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Outlook not great for Fitbit, despite revamp
Health Technologies

Outlook not great for Fitbit, despite revamp

Fitbit's growth has slowed, with shares plummeting 31% after lowering its guidance for Q4 revenue growth to just 2-5%.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016
JB Hi-Fi sales up; new chief executive takes over reins
JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi sales up; new chief executive takes over reins

JB Hi-Fi's sales continue to climb as it heads into the Christmas period with new products, technologies and stores on the cards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Juniper Networks' local operations back in black - and eyeing direct
Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks' local operations back in black - and eyeing direct

Juniper Networks' local operations have returned to profit, with the company's financials also noting a possible change ahead.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
Local Gartner revenue, profit rise on back of program and event gains
Analyst report

Local Gartner revenue, profit rise on back of program and event gains

How much is industry intelligence worth? Gartner Australasia's latest financials shed light shed light on demand for analysis - and industry events.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
Exclusive: HPE doubles down on partner efforts
High Performance Computing

Exclusive: HPE doubles down on partner efforts

HPE is doubling down on its partner efforts. Chris Trevitt, HPE Pacific region director of partner sales and commercial business gives us the lowdown.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016
APC 2016 Day 1: Opportunities abound says Microsoft
Unified Communications

APC 2016 Day 1: Opportunities abound says Microsoft

Microsoft has told its Australian partners there are 'absolutely stunning' opportunities ahead and outlined new multi-billion dollar opportunities.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
ShoreTel resellers embracing hosted voice offering
Unified Communications

ShoreTel resellers embracing hosted voice offering

ShoreTel's Australian channel partners are embracing the opportunity to sell the company's new UCaaS offering and reaping quick returns.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2016
Google NZ takes financial hit as local Loon benefits end
Unified Communications

Google NZ takes financial hit as local Loon benefits end

Google New Zealand has reported a loss in its latest financial results. And just how much tax did the global giant pay locally?.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Jade Software resilient through diversification and investment strategies
Software Development

Jade Software resilient through diversification and investment strategies

Jade Software has successfully gone global, using diversification and investment strategies that have paid off, the company reports.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 26th May 2016
TechnologyOne hits out at 'half-baked' cloud solutions, posts big cloud gains
Software-as-a-Service

TechnologyOne hits out at 'half-baked' cloud solutions, posts big cloud gains

TechnologyOne's Adrian Di Marco has hit out at 'half-baked, hosted cloud solutions, retrofitted for cloud' as the company posts big cloud gains.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
Collaboration the way forward, according to study
Dimension Data

Collaboration the way forward, according to study

Collaboration tech can improve teamwork & decision-making, but not all firms are utilising it effectively, says new research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Sony Computer Entertainment NZ business takes 42% profit hit
Gaming

Sony Computer Entertainment NZ business takes 42% profit hit

Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand saw its profits for last financial year take a massive 41.6% drop, with revenue also down nearly 8.5%.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
Bye bye Yoobee… Hello Oobe as Apple retailer goes 'out of the box'
YooBee

Bye bye Yoobee… Hello Oobe as Apple retailer goes 'out of the box'

The Yoobee retail outlets for Apple devices and accessories are no more, with the retail chain rebranding as Oobe.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2016
Exclusive: Intergen talks DX, managed services and building success
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Intergen talks DX, managed services and building success

A push into enterprise managed services and demand for digital transformation are propelling Intergen to new growth.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
Craig McGregor promoted to top Aussie channel role for Check Point
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Craig McGregor promoted to top Aussie channel role for Check Point

Check Point has promoted Craig McGregor to head up its Australian channel as the vendor looks to increase share and help partners increase revenue.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
Solid services growth helping Data#3 to increased profit
Cloud Services

Solid services growth helping Data#3 to increased profit

Data#3 says it expects to see a 25% increase in profit for FY16 on the back of solid services growth and strong core performance.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
ASG net debt $2 million less than forecast
Partner Programmes

ASG net debt $2 million less than forecast

ASG will record net debt $2 million less than it had forecast, with revenue in the upper end of its forecast and strong growth expected in FY17.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2016
Cisco NZ takes a hit as revenue drops and losses increase
Cloud Services

Cisco NZ takes a hit as revenue drops and losses increase

Cisco Systems NZ faces financial woes as revenues fall 11% to $22.2m and losses soar by 162% to $804,635 in the 2015 fiscal year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016