Renaissance stories
LevelBlue launches global cybersecurity partner programme
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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email security
LevelBlue has launched a new Partner Programme for global Managed Service Providers and resellers, aiming to simplify cybersecurity and boost revenue.
Channel unrest, businesses on the brink and a backlash for Booth Babes...
Mon, 19th May 2014
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network infrastructure
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microsoft
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apple
NZ's tech market faces upheaval: Microsoft to cut fees, businesses teeter on edge, and a final say on booth babes controversy.
Struggling Renaissance set to appoint liquidator
Fri, 9th May 2014
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apple
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renaissance
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technology gifts
Renaissance inches towards liquidation, planning to unite with subsidiaries for a smoother process, as CFO reveals disengagement from potential backers.
Renaissance capital return unlikely before June
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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apple
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renaissance
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yoobee
Renaissance Corp shareholders might wait until June for payouts following company liquidation discussions, amidst wrapping up affairs.
Shock horror as Renaissance sells Yoobee Retail for... $1
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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apple
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renaissance
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yoobee
In a jaw-dropping move, Renaissance sells its Yoobee Apple retail operation to Logical Systems Limited for just $1, shortly after offloading its design school.
Renaissance completes $14m Yoobee sale
Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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apple
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renaissance
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yoobee
Following months of negotiations, Renaissance has completed the $14m sale of the Yoobee School of Design with the Academic Colleges Group (ACG).
Renaissance - Where did it all go wrong...?
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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apple
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renaissance
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yoobee
Following a horrendous 2012 and a crippling 2013, The Channel examines where it all went wrong for the former Apple distributor.
Renaissance sells design school, retail under discussion
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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renaissance
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yoobee
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retail
Renaissance sells Yoobee School of Design for $14m, retail future uncertain amidst shareholder hopes for cash recovery.
What got Kiwis talking in the NZ Channel market last year...
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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microsoft
Kiwis buzzed about Microsoft's Office 365 launch and CEO changes at Kordia, setting the NZ Channel market abuzz in early 2013.
Renaissance sells NatCol / YooBee to ACG for $14 million
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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apple
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renaissance
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yoobee
Renaissance agrees to sell its Yoobee School of Design to ACG for $14m, boosting ACG's footprint in NZ's education sector.
Renaissance director Robert Bijl resigns
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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apple
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renaissance
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technology gifts
After less than five months, Renaissance director Robert Bijl, linked to the late Murray Wood, resigns, as announced by the company.
Renaissance shares drop 33% following $3m loss
Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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apple
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renaissance
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yoobee
Renaissance faces a sharp 33% share fall as financial troubles deepen with a £3m loss, despite efforts to stabilize its business operations.
Renaissance Director and Acting CEO resigns
Fri, 31st May 2013
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apple
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renaissance
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yoobee
Ron Halls resigns as Renaissance Director and Acting CEO for personal reasons, leaving on May 31. Board praises his impactful service.
Disastrous financial results for Renaissance
Tue, 21st May 2013
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apple
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renaissance
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yoobee
Renaissance Corporation has today announced a surprise financial result for the six months until 31st March 2013.
Renaissance board bickers ahead of AGM
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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apple
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renaissance
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technology gifts
Renaissance urges shareholders to attend AGM amid concern over re-election of directors, following dissenting proxy votes last year.
Who you should know: Rhys Taylor - Aerohive
Mon, 10th Dec 2012
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datacom
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renaissance
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aerohive networks
We introduce Rhys Taylor in his new role with wireless access point hardware manufacturer, Aerohive. This is the first in our series in who to know.
Renaissance takes legal action against Exeed
Wed, 29th Aug 2012
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kordia
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exeed
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renaissance
Former IT distributor instructs solicitors to commence legal proceedings against Exeed with accusations of withheld funds following their distribution sale.
In three months - everything has changed at Renaissance
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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apple
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exeed
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renaissance
It's been a good few months for the folks at Auckland based technology distributor, retailer and trainer Renaissance.
Exeed boss was coy on Renaissance rumour in March
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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exeed
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renaissance
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distributors
After months of speculation, Renaissance sells its distie biz to Exeed, a deal shrouded in denials and half-truths since September.
Allied Telesis expands in all directions
Wed, 9th May 2012
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renaissance
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allied telesys
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palm
The Japanese networking vendor is getting serious about the NZ marketplace with three new team members and a new distie deal.