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• A/NZ unified comms specialist Pyrios sold to AGC Networks

  Global ICT solutions provider AGC Networks has bought A/NZ unified communications specialist Pyrios, formerly part of the Comworth stable.

• ​Sektor bolsters NZ portfolio with Comworth acquisition

  “Each of these agencies perfectly complements our existing product range in support of our partners."

• Boost for SMBs as Comworth launches OKI printing range in NZ

  “Some 70% of the New Zealand business market for multifunctions has copiers as a component..."

• Comworth goes on recruitment drive for Zultys

  Off the back of its recent deal with Zultys, distributor Comworth is currently recruiting 20 resellers to be part of a select group of channel partners for its Zultys range of PABX offerings.

• Comworth's Mansfield promoted to new position

  Comworth’s Murray Mansfield has been internally promoted to the new role of telephony southern region channel manager.

• Comworth signs disty deal with Zultys

  US based unified communications company Zultys has chosen Comworth as its local distributor.

• Comworth refreshes website

  Distributor Comworth has added new features to its website, aiming to make it a more valuable tool for partners.

• Chris Thorley steps up to OKI Oceania marketing role

  Marketing manager Chris Thorley of OKI distributor Comworth is moving to Sydney in July due to his promotion to the OKI Oceania marketing manager role.

• Status quo for Comworth on local Oki partnership

  Long-term Oki distributor Comworth’s sole New Zealand distribution agreement with the vendor won’t be affected by the changes to Oki’s sales model across the Tasman. Comworth Systems general manager Mark Charlesworth says Oki has assured his company it will be business as usual in New Zealand after Oki established an Australian sales office, bought out the printing and imaging division of Australian wholesale distributor IPL and appointed Synnex there. Comworth was given the assurances late in 2008 when Oki began plans to buy IPL, and again recently at the time of the IPL announcement in Australia, says Charlesworth. “The reasons they want the status quo are the size of the New Zealand market, which doesn’t necessarily warrant a direct presence, and they said ‘we don’t think we would do as good a job as you have done’.” Charlesworth says he sees advantages for Comworth as a result of the Australian presence being established. “I would expect benefits in terms of being that one step closer to Oki rather than having to go to Japan to talk to someone.” Although Comworth still reports to Oki in Japan, rather than in Australia, it will be able to share Oki stock from Australia, says Charlesworth.

• Comworth on the move in Auckland, Wellington

  Company growth has led Comworth to relocate in Wellington and Auckland.

• Comworth adds Panasonic multifunctions

  Comworth has been appointed as the sole distributor of a new range of Panasonic multifunction printer/copiers.

• Comworth ‘transitioning’ MEC vendors, wants 50% of distributor’s staff

  Key vendors represented by distributor MEC seem set to follow it to Comworth Group under the recently-announced acquisition deal.

• Charlesworth takes Shore honour

  Comworth founder and managing director David Charlesworth has been inducted into the Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence awards hall of fame.

• Rimage swaps Region4 for Comworth

  Disc publishing specialist Rimage has signed Comworth Systems as the local distributor, replacing Region4.