own product
Disaster Recovery

Distributor Soft Solutions launches own product

Distributor Soft Solutions transitions to vendor, launching the Business Continuity Appliance to address SMEs' gaps in cost-effective hardware failure recovery.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2009
IDC rewards cloud excellence
Software-as-a-Service

IDC rewards cloud excellence

NetSuite became the only Software-as–a-Service (SaaS) business vendor to receive IDC's SMB Excellence Award yesterday.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2009
Symantec adds benefits to channel program
Endpoint Detection and Response

Symantec adds benefits to channel program

Symantec to enhance its SMB and Endpoint Management Specialisations program in Asia Pacific and Japan, offering partners rebates, support, and training.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2009
New role for Symantec ANZ channel director
Symantec

New role for Symantec ANZ channel director

Symantec today announced that David Dzienciol will be taking on an expanded role to lead Symantec channels and SMB business across Asia Pacific and Japan.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2009
What to Virtualise
Storage

What to Virtualise

Small businesses can virtualise servers, desktops, storage, and networks. Experts advise assessing ROI first to ensure cost-efficiency and practicality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009
The butterfly effect
Unified Communications

The butterfly effect

From providers to software, read about how ERP can benefit small businesses in New Zealand and help them succeed globally.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Fri, 1st May 2009