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Microsoft Dynamics inner circle expands with the addition of Empired

Empired joins the elite 1% of Microsoft Dynamics partners, gaining exclusive executive support, as recognised at the annual Inspire conference in Las Vegas.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2018

DevOps

Kiwi-based Endace grows partner program; opens lab in US

Kiwi-based global firm Endace is expanding its Fusion Partner program and launching a new Partner Lab in the United States.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2018

Digital Entertainment

Canalys: Smart speaker installed base market to hit 2018 milestone

Smart speaker installed base set to hit 100 million by year-end, with Amazon Echo taking over 50% share, says Canalys.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018

Network Infrastructure

Superloop is now a direct customer of the Southern Cross cable system

The agreement will provide Superloop with high capacity connectivity between its locations in Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018

Marketing Technologies

IDC's analysis of 12 EPM software vendors

IDC's latest assessment profiles 12 EPM software vendors, spotlighting their planning, budgeting, and forecasting functions critical for financial management.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018

Manufacturing

Industry cloud market among best opportunities over next decade

IDC says worldwide spending on industry cloud is undertaking a huge surge this year, led by healthcare providers but with growth in all other sectors.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018

EduTech

IDC: UTM driving steady gains in the security appliance market

Unified threat management propels global security appliance market to new heights with USD $3.3 billion in Q1 2018 revenue, led by Cisco and Palo Alto.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018

Customer Relationship Management

CX perception gap means opportunities for channel

A new survey from Mitel shows that businesses' customer experience isn't as good as they think - but tech could be a big part of the solution.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018

Hyperscale

Worldwide Ethernet switch market on the rise with US$6 billion revenue

The worldwide Ethernet switch market surged to USD $6.29 billion in Q1 2018, growing 10.9%, with Asia/Pacific leading the rise.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

CHANNEL SUCCESS: NEC taps Baycom as its best kiwi UC partner

The recognition follows the establishment of NEC Australia's official partner program for New Zealand in 2017.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018

Seismic

Cloud marketing company Seismic acquires key competitor

Total headcount for Seismic will increase to more than 450 across eight offices in the United States, Europe, and Australia.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018

Gaming

Stability on the horizon for the global PC and tablet market, according to Canalys

Global PC and tablet market shipments to fall 2.1% this year, but Canalys says the decline is slowing, indicating potential long-term stability.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018

ZTE

ZTE ban spells challenge and opportunity in the NZ mobile device market

The ZTE ban by the U.S. disrupts the New Zealand mobile device market, leaving an 8% share up for grabs and sparking opportunities for other manufacturers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Outsourcing

IDC Report: services market booming as organisations prioritise digital transformation

IDC reports IT services market growth to $502bn in 2H17, nears $1tn in full year, driven by digital transformation.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018

Unified Communications

Kiwi company wins sensor tech collaboration contract with EPA

New Zealand's Aeroqual inks a five-year deal with the US EPA to develop next-gen air sensors, enhancing global air quality monitoring and research efforts.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018

Partner Programmes

ConnectWise to double-down on ANZ growth, according to Arnie Bellini

ConnectWise plans to boost its Australian presence, CEO Arnie Bellini announced, following a 37% rise in Australian partners and a new Sydney office opening.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Apr 2018