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NetApp exemplifies Tier 1 at 2008 Partner Summit
Gaming

NetApp exemplifies Tier 1 at 2008 Partner Summit

NetApp strengthens its position as a Tier 1 leader at the 2008 ANZ Partner Summit, aiming for the top spot in the ANZ storage market by Christmas.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2008

Global Stories

DC relaunches reseller programme
Brocade

DC relaunches reseller programme

Distribution Central has detailed this year's annual business development programme for the channel, dubbed DC Experience 2011.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
Does cloud make WAN optimisation redundant?
Unified Communications

Does cloud make WAN optimisation redundant?

Cloud computing surges in popularity, but experts affirm WAN optimisation is crucial now more than ever for closing the branch office gap.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
DC begins expansion talks with NZ resellers
Distribution Central

DC begins expansion talks with NZ resellers

Amid talk of a double dip recession, Distribution Central's Nick Verykios is in New Zealand discussing booming market expansion plans with resellers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2011
Remote users in WAN jam
Unified Communications

Remote users in WAN jam

Enterprises face WAN woes as remote workloads strain networks, prompting a push towards optimisation to improve speed and efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
VMWare runs its business infrastructure on Extreme Networks technology
Marketing Technologies

VMWare runs its business infrastructure on Extreme Networks technology

Extreme Networks today announced that VMware has deployed its innovative enterprise, data centre and Metro Ethernet networking solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2010
Industry veterans strengthen Extreme Networks' expansion drive
Marketing Technologies

Industry veterans strengthen Extreme Networks' expansion drive

Extreme Networks appoints two Business Development Managers for NZ and Australian markets to accelerate growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Oct 2010
Extreme Networks, SARA and CERN complete world's first long-haul 40 GbE link
Distribution Central

Extreme Networks, SARA and CERN complete world's first long-haul 40 GbE link

Extreme Networks, SARA and CERN complete world's first long-haul 40 GbE link with first to market 40GbE switch.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2010
Extreme Networks' Direct Attach architecture delivers high performance to VMWare environments
Distribution Central

Extreme Networks' Direct Attach architecture delivers high performance to VMWare environments

Extreme Networks is expanding support for its Direct Attach™ virtualised data centre network architecture for VMware environments.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Aug 2010
Profitability.net selects Extreme Networks for virtualised data centre and cloud network
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Profitability.net selects Extreme Networks for virtualised data centre and cloud network

Profitability.net teams up with Extreme Networks, deploying a cutting-edge virtualised data centre to power its Appica.com cloud services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
Who does Cisco fear the most?
Firewalls

Who does Cisco fear the most?

Global survey exposes Cisco's biggest fears, revealing its top competitors across multiple tech domains as it aims to understand partner challenges.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2010
SMBs should take security more seriously
Distribution Central

SMBs should take security more seriously

AVG warns SMBs are neglecting vital IT security policies, offering essential steps to safeguard against online threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2010
DC shrugs off global financial crisis
Firewalls

DC shrugs off global financial crisis

Distribution Central invests in 33 new staff amid global financial crisis, boosting in-house development and training teams.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Jun 2010
Riverbed signs Westcon
Distribution Central

Riverbed signs Westcon

Riverbed Technology expands in ANZ by partnering with Westcon Australia, aiming to enhance IT performance through advanced WAN optimisation solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Apr 2010
Join the information highway
Document Management

Join the information highway

Small businesses face the digital dilemma of document management to boost efficiency and sustainability on the information highway.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
The efficient enterprise
Distribution Central

The efficient enterprise

Virtualisation tech paves the way for enterprise efficiency, yet IT hurdles dampen ROI. Here's how to deploy it effectively and optimise resources.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
Exclusive: Distribution Central NZ's $631k profit
Firewalls

Exclusive: Distribution Central NZ's $631k profit

Director Nick Verykos has told The Channel that the firm's focus will now be placed on existing distribution partnerships with no new vendors planned.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2010
Avaya proving tops for NSC
Unified Communications

Avaya proving tops for NSC

NSC's Auckland move and partnership with Avaya drive success, escalating customer base and staff numbers in the NZ tech scene.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2009