Sentinel security through Novell
Novell has expanded into compliance monitoring and reporting through the acquisition of E-Security and its flagship Sentinel 5 product.
Stories by Kate Palmer
Argent increases global reach through acquisition
Telecommunications software developer and integration specialist Argent Networks has extended its international reach with the purchase of Australian outfit Integration Management (IM).
SAS makes friends in right places
Trust isn’t often a word bandied between vendors and partners, yet one thriving relationship is proof it can exist in today’s hard-nosed business world.
Patch management offered as service
In a move designed to bolster its partner strategy Patchlink has launched a managed security service provider (MSSP) programme.
Outsourcing heavyweights in for tough times
Hard times are on the horizon for tier-one outsourcing vendors, according to Australian-based Hydrasight analyst John Brand.
Open source philosophy under threat
Independent software vendors (ISVs) could soon become a thing of the past as major software vendors continue to adopt open source software.
Strategic merger tackles CRM market
CRM heavyweight Complete Solutions has merged with ERP specialist Datagroup.
Microsoft tightens piracy protection
In a further crackdown on software piracy Microsoft NZ has extended its Windows genuine advantage (WGA) programme.
Check Point delivers services for SMEs
Security software company Check Point hopes its resellers will take advantage of a service to target the small to medium enterprise (SME) market.
Cisco boosts channel team
Man about town Steve Laurence has joined Cisco’s channel account team as a manager. Laurence, most recently with Lenovo, has also worked for HP, Compaq and Toshiba. Reporting to Jennifer Rutherford, Cisco channel manager, Laurence replaces Hamish Burt, who has yet to reveal his next move.
Gen-i gains Mindshare
Gen-i has shot up the ranks to take out top spot in IDC’s annual Mindshare report.
Argent expands by buying Aussie firm
Telecommunications software developer and integration specialist Argent Networks has extended its international reach with the purchase of Australian outfit Integration Management (IM).
Complete Solutions merges with Datagroup
Industry consolidation continues with the merger of CRM expert Complete Solutions and ERP specialist Datagroup.
Barracudas land in NZ
Datastor received its first shipment of the new Seagate Barracuda 3.5-inch 750GB hard drive fresh off the plane this morning.
Partners wanted for new VoIP product
Communications distributor Amtel is looking for a small number of elite resellers to take on its latest product set.
