Acquisition stories
Instagram's Android app hits 5m downloads in under a week, becoming Google Play's second top free app as it joins the Facebook family.
NZ's Connector Systems acquires Melbourne's Techplus Distribution, signalling expansion and enhanced offerings in the IT sector.
<strong>The Datastor brand bowed out of the market last month, with the New Zealand institution taking its parent's name.
Cyberoam and SnapperNet court SonicWall resellers amid Dell acquisition, offering free training and UTM feature licenses.
Connector Systems boosts 2012 channel support with top exec insights, extensive training, and enticing incentives for resellers.
Dell acquires security vendor SonicWall to enhance its position in the software security market, in a deal estimated at USD $1 billion to $1.5 billion.
A strong channel network has helped Avaya to top spot as Frost & Sullivan's 2011 Asia Pacific Contact Center Applications Inbound Systems Vendor of the Year.
In-memory technology to revolutionise how businesses manage data, promising up to 20x faster processing for real-time operations.
Floods in Thailand disrupt global HDD supply, hiking prices and shaking up storage, DR plans globally. Time to rethink approach and embrace SSD?.
Clive Astbury reveals key strategies to navigate the complexities of data migration, highlighting common pitfalls to avoid for success.
Google seals $12.5 billion Motorola deal with US and EU nod, promising fair licensing. Regulatory eyes remain keen on market play.
NZ retailers focus on self-checkout and mobile POS over biometrics for efficiency and customer experience, says IDC analyst Louise Francis.
Security firm AVG plans to raise up to USD $125 million through an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, after a prosperous year for tech IPOs.
Apple gears up for education event in NY, eyes iBooks improvements, confirms Anobit buy. Snapseed to hit OS X, celebrating Mac Mini's 7th.
Infor shifts its focus to specialised microverticals, stepping away from generalist ERP solutions to cater to niche industries, says New Zealand manager.
Connector Systems extends its Ruckus Wireless reach to Australia, following their latest acquisition of Techplus.
Apple is set to unveil its strategy for its nearly $100bn cash reserves tonight, addressing long-standing investor concerns.
We ask the head of the growing wi-fi company about her plans to take the business public, what it's like competing with the big boys - and what's with the dog?.
Selina Lo, Ruckus chief executive officer spoke with The Channel after the recent Big Dog Event, run by Ruckus distributor Connector Systems.
Cisco vows smarter comms for NZ channel, with Kris Boyd leading a push for intelligent, clear, and precise partner interactions.
