Protecting partners during Covid-19
In the case of Covid-19 - a once in a generation crisis - it’s accurate to report that the channel ecosystem is under water.
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Global corporate tech spend could be cut by 4.1% in 2020 due to coronavirus
But the forecast drop in tech budgets may be less than initially feared as companies race to accelerate spending to support employees that now have to work from home.
How local distributors are keeping the lights on amid COVID-19
As with businesses in just about every industry vertical, distributors are facing unprecedented conditions within which to operate, but the disruptions haven’t stopped those in the local market from keeping things moving for partners.
How distributors are managing supply and demand in the face of COVID-19
Distributors across the region are activating their business continuity plans, declaring they’re open for business, keeping supplies up to meet demand and reassuring partners of minimal disruption.
JB Hi-Fi temporarily closes all New Zealand stores
JB Hi-Fi has temporarily closed all 14 of its New Zealand stores, a move made in response to the New Zealand government’s introduction of alert level four restrictions.
Confirming new dates for EDGE 2020
EDGE 2020 has been rescheduled until late in the second half of 2020, in response to recent Covid-19 developments in Australia and New Zealand.
Winc, OfficeMax NZ owner 'aggressively revamping' operations model
Platinum Equity, the private equity firm that owns both Winc and OfficeMax New Zealand, has been "aggressively revamping" its operations model across both markets.
Ingram Micro to vigorously contest anti-competitive case decision
Ingram Micro plans to vigorously contest the decision handed down by the French Competition Authority that came with a €63 million fine as part of an anti-competitive behaviour case involving Apple.
Apple takes big steps to confront coronavirus impact outside China
Apple is closing all retail stores outside of China for two weeks and letting Apple Card holders skip March payments.
French antitrust regulator fines Apple, Ingram Micro and Tech Data
France’s competition watchdog has fined Apple 1.1 billion euros, saying it was guilty of anti-competitive behaviour towards its distribution and retail network.
New Zealand smartphone sales defy global trends
Smartphone sales in New Zealand rose over the fourth quarter by 10 per cent year-on-year, while global sales fell by 0.4 per cent.
Coronavirus to cause PC shipments to fall in 2020
The PC market is expected to take a hit by the end of 2020 with shipments forecast to decline by nine per cent year-on-year, partly due to the spread of coronavirus.
Smartphone shipment surge marks new era for mobile market
Global smartphone shipment growth in the final quarter of 2019 marks a new cyclical era for the mobile market, according to research firm Canalys.
Global smartphone sales on the rebound in 2020
Global smartphone sales are expected to reach 1.57 billion units in 2020, new data shows.
New Zealand device shipments face slight decline
PC, tablet and mobile phone shipments are all expected to decline ever so slightly through to 2022 according to new data.
2020 unlikely to repeat 2019’s global PC market success
This year's global PC market isn’t expected to meet 2019’s growth due to disruptions across various markets and vendors not meeting the demand of new technologies.
What’s in store for the channel in 2020?
Forrester Research’s principal channel partnerships and alliances analyst Jay McBain takes an extensive look at the forces set to impact the channel in 2020.
Tech Data snaps up Asian distributor Inflow Technologies
Tech Data has unveiled plans to acquire Inflow Technologies in a move designed to drive channel expansion across Asia Pacific.
Introducing EDGE 2020: Executional Excellence
IDG is proud to officially launch EDGE 2020, the leading technology conference for business leaders in Australia and New Zealand.
Jabra updates partner program in A/NZ
Audio and sound solutions vendor Jabra has launched an updated version of its One Partner Program for the Australian and New Zealand region.
$50 rewards, and other great reasons to read up on Dynabook
The storied Toshiba laptop brand relaunched globally as Dynabook last year. Kickstarting 2020, the channel-centric vendor has been offering partners a $50 incentive per notebook sold.. Read more
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$50 rewards, and other great reasons to read up on Dynabook
The storied Toshiba laptop brand relaunched globally as Dynabook last year. Kickstarting 2020, the channel-centric vendor has been offering partners a $50 incentive per notebook sold.
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