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The week in channel-land: New deals, channel reappearances and revenue tumbles

Fri, 7th Apr 2017
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The weather outside may have been frightful this week, but that didn't stop the distie deals, vendor offerings and channel reappearances.
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Tech Data and Westcon-Comstor make the cut as APJ distie partners for Datadobi

Thu, 6th Apr 2017
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Datadobi recently announced the appointment of Tech Data and Westcon-Comstor as their distribution partners for Asia Pacific and Japan.
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Negotiations continue for Westcon and Logicalis parent

Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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Negotiations are continuing for Westcon-Comstor and Logicalis parent Datatec for a 'significant transaction' first flagged in January.
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Exclusive: AWS spot instance optimisation tool coming to Westcon-Comstor

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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Westcon-Comstor will launch an AWS spot instance optimisation tool later this month to enable resellers to take advantage of spot optimisation prices.
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Westcon parent warns of significant transaction ahead

Mon, 30th Jan 2017
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Datatec, parent company to Westcon Group and Logicalis, has issued a cautionary statement that it is in negotiations for a significant transaction.
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Updated: Westcon lands Cylance distie deal, ANZ excluded

Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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Cylance has partnered with Westcon to distribute its endpoint security solutions, expanding its global reseller network.
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Rosenberg returns to fulltime NZ role as Westcon-Comstor seeks AU boss

Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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Dave Rosenberg will head up Westcon-Comstor's Kiwi operations next year, with the distributor currently looking to hire an Aussie managing director.
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2016: 366 days of change in Kiwi channel-land

Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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We take a look back at the year that was, the stories that showcased the Kiwi channel at its best -and worst- and the people that make up the channel.
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Benefits of upgrading your servers & OS – and the dangers of staying put

Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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It has become vital to be agile and on the pulse of change – not least of which lies the importance of refreshing servers and operating systems.
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2017 a year of change for Westcon-Comstor

Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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Westcon-Comstor is bullish about 2017 as it strengthens its data centre focus - and promises 'a year of change'.
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Updated: Dicker Data NZ snaps up Lenovo; Westcon dropped

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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Dicker Data New Zealand acquires Lenovo agency, dropping Westcon New Zealand from the local distribution lineup.
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The 2017 National Disaster Recovery Survey - win $200

Sat, 26th Nov 2016
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Is your current disaster recovery solution suitable for your needs? Take this simple survey and be in to win $200.
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Exclusive: Westcon-Comstor serves up SMB 'business in a box' - and AWS margins

Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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Westcon-Comstor has debuted an SMB 'business in a box' option on the back of its work with Maestrano - and margins for some AWS offerings.
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Exclusive: Westcon-Comstor to bring cloud and CLP together on BlueSky

Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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Westcon-Comstor is bringing cloud and CLP together under its BlueSky platform, enabling resellers to manage both from a single portal.
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Westcon-Comstor financial division lands in Australia

Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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Westcon Financial Services has opened its first office in Australia, appointing Mark Hegarty as director for the Australian & New Zealand operations.
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Westcon NZ revenue up, but profit down on back of EMC change, turbulent market

Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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Westcon Group NZ sees 3% rise in revenue in 'turbulent' market, with profit down and services revenue slashed.
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Juniper Networks partner awards: NZ company takes top spot

Fri, 12th Aug 2016
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NZ's 2 Degrees crowned Juniper Networks' ANZ Partner of the Year at a grand Sydney ceremony, leading innovation in networking.
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Weston-Comstor adds Maestrano dashboard to BlueSky 4.0 release

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Westcon-Comstor has added Maestrano's dashboard, which synchronises data from leading business apps, to its BlueSky cloud and service platform.
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Exclusive: Westcon-Comstor eyes Kiwi growth; ups local investment

Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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Westcon-Comstor has added two new staff, including industry stalwart Lance Primrose, as the distie sees strong growth in the local market.
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Ingram Micro hires former NEC & Westcon channel exec

Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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Ingram Micro has made a strategic decision to hire Dan Meadows as its business manager for its Unified Communications operations.