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Keeping pace with the rapid change in UC
Unified Communications

Keeping pace with the rapid change in UC

VoIP is driving companies to unified communications platforms, says Richard Paul, Snapper Network Distributors managing director.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
New ANZ boss for Websense
Risk & Compliance

New ANZ boss for Websense

Websense names new ANZ chief, Guy Eilon, as Gerrry Tucker departs to lead Nice Systems. Eilon eyes ANZ growth potential.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
Winemaker Delegat says increased sales due to North American consumers trading up
Delegat

Winemaker Delegat says increased sales due to North American consumers trading up

Consumers trading up to premium wine and an improved economy is behind a 19 percent boost in North American sales to 425,000 cases.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
Spark Chief Turnaround Officer out, new focus in
Unified Communications

Spark Chief Turnaround Officer out, new focus in

Spark New Zealand has announced that Matt Crockett, its Chief Turnaround Officer, will be leaving the company in the middle of this year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015
Wavelink brings on new vendor to target ANZ education market
EduTech

Wavelink brings on new vendor to target ANZ education market

Wavelink, a value added distributor of enterprise mobility and uc solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Lightspeed Systems for ANZ.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
Spark dumps Telecom Cook Islands on Teleraro
Unified Communications

Spark dumps Telecom Cook Islands on Teleraro

Spark NZ sheds 60% stake in Telecom Cook Islands to Teleraro for NZ$23m, aligning with its customer-centric local focus strategy.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
Spark New Zealand revenue down, remains focused on growth strategy
Unified Communications

Spark New Zealand revenue down, remains focused on growth strategy

Spark New Zealand has released its half-year results for the FY15 financial year, and says the company is continuing to deliver on goals.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2015
Maclean Technology and Nutanix release IaaS offering
Converged Infrastructure

Maclean Technology and Nutanix release IaaS offering

Maclean Technology has launched a managed infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) offering powered by Nutanix's hyper-converged technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015
Nutanix eases VDI pressure at Auckland Motorway Alliance
Desktop-as-a-Service

Nutanix eases VDI pressure at Auckland Motorway Alliance

The Auckland Motorway Alliance has implemented Nutanix technology as part of a virtual desktop infrastructure deployment.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Managing Director stories

Symantec to shut up shop in NZ?
Symantec

Symantec to shut up shop in NZ?

Symantec is rumoured to be about to exit New Zealand, with the company shutting up shop March 31 according to market speculation.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
Fliway to raise up to $50 mln in first NZ IPO of the year
Supply Chain

Fliway to raise up to $50 mln in first NZ IPO of the year

Fliway Group, the transport and logistics group, will seek up to $50 million in New Zealand's first initial public offering of the year, with a sale e.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rise to record; Xero surges on more cash; Air NZ climbs
Fintech

MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rise to record; Xero surges on more cash; Air NZ climbs

New Zealand shares rose to a record, led by Xero after it raised $147 million from two American fund managers.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015
Baker to take top role at Westcon NZ
Westcon-Comstor

Baker to take top role at Westcon NZ

Mark Baker has been promoted to Westcon NZ country manager, as the distributor looks to ramp up its complementary support services and NOCs.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015
Xero shares climb 24% in one week as seller leaves the market
Fintech

Xero shares climb 24% in one week as seller leaves the market

Xero's stock surges a striking 24% as rumours buzz of a persistent seller's exit, boosting shares to their highest since October.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
SLI first-half loss widens by 75%, says cash burn easing
SLI Systems

SLI first-half loss widens by 75%, says cash burn easing

SLI Systems, the online retail search engine developer, widened its first-half loss by 75 percent as it chases growth in the US eCommerce market.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
A year of transformation says Microsoft NZ's boss
Unified Communications

A year of transformation says Microsoft NZ's boss

Microsoft New Zealand boss Paul Muckleston outlines the company's vision and what it means for New Zealand businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
Kiwi employers face increased responsibility for travelling employees
Concur

Kiwi employers face increased responsibility for travelling employees

With increased travel risks, Concur urges Kiwi employers to boost duty of care for employees on the move, emphasising real-time tracking and communication.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2015
Complectus continues acquisition spree with Covenant Trustee
Perpetual Guardian

Complectus continues acquisition spree with Covenant Trustee

Complectus, which owns trustee firm Perpetual Guardian, has signed a heads of agreement with Covenant Trustee Services as it continues its purchasi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015