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The Channel investigates Forrester Distributor report: Part 1
Information Communication & Technology

The Channel investigates Forrester Distributor report: Part 1

Asia Pacific distributors face tough times, with 42% reporting disappointing business outcomes in 2012, though optimism blooms for 2013.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2013
Web Drive: Why move to cloud servers?
DataCentre infrastructure

Web Drive: Why move to cloud servers?

57% of Kiwi firms to up cloud spend, with 40% allocating over 10% of IT budgets, says Web Drive, highlighting the shift towards cloud servers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2012
Taking virtualisation beyond the server
Virtualisation

Taking virtualisation beyond the server

New Zealand is one of the most virtualised nations in the world. But what does that mean for the reseller channel?.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
Gain business insights with Microsoft
Microsoft

Gain business insights with Microsoft

Unlock the power of Big Data with Microsoft's Business Insights Summit in Wellington and Auckland, offering key insights for IT pros.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Nov 2012
Vector chairman strengthens Plan-b board
Vector

Vector chairman strengthens Plan-b board

Michael Stiassny has been appointed to the board of Plan-b, New Zealand's only end-to-end business continuity provider.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2012
The Plan-b story – AS400 and all
Unified Communications

The Plan-b story – AS400 and all

Plan-b's journey from spare IBM AS400 hires in the 1990s to a national business continuity giant illustrates how innovation can transform operational models.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2012
Industry stalwart joins Plan-b in Wellington
Unified Communications

Industry stalwart joins Plan-b in Wellington

Ken McWilliams joins business continuity provider Plan-b in Wellington to help align organisation for future growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Sep 2012
Corporate market cash boost for Apple
Apple

Corporate market cash boost for Apple

Apple set to propel corporate tech investment, selling $17bn in Macs and iPads by end of 2012, driving a potential 35% sales increase by 2023.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 11th Sep 2012
Are you an 'accidental entrepreneur'?
Symantec

Are you an 'accidental entrepreneur'?

Study shows business founders have been driven by necessity rather than inspiration since the downturn of 2008.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2012
Usage policy: why IT needs to take charge
Firewalls

Usage policy: why IT needs to take charge

As firms grapple with the complexities of social media, the role of IT in driving robust usage policies is becoming undeniable.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2012
Sustainability: Should CIOs still care?
Virtualisation

Sustainability: Should CIOs still care?

In a changing IT landscape, CIOs play a crucial role in steering their organizations towards genuine sustainability, not just Green IT.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Fri, 25th May 2012
News: Apple's tax avoidance, 100 Thunderbolt devices, the road to OS Xi, and more!
Apple

News: Apple's tax avoidance, 100 Thunderbolt devices, the road to OS Xi, and more!

There's a fantastic piece from the New York Times on how Apple sidesteps billions in taxes, by taking advantage of a few laws in the US.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2012
Risk and compliance solution with focus on business
Data Analytics

Risk and compliance solution with focus on business

The result is a truly multi-dimensional view of the IT risks associated with any given business process, group or function.

By Angelique Jurd • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012
Enterprises turning to Apple
Apple

Enterprises turning to Apple

Apple's invasion of corporate IT, long Microsoft's stronghold, sees businesses spending billions on Macs and iPads for innovation and mobility.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2012
Has Microsoft missed the tablet boat?
Microsoft

Has Microsoft missed the tablet boat?

Is Microsoft too late for the tablet market? With tech giants already on their 3rd gen products, Forrester calls Windows 8 very late to the party.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Mobile Apps: Not just for consumers anymore
Bring Your Own Device

Mobile Apps: Not just for consumers anymore

Jim Watson, Good Technology vice president and corporate general manager looks at the channel's role in mobile apps.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2012
BYOD risk for ANZ companies
Bring Your Own Device

BYOD risk for ANZ companies

Companies across the region share concerns over the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend dominating the IT industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2012
Cloud: good for NZ business and the CIO
Risk & Compliance

Cloud: good for NZ business and the CIO

New Zealand and Australia businesses are proving to be ready adopters of cloud services. The most recent Asia Pacific Cloud Index.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2011