Maxnet stories

TelstraClear leads as the fastest broadband provider in December, outpacing rivals despite its recent acquisition by Vodafone.

Maxnet joins TrueNet's speed test, shining in browsing speed only to falter at peak times. Updates promise improvement.

Vocus Communications buys NZ's Maxnet for $9.5m, boosting its cloud and data centre footprint in the Australasia region.

Sky TV faces Commerce Commission scrutiny over competition and content access concerns amid new Igloo TV service launch with TVNZ.

Maxnet's new unlimited broadband deal entices Kiwis, filling the waitlist quickly as consumers seek to end frustrating data caps.

Resellers can help customers get their storage in shape, says John Martin, principal technologist, NetApp Australia and New Zealand.

Despite cheap and expandable storage options, unmanaged data can drive up other data centre costs, highlighting the need for management.

An explosion of digital data is putting pressure on businesses but offers a wealth of opportunities for resellers, as Keith Newman discovers.

N-able Technologies targets exponential growth in NZ, promising to double its business as it recruits more partners for managed services.

Simms International's upward climb continues, with the company launching locally configured Dell servers for resellers – and a new cashed up owner on hand.

Ovum report forecasts IT services spend in Asia Pacific to hit $205bn by 2015, driven by economic recovery and modernisation initiatives.

Interactive Intelligence bolsters its presence in ANZ by acquiring key reseller CallTime Solutions, eyeing accelerated regional growth.

SolarWinds has launched a log and event manager, which it says could open up a whole new set of partnership opportunities for the company.

VMware unveils groundbreaking cloud suite, promising monster size VMs and immense market opportunities, despite controversial pay model.

Polycom wins 2011 Microsoft UC Innovation Partner of the Year for enhancing collaboration through cutting-edge integrated conferencing solutions.

Businesses urged to implement disaster recovery plans following natural disasters, highlighting the need for preparedness and the right tools.

Revolutionising disaster recovery: How resellers can offer cost-effective, efficient solutions amid growing data challenges.

Data loss can cripple a business, and quick recovery of data, databases and servers is crucial, says Greg Wyman vice president for Asia Pacific, StorageCraft.

SMBs globally miss critical backup solutions, creating reseller opportunities in hybrid IT environments, Acronis report reveals.

Telecom is joining the government's internet filter aimed at stopping access to sites hosting images of child sexual abuse.