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Oracle's Sun takeover could result in redundancies

Mon, 25th Jan 2010
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Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems, approved by EU officials, may lead to significant job cuts as it pursues expansion into hardware.
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Apple to host iTunes libraries in the cloud?

Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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Apple might soon host iTunes libraries in the cloud, following its buyout of Lala, hinting at major changes ahead.
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Symantec CEO's pledge to smaller businesses, resellers

Mon, 14th Dec 2009
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Symantec CEO Enrique Salem pledges ongoing support to SMBs and resellers, emphasising the critical role of partners in reaching these segments.
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Viaduct buys out Nelson EFTPOS provider

Mon, 7th Dec 2009
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Viaduct, New Zealand's leading EFTPOS dealer, acquires Nelson-based Networkz, marking its entry into the point of sale market and expanding Casio distribution.
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“You can't suck a golf ball through a straw” - Cisco

Mon, 7th Dec 2009
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Cisco country manager Geoff Lawrie has criticized recent reports questioning the need for ultra fast broadband access in New Zealand.
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Expansion could double reseller margins

Thu, 19th Nov 2009
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WatchGuard's expansion into messaging and content security could see reseller profits soar, doubling margins in the next 1-2 years.
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HP to acquire 3Com

Thu, 12th Nov 2009
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In a move that will disrupt the networking industry, Hewlett-Packard has entered into an agreement to buy network, switching, routing and security.
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Fuji Xerox strengthens ANZ printer team

Tue, 10th Nov 2009
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In a move to strengthen its management team, Fuji Xerox has promoted staff and created new positions within its ANZ printer channel sales team.
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XT sales below expectation

Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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The XT Network is considered a key plank in Telecom's transformation plan, so how has it performed? Today's Q1 briefing was the first chance to find out.
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M86 acquires Finjan

Wed, 4th Nov 2009
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M86 Security has acquired Finjan to bolster its web security offerings, integrating advanced SaaS-based solutions and secure web gateways into its portfolio.
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The business advantage

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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document management
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Advantage Computers thrives by combining high-quality tech solutions with integrity, revolutionising business IT since 1984.
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Brocade vies for piece of Cisco market share

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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Brocade challenges Cisco, offering a complete end-to-end data center solution and expanding partner education to seize market share.
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On the wings of a Dove

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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Dove's GM Chris Rycroft shares insights from 25 years in IT, reflecting on industry change and the underestimated impact of the iPhone.
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Crown board has little telco experience

Thu, 29th Oct 2009
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banking
The board that will oversee the government's $1.5 billion broadband network has been announced by ICT Minister Steven Joyce.
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SmartPay purchases ETHOS system

Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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SmartPay acquires ETHOS system from Cadmus Developments, allowing total control over product development, with the deal valued at up to USD $7 million.
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Asnet expands in South Island

Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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Effective this month, Asnet announced that it has acquired the assets and business of Christchurch-based IP Communications Limited.
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A billion hits a day at YT

Mon, 12th Oct 2009
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YouTube, celebrating three years under Google, reports over a billion daily video views, as co-founder Chad Hurley highlights the platform's growth.
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Westcon acquires Datastor

Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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Westcon has acquired Auckland-based Datastor to bolster its data centre, virtualisation, storage tech portfolio, and expand its footprint in the Asia Pacific.
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A date with Datastor

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Datastor's CEO, Dave Rosenberg, talks to The Channel about his IT career so far and his new-found passion for mountain biking.
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Unite and conquer

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Businesses pivot to strategic collaborations, promising access to new markets and customers, in a transformative shift from traditional alliances.