Partners Stories - Page 651

Global Stories

LinkedIn partners with Infor CRM to boost sales productivity

LinkedIn Sales Navigator for Infor CRM can provide users with deep relational data across all applicable devices in real-time.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017

Network Infrastructure

Ericsson eyes the future with launch of network services for 'massive IoT'

Ericsson strides into the IoT era, launching pioneering network services for seamless integration of massive IoT connectivity and management.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017

Partner Programmes

CrowdStrike appoints AppDynamics veteran to lead partner ecosystem

The company says this strategic hire reaffirms its commitment to the partner community on the heels of rapid global expansion and growth.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017

Cybersecurity

Intact Software Solutions wins rights to distribute Group IB and opens offices in Kenya

Intact Software Distribution wins rights to Group IB in South Africa, offering advanced threat protection to clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017

Microsoft

Microsoft opens doors for SIs to join Mixed Reality Partner program in HoloLens push

Microsoft has launched a Mixed Reality Partner Program for systems integrators and digital agencies as it ups its HoloLens push.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017

Microsoft

Microsoft partners with IBM for Surface support; launches Surface Alliance

Microsoft is ramping up its push for partner Surface sales, launching a new service and support offering, via IBM, and a Surface Reseller Alliance.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017

Digital Transformation

Microsoft & KPMG launch new digital solution hub & smart audit platform

Microsoft and KPMG have expanded their partnership with the launch of two initiatives to address global business issues.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017

Virtualisation

Trend Micro & VMware tie the knot around mobile threat management

Trend Micro has joined VMware's Mobile Security Alliance this week, as the companies seek to tackle the growing number of mobile security threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017

Document Management

ANZ and Westpac announce blockchain trial with IBM and Westfield operator

The trial uses distributed ledger technology to digitise the bank guarantee process used for commercial property leasing.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017

Blockchain

Why smart contracts on the blockchain aren't viable for businesses yet - Gartner

Smart contracts within blockchain platforms have a lot to offer, but the immaturity of the technology makes them a potential vulnerability for now.

By Kasey Panetta • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017

Public Cloud

$250 million, new programmes and discounts to help Microsoft ISVs

Microsoft's $250m boost for ISVs: New Azure programmes and up to 50% discounts aim to expand partner opportunities and innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Disaster Recovery

Ingram Micro Showcase 2017 As it Happens: Getting SaaS-y with backup

NZ firms seek solid SaaS backup solutions as Office 365 and G Suite fall short on data recovery needs, finds Ingram Micro Showcase.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017

IBM

Ingram Micro Showcase 2017 As it Happens: Hello to the new IBM Software

Ingram Micro New Zealand's IBM Software senior market development manager has a message for Kiwi resellers: IBM isn't just for the big guys.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017

Addcom Contact Solutions

Showcase 2017 As it Happens: Ingram Micro NZ expands comms portfolio

Ingram Micro NZ has added to its growing UC portfolio with a master distribution agreement with Addcom Contact Solutions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017

Interactive

Introducing Digital + Technology Collective - AIMIA, a name of the past

The Australian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA) has rebranded as Digital + Technology Collective.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017

Robotics

Cogobuy hits milestone with Intel in cultivating robotics ecosystem

China is expected to more than double its spending on robotics and related services from USD$24.6 billion in 2016 to $59.4 billion in 2020.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017

Vodafone

Exclusive interview: Tyler Dye discusses the future of online gaming communities

Emblim's youthful CEO Tyler Dye reveals his vision for uniting gamers globally on a novel social platform, aiming to revamp online gaming community interaction.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017

IT Automation

NSP & Extreme Networks - two powerhouses ramping up NZ's cyber security market

What do Super Bowl XLVIII, the London Exchange, and a number of New Zealand's largest City Councils have in common?.

By Simone de Cunha • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017

Manufacturing

Schneider Electric NZ elected exclusive distributor of industrial software solution

Schneider Electric NZ will distribute a software solution used by more than a third of the world's industrial and manufacturing plants.