Lenovo builds data centre credentials with A/NZ channel growth
Lenovo is adding an extra dimension to the highly competitive data centre market in A/NZ, driven by increased channel growth, 800 customer wins and new alliances.
Stories by James Henderson
iSANZ Awards honour standout Kiwi security leaders
A host of specialist NZ security firms, banks, public sector agencies, non-profits and professionals have been honoured during the annual iSANZ Awards.
Microsoft is building an army of AI partners in NZ
Microsoft has rolled out an educational campaign designed to up-skill partners as artificial intelligence adoption increases across New Zealand.
45% of Kiwi businesses ‘unprepared’ for data breaches
Almost half of businesses in New Zealand are unable to defend against data breaches, citing challenges around endpoint security, data protection and employee behaviour.
Is Accenture about to acquire Oracle specialist partner, PrimeQ?
Accenture is exploring a potential acquisition of specialist Adelaide-based partner PrimeQ, as the technology giant continues to build out Oracle capabilities.
SAP splashes out $8B on SurveyMonkey rival, Qualtrics
SAP has signed an agreement to acquire Qualtrics in a deal worth US$8 billion, snapping up the survey software vendor before its planned IPO.
Hills expands Extreme Networks offering to NZ
Hills has signed an agreement to extend its distribution of Extreme Networks to include New Zealand, selling the vendor’s wider portfolio through the channel.
70% of MSPs set to enter M&A activity
Managed service providers are gearing up for an era of ownership change as the channel edges towards an all-out M&A frenzy.
Interactive commits to Kiwi channel through Dicker Data
Interactive has signed an extended distribution agreement with Dicker Data in New Zealand, designed to drive further growth through the local channel.
IntegrationWorks bolsters hybrid offering through Axway alliance
IntegrationWorks has joined forces with specialist vendor Axway to provide hybrid integration offerings to customers across Australia and New Zealand.
Is BlackBerry about to buy Cylance for $1.5B?
BlackBerry is in talks to buy cyber security company Cylance for as much as $1.5 billion, Business Insider has reported.
Sophos steers channel towards security services
Sophos has outlined plans to drive further subscription growth across the channel as partners build out managed security services.
Deloitte Digital launches in NZ, targets enterprise
Deloitte has launched a combined digital offering in the New Zealand market, designed to drive enterprise adoption across the country.
Dimension Data CEO to head up combined NTT business
Dimension Data CEO Jason Goodall has been selected as the leading candidate to head up the combined NTT business amid final integration plans.
ConnectWise pivots partners towards security services
ConnectWise has outlined a path for channel growth through managed services, advising partners to pivot towards lucrative security offerings.
