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LoB buyers will have almost equal IT spend as their IT departments come 2020 according to IDC, thanks in part to 'innovation accelerators' such as IoT.

Epson's SMB EcoTank printer push offers local resellers upfront margins on hardware and ink, upsell opportunities and a unique offering, says NZ boss.

Still, the opportunity for cross-industry learnings are significant as are those from the private to public sector and vice versa.

Enghouse Interactive is about to launch a new self service IVR platform locally and it's on the hunt for resellers to provide hosted versions.

Public cloud services spend will grow at seven times faster than overall IT spending out to 2020 according to IDC – with APAC leading the way.

Within the last four years, online security and data breaches have grown increasingly threatening, compromising big name companies.

Cloud software and eCommerce company Kentico expands Most Valuable Professional program, adding members from Australia.

Equinix, Digital Realty and NTT extended their colocation leadership last year, growing three times as much as the overall market.

Organisations across the globe are continuing to invest in the hardware, software and services that enable IoT, and the market is reaping the benefits.

We take a look back at the year that was, the stories that showcased the Kiwi channel at its best -and worst- and the people that make up the channel.

The native integration includes all four Amazon Channels, will also help merchandise manufacturers, private labelers and wholesalers through Amazon.

Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.

Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin, is set to go mainstream and transform various aspects of everyday life, according to legal and banking experts.

Veeam has slammed fearful 'traditional' vendors for attempting to stifle competition as a long-running patent action by brought by Symantec winds up.

Donald Trump's victory in the US election could have significant implications for the technology industry, say analysts.

The recent cyber-attack in the US has raised concerns about the potential threat to New Zealand from the Internet of Things.

4G failover router vendor Accelerated Concepts has signed NPS as its master reseller for Australia and New Zealand as it gears up for a channel push.

Cybercrime hits hard with global losses over $2 billion; experts say no simple fix, call for comprehensive security strategies.

Global mobility revenues are expected to reach $1.7tn by 2020, with software revenues experiencing double-digit growth, according to IDC.

Cin7, which says it offers 'a genuine ERP experience' for mid-tier companies at 10-20% of the price, is ramping up its channel after dramatic growth.