Stories by Staff - Page 368

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

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

Organisations tackle data complexity and boost agility by pivoting to the cloud, navigating virtualisation and reimagining IT as a utility.

Choosing encryption for data protection is crucial. But with a surge in data breaches, should businesses adopt software or hardware solutions?.

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.

WAN optimisation is losing its ‘niche’ aspect and heading mainstream according to Riverbed’s regional director.

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

Renaissance unveils major revival, bringing fresh brands to the NZ market, as manager David Liu assures growth and innovation are ahead.

HP insists that the future lies in managed print services, urging channel partners to invest and adapt for success.

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

As demand for one service tapers off somewhat, new opportunities spring up, as Connector Systems managing director Dale Smith tells The Channel.

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.

Proxim aims to boost its market share in New Zealand with Renaissance, targeting various sectors for its wireless solutions.

NextDC secures A$50m for expanding its Canberra and Melbourne data centres, bolstering its vision as AU and NZ's leading data brand.

Starting Aug 8 in NZ, the Kingston Wi-Drive debuts, offering iPhone and iPad users a lightweight solution to expand memory affordably.