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'Best ever' H1 results for Harvey Norman with IoT among the drivers
Internet of Things

'Best ever' H1 results for Harvey Norman with IoT among the drivers

Harvey Norman has logged its 'best ever' first half results, with IoT and connected technology among the driving forces for the company.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Dell EMC targets midmarket with turnkey hybrid cloud VxRail offering
Network Infrastructure

Dell EMC targets midmarket with turnkey hybrid cloud VxRail offering

Dell EMC is pushing its hyperconverged infrastructure to the mid market adding its Enterprise Hybrid Cloud platform on VxRail appliances.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017
AU contact centre spend surpasses $500m in 2016
Software-as-a-Service

AU contact centre spend surpasses $500m in 2016

Recent research has revealed huge growth in the contact centre market in Australia - including the service providers showing the most potential.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
JB Hi-Fi posts record sales and earnings for H1 despite NZ sales decline
JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi posts record sales and earnings for H1 despite NZ sales decline

JB Hi-Fi has reported record sales and earnings results for the first half of 2015, clocking a 23.6% increase in revenue which hit $2.6 billion.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Aquion signs on as first local Unisys Stealth value added reseller
Virtualisation

Aquion signs on as first local Unisys Stealth value added reseller

Aquion becomes ANZ's inaugural reseller of Unisys Stealth, offering top-notch cyber protection for enterprises and governments.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Datto acquires Open Mesh for new managed networking offerings
Datto

Datto acquires Open Mesh for new managed networking offerings

Datto has acquired cloud-based networking provider Open Mesh in a deal designed to provide channel partners with new managed networking services.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Microsoft AU channel boss takes on New Zealand role
Digital Transformation

Microsoft AU channel boss takes on New Zealand role

One of Australia's most high profile channel bosses is heading to NZ, with Microsoft's Phil Goldie taking on a new role at Microsoft NZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Hong Kong investor snaps up Hemisphere Technologies
Hemisphere Technologies

Hong Kong investor snaps up Hemisphere Technologies

Hemisphere Technologies has been acquired in a deal the security distie says provides partners with increased market opportunities.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2017
Photo gallery: ShoreTel partners lift off for NASA space experience
ShoreTel

Photo gallery: ShoreTel partners lift off for NASA space experience

Local ShoreTel partners have experienced a space odyssey at the Kennedy Space Center after winning the vendor's Great Rewards 2016 incentives program.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
UltraServe continues global expansion with new appointment
Dimension Data

UltraServe continues global expansion with new appointment

UltraServe is ramping up its plans for international growth with a new VP of operations to manage senior project engineers and general ops.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Geoff Wright to lead Dell EMC's channel in ANZ
Network Infrastructure

Geoff Wright to lead Dell EMC's channel in ANZ

Dell EMC appoints Geoff Wright as new channel chief for ANZ, responsible for implementing new partner program.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Aruba's ANZ partners and resellers converge for Atmosphere 2016
Internet of Things

Aruba's ANZ partners and resellers converge for Atmosphere 2016

The 2016 ANZ Atmosphere Conference comprises of Aruba's technology partners and resellers as well as customers and prospects.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
Aerohive eyes Ruckus channel in 'flagging competitor landscape'
Data Analytics

Aerohive eyes Ruckus channel in 'flagging competitor landscape'

Aerohive is eyeing up the Ruckus reseller channel as it seeks to expand its own reach and capitalise on new growth markets locally.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Inmarsat partners with Geoscience Australia for new research project
Inmarsat

Inmarsat partners with Geoscience Australia for new research project

Inmarsat partners with Geoscience Australia for research project to enhance navigation accuracy using multiple satellite systems.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
Australia punching above its weight in fight against malware, Microsoft report says
Malware

Australia punching above its weight in fight against malware, Microsoft report says

In the second quarter of 2016, 13% of Australian computers encountered malware attacks, compared to the worldwide rate of 20.8%.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Words Kiwis should probably avoid using on their LinkedIn profiles
LinkedIn

Words Kiwis should probably avoid using on their LinkedIn profiles

'Using the right words and substantiating them with real examples of your work makes your profile more authentic.'.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
JB Hi-Fi NZ profit slumps despite revenue growth
JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi NZ profit slumps despite revenue growth

JB Hi-Fi NZ has seen its final profit for last financial year almost halved, despite an 11% rise in revenue and a jump of nearly 13% in gross profit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
TechCollect calls for Australian companies to recycle e-waste
Unified Communications

TechCollect calls for Australian companies to recycle e-waste

TechCollect calls on Australian businesses to recycle their e-waste on 'Waste Not, Want Not' day, promoting sustainability.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016