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Network efficiency without compromise
Virtualisation

Network efficiency without compromise

IT managers face growing pressure to ensure 'five nines' network availability amid escalating costs of downtime, power challenges, and rising complexity.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Shedding light on physical and virtual networks
Virtualisation

Shedding light on physical and virtual networks

Virtualisation offers benefits, but new complexity as Pang Yuen, Gigamon vice president, Asia Pacific Region details.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Network security
Data Loss Prevention

Network security

In the fast-evolving world of network security, businesses must tailor sophisticated solutions to fend off email threats and data breaches.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
It's time to redefine mobility
Virtualisation

It's time to redefine mobility

The need for a rock solid, mobility-enabled network which reaches users no matter where they are, is an investment priority for many organisations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Selling the new infrastructure data centres of tomorrow
Microsoft Windows

Selling the new infrastructure data centres of tomorrow

New Zealand's data centres are gearing up for tomorrow, leveraging high-tech solutions to meet growing business demands efficiently.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Seven network management priorities
Virtualisation

Seven network management priorities

Darren Read, Director HP Networking, South Pacific, offers some tips for resellers on network infrastructure management advice for customers.Earlier this yea.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Decade of the network: Five industry predictions
Microsoft Windows

Decade of the network: Five industry predictions

Alcatel-Lucent's CTO forecasts a transformative era, dubbing this the decade of the network, with five pivotal industry shifts by 2015.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Network systems shake-up challenges reseller dynamic
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Network systems shake-up challenges reseller dynamic

Seismic shifts in network infrastructure spur a dynamic upheaval, forcing resellers to embrace open partnerships for real-time connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Channel destruction: why traditional resellers won't exist soon
Microsoft Windows

Channel destruction: why traditional resellers won't exist soon

NZ IT resellers face extinction as bank offers cut-price tech, signaling a shift towards direct vendor sales and cloud services.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Following the hedgehog's path to success
IT Automation

Following the hedgehog's path to success

Inspired by Jim Collins' hedgehog concept, Chris Maclean's focus on IT infrastructure has driven significant growth and innovation at Maclean Computing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Mega opportunities to be found in key trends
Virtualisation

Mega opportunities to be found in key trends

Five key mega-trends—cloud, virtualisation, mobility, threats, and info growth—present massive opportunities for resellers, says Symantec's David Dzienciol.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
'You break it, we fix it' model changes
Storage

'You break it, we fix it' model changes

Resellers are moving away from 'break-fix' model and focusing on service contracts, according to SnapperNet director.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Watchguard revs up resellers
Firewalls

Watchguard revs up resellers

Watchguard energises resellers with grand rewards for sales achievements, offering lavish prizes and an elite conference in Surfers Paradise.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Microsoft launches OS development blog
Microsoft

Microsoft launches OS development blog

Microsoft unveils a behind-the-scenes look at Windows 8 through a new blog, hinting at an 'App Store' and a reimagined Windows experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2011
Storage virtualisation
Virtualisation

Storage virtualisation

Storage virtualisation is in vogue. Arron Patterson, CTO, EMC New Zealand looks at the strategic decisions involved and the benefit resellers can promote.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Channeling storage for maximum efficiency
Storage

Channeling storage for maximum efficiency

Explaining WAN optimisation to clients isn't always easy. Ian Raper, regional director ANZ, Riverbed Technology, gives some pointers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Microsoft Windows stories

Health checks on order
DevOps

Health checks on order

According to Pete Swan, director for Australian project management specialists PM-Partners group, statistics suggest only up to 30% of projects are successful.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Channel businesses on prowl for new staff
Microsoft Windows

Channel businesses on prowl for new staff

Resellers and systems integrators are looking for more staff according to one recruitment agency, which says that poses some challenges for employers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011