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US$800m deal on table in possible Westcon-Comstor sale
Westcon-Comstor

US$800m deal on table in possible Westcon-Comstor sale

Datatec has confirmed its considering a possible US$800m sale of a major share of Westcon-Comstor. Analysts tip Synnex and Arrow as best fit buyers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
Negotiations continue for Westcon and Logicalis parent
Logicalis

Negotiations continue for Westcon and Logicalis parent

Negotiations are continuing for Westcon-Comstor and Logicalis parent Datatec for a 'significant transaction' first flagged in January.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
A third of organisations are still paying cyber ransoms as attacks keep on growing
Malware

A third of organisations are still paying cyber ransoms as attacks keep on growing

Amid surging cyber attacks, a third of hit firms continue to pay ransoms, with employee mishaps flagged as a significant risk.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
Aussies more romantic than Kiwis, Adobe reckons, but we like the bedroom
Marketing Technologies

Aussies more romantic than Kiwis, Adobe reckons, but we like the bedroom

Pulses look set to be racing in France and New Zealand this Valentine's Day as the only two countries to search for images of couples in bed.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
In2IT Technologies inks reseller deal with SAP India
SAP

In2IT Technologies inks reseller deal with SAP India

In2IT Technologies becomes a SAP Value Added Reseller for India, providing IT consultancy and cost-effective SAP solutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
India using alternative channels to enable widespread broadband services
Unified Communications

India using alternative channels to enable widespread broadband services

The Government of India is working to bring cost-effective broadband services to all its citizens, through the use of white spaces.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Westcon parent warns of significant transaction ahead
Westcon-Comstor

Westcon parent warns of significant transaction ahead

Datatec, parent company to Westcon Group and Logicalis, has issued a cautionary statement that it is in negotiations for a significant transaction.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2017
UCWeb undergoes 'strategic change' with new GM appointment
Unified Communications

UCWeb undergoes 'strategic change' with new GM appointment

UCWeb has gone through what it calls a 'strategic' change in its business, and has now appointed a new general manager, Damon Xi.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'
Microsoft

No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'

Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Xero takes home NZ international business award
Fintech

Xero takes home NZ international business award

Xero wins Excellence in Leadership award at New Zealand Business Awards. CEO Rod Drury accepts and emphasizes company's commitment to social challenges.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Aus Gov gets serious about late payments, launches national inquiry
Marketing Technologies

Aus Gov gets serious about late payments, launches national inquiry

The Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has launched an inquiry into the late payment of small businesses.

By Jonathan Cotton • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Taupo tech success story great news for regional economies
Marketing Technologies

Taupo tech success story great news for regional economies

Traff1k D1g1tal has become one of the country's latest international success stories, and now the company has been recognised by Amy Adams.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
The top 10 emerging risks in cybersecurity
DevOps

The top 10 emerging risks in cybersecurity

Insider threats and ageing vulnerabilities among top 10 cybersecurity risks, says Gartner's expert at Johannesburg conference.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Quantum IT Limited, NZ appointed as exclusive distributor by Blueleaf
Partner Programmes

Quantum IT Limited, NZ appointed as exclusive distributor by Blueleaf

Quantum IT New Zealand was appointed as exclusive distributor for New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands by Blueleaf Software Technologies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Trend Micro helps INTERPOL bring down notorious Nigerian cybercriminal
Cybersecurity

Trend Micro helps INTERPOL bring down notorious Nigerian cybercriminal

Trend Micro has helped INTERPOL catch the leader of a Nigerian cyber criminal ring, responsible for up to $60 million in losses from BEC scams.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Ingram Micro US$6 billion acquisition hits speed bump
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro US$6 billion acquisition hits speed bump

Tianjin Tianhai's US$6 billion acquisition of Ingram Micro has hit a speed bump, with Shanghai Stock Exchange asking for more information on the deal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016

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New chief takes over at combined Thomas Duryea Logicalis
Thomas Duryea

New chief takes over at combined Thomas Duryea Logicalis

Michael Chanter has taken on the top role at the newly combined Thomas Duryea Logicalis, becoming chief executive.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2017