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ISPs' dilemma: the curse of section 92A
Internet Service Provider

ISPs' dilemma: the curse of section 92A

The enactment of section 92A in New Zealand compels ISPs to manage copyright disputes, but vague guidelines and broad definitions complicate compliance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
DON'T MISS: Brocade switch/router configuration and management course
Brocade

DON'T MISS: Brocade switch/router configuration and management course

Hone your network skills at the Brocade switch/router course, 23-27 March, at Auckland's Excom Education. Essential training for IT professionals.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2009
Juniper's bigger commitment to NZ partners
Customers

Juniper's bigger commitment to NZ partners

Juniper Networks appoints Ian Quinn as its first New Zealand Country Manager, enhancing local leadership to bolster relationships with NZ partners.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009
Acronis launches online portal for Australia and New Zealand channel partners
Disaster Recovery

Acronis launches online portal for Australia and New Zealand channel partners

Backup and recovery software producer Acronis has unveiled its new channel program for Australia and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009
BullGuard strengthens relationships
Synnex

BullGuard strengthens relationships

BullGuard expands NZ reach, appoints Cellnet as distributor, bolstering on-shelf presence and mobile bundles. Aims to deepen partner ties in 2009.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009
Clearswift re-channels business
Clearswift

Clearswift re-channels business

Clearswift restructures its global distribution strategy, introducing a uniform two-tier channel program with enhanced partner margins and rebate schemes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009
It's not the economy, stupid (but the structure)
Data Analytics

It's not the economy, stupid (but the structure)

One of the more subtle areas that often trips up new ventures, especially contractors, is the attribution rule.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009
Becoming an IBM business partner
Partner Programmes

Becoming an IBM business partner

IBM enhances its business partnership program to lead the midmarket, become the partner of choice, and be the top provider of integrated solutions in 2009.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009
Hitachi invests in the SMB market
Express Data

Hitachi invests in the SMB market

Hitachi is shifting focus to the SMB market with new distributor partnerships in 2009, aiming to enhance brand presence and support channel partners.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009
Programming outside the square
University of Canterbury

Programming outside the square

Sir Gilbert Simpson, visionary programmer and recipient of the NZX Flying Kiwi award, credits his success to unorthodox methods and collaboration.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009
Nortel's nForce goes into OverDrive
Education, Learning & Training

Nortel's nForce goes into OverDrive

In September Nortel launched OverDrive, a new 'frequent flyer' style loyalty program for its nForce channel partners.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2008
Technology facilitates SME innovation and growth
Massey University

Technology facilitates SME innovation and growth

New report highlights the importance of SMEs in New Zealand and the link between innovation, technology, and business performance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2008
Connecting New Zealand with the rest of the world
Unified Communications

Connecting New Zealand with the rest of the world

Multimedia messaging services (MMS) has not had an easy start in New Zealand, nor indeed the rest of the world.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2008
If it's broke, fix it
Revenue

If it's broke, fix it

Auckland IT infrastructure solutions provider Computer Brokers is not 'broke' – in fact revenues have exceeded $30 million – but their name does not 'compute'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2008
Micrososoft recommends retailers prepare for Xbox holiday season
Gaming

Micrososoft recommends retailers prepare for Xbox holiday season

Microsoft advises retailers to get ready for a booming Xbox 360 holiday season, as new pricing and games are set to drive high demand in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2008
Software protection: guarding your intellectual property assets
Physical Security

Software protection: guarding your intellectual property assets

Last month we wrote about investing in new ideas, in companies whose underlying asset is in the form of intellectual property.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2008
NetApp exemplifies Tier 1 at 2008 Partner Summit
Gaming

NetApp exemplifies Tier 1 at 2008 Partner Summit

NetApp strengthens its position as a Tier 1 leader at the 2008 ANZ Partner Summit, aiming for the top spot in the ANZ storage market by Christmas.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2008
SNIA ANZ opens its doors
Education, Learning & Training

SNIA ANZ opens its doors

SNIA ANZ launches individual memberships for SMEs at AUD $95, offering access to top-tier resources, training discounts, and an exclusive networking community.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2008
Finding relationships that build your capacity
Small Business

Finding relationships that build your capacity

As with any investment, channel partners need to ensure they're getting the maximum return from their vendor relationship.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2008