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Nokia set to plunge into the tablet market with a Windows 8 device by June, expanding its alliance with Microsoft, says Nokia France chief.

Microsoft announces a 7% revenue jump to US$17.37 billion, driven by product launches and key acquisitions like Skype.

Microsoft has begun upgrading Windows phones around the world with its new Windows Phone 7.5 operating system, aka Mango.

Microsoft has pleased guests at its Build developer conference in California by giving each attendee a Samsung tablet running Windows 8.

Microsoft's fate hangs in balance as Windows 8 launch at Build conference deemed critical amid mobile market race.

Network availability is increasingly critical. Nick van der Plas, Emerson Network Power country manager, New Zealand, looks at key components in achieving ‘five nines’ network availability.

Virtualisation offers benefits, but new complexity as Pang Yuen, Gigamon vice president, Asia Pacific Region details.

In the fast-evolving world of network security, businesses must tailor sophisticated solutions to fend off email threats and data breaches.

The need for a rock solid, mobility-enabled network which reaches users no matter where they are, is an investment priority for many organisations.

New Zealand's data centres are gearing up for tomorrow, leveraging high-tech solutions to meet growing business demands efficiently.

Darren Read, Director HP Networking, South Pacific, offers some tips for resellers on network infrastructure management advice for customers.Earlier this yea.

Alcatel-Lucent's CTO forecasts a transformative era, dubbing this the decade of the network, with five pivotal industry shifts by 2015.

Seismic shifts in network infrastructure spur a dynamic upheaval, forcing resellers to embrace open partnerships for real-time connectivity.

NZ IT resellers face extinction as bank offers cut-price tech, signaling a shift towards direct vendor sales and cloud services.

A year ago, Maclean Computing looked to hedgehogs for inspiration. Chris Maclean tells Heather Wright how the prickly critter has spawned new business for the company.

‘Mega-trends’ are presenting mega opportunities for resellers, Symantec's David Dzienciol tells The Channel.

Resellers are moving away from 'break-fix' model and focusing on service contracts, according to SnapperNet director.

Kroll Ontrack and Soft Solutions introduce a reseller-specific version of Ontrack PowerControls for easier Microsoft Exchange migrations in New Zealand.

Watchguard energises resellers with grand rewards for sales achievements, offering lavish prizes and an elite conference in Surfers Paradise.

According to Pete Swan, director for Australian project management specialists PM-Partners group, statistics suggest only up to 30% of projects are successful.

Microsoft unveils a behind-the-scenes look at Windows 8 through a new blog, hinting at an 'App Store' and a reimagined Windows experience.

Resellers and systems integrators are looking for more staff according to one recruitment agency, which says that poses some challenges for employers.

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.