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

Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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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.
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The fascinating history of Zebra Technologies

Sat, 11th Feb 2017
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From punch cards to IoT, explore Zebra Technologies' journey of innovation in print and data capture over the last three decades.
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Malwarebytes buys Saferbytes in move to snap up self-learning tech

Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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Global anti-malware heavyweight Malwarebytes has acquired Italian cybersecurity startup Saferbytes for an undisclosed amount.
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Exclusive Networks, BigTec ramp up under new local boss

Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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Watch out disties – the new local boss for Exclusive Networks NZ and BigTec is fired up, talking tough and ready to take on the market.
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Polaris Data Centre makes 'Mega' update for new and existing tenants

Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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Already widely regarded as one of Australia's leading Tier 3+ data centres, Polaris has now taken the experience to a whole new level.
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Spark talks business with new acquisition on the horizon

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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Spark plans to acquire TeamTalk, offering a significant premium to its latest share price, in a deal benefiting shareholders.
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Internet of things, data centre aid Intel in 'transformative' year

Mon, 6th Feb 2017
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Strength in its IoT, data centre and security offerings helped drive Intel revenues for 2016 up, but weren't enough to prevent declining net income.
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Will 2017 be the year that IoT threats go mainstream?

Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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From a security perspective IoT devices are fundamentally flawed. And the bad guys are getting pretty good at exploiting them.
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CITIC Telecom takes over Linx Telecommunications to further China & Europe growth

Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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CITIC Telecom CPC has announced that it has fully acquired Linx Telecommunications, furthering goals to expand across Asia, Europe & China.
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Vodafone's two cents on what lies ahead for tech

Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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Vodafone forecasts a tech revolution with cyber security, AR, and diversity at the helm as it champions a more inclusive future.
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Reckon targets ANZ market with two cloud-first acquisitions

Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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financial systems
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cloud services
Reckon sharpens edge in ANZ with strategic cloud app acquisitions, bolstering retail and mobile workforce efficiency.
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Datto acquires Open Mesh for new managed networking offerings

Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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Datto has acquired cloud-based networking provider Open Mesh in a deal designed to provide channel partners with new managed networking services.
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Selling your IT services business? CompTIA tells how

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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planning
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CompTIA offers up seven steps to sell your IT services business - and says it isn't just those selling that can benefit from getting ready for a sale.
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Robust Office 365, Azure push Microsoft revenue, profit up

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Microsoft's cloud push has seen the company post strong results for Q2 2017, with Office 365 and intelligent cloud leading the charge.
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VMware rakes in 'record' annual revenue from bumper year

Fri, 27th Jan 2017
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The cloud and mobility company announced its fourth quarter and FY 2016 results after a bumper year of strategic launches and acquisitions.
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Kiwi cloud software start-up sets its sites on North America

Fri, 27th Jan 2017
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Datagate Innovation has raised more than one million dollars in capital as it gears up to to enter the North American market.
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Exclusive: IoT portfolio on the cards for growing Connector Systems

Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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Just shy of one year on from its acquisition by Ingram Micro, Connector Systems' boss Mark Dasent outlines key growth areas for the year ahead.
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Cloud marketplaces: The death knell for resellers?

Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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cloud services
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There will be less need for middlemen, resellers in particular. Cloud platforms and marketplaces eliminate geographical issues...
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APAC colocation market hits US$9b; Equinix, Digital Realty retain global leadership

Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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APAC's data center colocation and wholesale market netted nearly US$9b in Q3 of 2016 with Equinix and Digital Realty remaining the global leaders.
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Trend Micro attributes Magic Quadrant leadership to strategic acquisition

Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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Trend Micro's acquisition of TippingPoint has been a key strategic move in its positioning as a leader in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant.