Weekly Wrap-Up, 7th - 11th May 2012

Weekly Wrap-Up is the week's most popular, noteworthy and thoughtful pieces.

This week, EXB brought you...

"One in three business leaders make critical decisions without the information they need."
Based on experiences drawn from more than 20,000 analytics engagements, new IBM solutions combine innovations developed by IBM Research with new predictive technologies from dozens of companies IBM has acquired. To help with understanding this issue, IBM has released an excellent infographic.

"...networks must provide the flexibility and responsiveness to allow workloads to be moved around for efficient use of IT resources."
Getting the network right is critical to realising the benefits of virtualisation, as traditional networks may not be designed to handle the increased traffic.

"Set security policies for specific categories of Web content such as denying access to known hacker sites or sites with poor reputation."
New and existing WebMarshal customers who purchase the M86 URL Filter List add-on for the first time will receive a 50% discount.

And finally...

"...be the first one to extend the benefits of Wyse cloud client computing to your customers at a fraction of the cost."
From now until the June 30, 2012 get instant savings on Wyse's most popular thin, zero and mobile thin clients (pricing is only valid for orders of 10 or more units).

Big Data at Work

Organizations in all industries are under increasing pressure to capitalize on data.

1 in 3 business leaders make critical decisions without the information they need.

Based on experiences drawn from more than 20,000 analytics engagements, the new solutions combine innovations developed by IBM Research with new predictive technologies from dozens of companies IBM has acquired.

Financial information is growing at an astounding rate of 70 percent each year, according to IBM research. The industry’s intricate data sets have to be collected and cross-referenced against analyst reports, economic market data, financial reports, news stories, board notes and company balance sheets.

IBM’s capabilities provide increased insight, visibility and control over financial performance with predictive capabilities applied to key metrics and data on past performance. The predictive analytics, combined with what-if analysis, and traditional business intelligence in an executive-style dashboard, guides users with root-cause analyses. Organizations can uncover relationships among performance metrics, anticipate performance gaps and assess alternatives with scenario planning.

To help with understanding, IBM has released an excellent infographic.

Weekly Wrap-Up, 30th April - 4th May 2012

Weekly Wrap-Up is the week's most popular, noteworthy and thoughtful pieces.

This week, EXB brought you...

"The SecurWorld Channel Partner Program offers greater rewards for partners who are most committed to RSA security solutions..."
Are you interested in partnering with RSA? Access the RSA Partner Central login page here. RSA Partner Central guides you to the tools and resources you need to sell, service, and support the full range of RSA products and solutions.

"New Citrix promotions!"
Citrix has two great promotions: for the first, sell any customer between 25 and 100 licenses of either XenApp (Advanced, Enterprise or Platinum editions), XenDesktop (Enterprise or Platinum editions) or VDI-in-a-Box and receive an additional 10% off the SRP; and for the other promotion, simply register and close your qualifying Citrix Networking Deal before 30th of September 2012 and get a generous rebate of up to $15,000 in CA$H, payable to you.

"M86 Security promotions!"
Expiring on 30th June, M86 Security has multiple promotions available!

And finally...

"...design at lightning speed, create immersive content..."
The new Adobe Creative Suite 6 allows you to build standards-based websites and apps with adaptive layouts, and edit video in native formats. CS6 begins shipment on May 7, 2012. Read more here.

Business Analytics - The effective use of Big Data or even Little Data

If Big Data is the competitive weapon of the future, the new oil, then Business Analytics is the aiming mechanism which makes it more effective. Those organisations that learn how to exploit their data resources effectively will be more successful - IBM commonly quote 220% better performance by companies using Business Analytics against their peers without it.

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Weekly Wrap-Up, 23rd - 27th April 2012

Weekly Wrap-Up is the week's most popular, noteworthy and thoughtful pieces.

This week, EXB brought you...

"The Cisco 500 Series Stackable Managed Switches provide the ideal technology foundation for demanding business networks."
Protect business information and provide a solid foundation for your current business applications, as well as those you are planning for the future-all in a package you can afford. Click here for more information!

"Make strong authentication a convenient part of doing business..."
Deploy software tokens on mobile devices-smartphones, tablets, and PCs - transforming them into intelligent security tokens. Supported platforms include iOS and Android. View the fiull list here.

"To remain competitive in the fast-paced optics market, Nikon employees must communicate and collaborate easily with one another."
Nikon believed a more comprehensive solution would increase employee responsiveness to customers, expedite business-critical decisions, and encourage collaboration between its member companies. Microsoft provided this solution.

And finally...

"...new solutions combine innovations developed by IBM Research with new predictive technologies from dozens of companies Big Blue has acquired."
IBM hopes to significantly broaden the group of clients—specifically C-suite leaders—who can adopt analytics, extending IBM's leadership position in the market for business analytics.

Adobe Creative Suite 6!

Adobe Creative Suite 6 launched this week, so find out what your customers can get out of it!

Which Creative Suite Edition is right for your customers? What's in each edition?

This will tell you.

Stay tuned for more Creative Suite 6 information from Adobe and Express Data!

Weekly Wrap-Up, 16th - 20th April 2012

Weekly Wrap-Up is the week's most popular, noteworthy and thoughtful pieces.

This week, EXB brought you...

"...start getting much more value from... collective intelligence, without many of the risks associated with other Social Collaboration solutions..."
The IBM Connections Fast Start bundle combines IBM market leading social software with highly skilled and experienced Premier Business Partner implementation and Social Adoption Services based on IBM methodologies.

"...the new opportunities that are created for IBM partners to sell IBM SmartCloud Engage."
Register here now to understand the changes!

"SPA IP Phone 7.5.1a is now available!"
Download a copy of 7.5.1a from here. Cisco SPA Phone 7.5.1a provides key enhancements in enhanced failover and recovery handing, support for digest authentication in the profile and report rule, capability to define wait and pause as part of speed dial string and many more features.

And finally...

"Discover how the right network will address the challenges of today but also meet the demands of tomorrow while keeping the network and business secure."
The Cisco SMB 'Advantage Now' Breakfast Club will satisfy your hunger for all the latest product, solution, services and marketing information. 'Advantage Now' will be in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dundein, so register now!

Weekly Wrap-Up, 10th - 13th April 2012

Weekly Wrap-Up is the week's most popular, noteworthy and thoughtful pieces.

This week, EXB brought you...

"Remember that you can always see all of the latest direct from the Microsoft SQL Server Team..."
Hot on the heels of Express Data's Launch sessions for SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2012 Labs are available to you online. Take advantage of all the information and resources available to you.

"Windows Server 8 is an operating system built for the cloud."
This kind of large scale administration requires a new approach to system management. That approach centers around PowerShell and Server Manager, the new Metro-style management console.

"...remote management of distributed MultiLink systems, with the addition of the network administration licence..."
Any Liebert MultiLink installation on your network can be controlled from one centralised computer for more efficient management of your power protection. Product-related downloads, features, benefits, software updates for Liebert Multilink can all be found here.

And finally...

"Attend an exclusive breakfast event specifically designed for Adobe's channel partners - the Adobe Partner Forum 2012."
The Adobe Partner Forum 2012 will be held in Auckland on 8th May 2012 and in Wellington on 10th May 2012. Register for these events here.

Weekly Wrap-Up, 2nd - 6th April 2012

Weekly Wrap-Up is the week's most popular, noteworthy and thoughtful pieces.

This week, EXB brought you...

"...powerful solutions for providing faster, more cost-effective and simpler access to the resources users need..."
The most talked-about technology trends for 2012 - cloud computing, mobile workstyles and desktop virtualisation - will be spotlighted at Citrix Synergy in San Francisco.

"Does your organisation want to win an amazing travel experience to Beijing with Cisco?"
If you would like a chance to be part of an elite group of Cisco Front Row China winners, simply sign up here and grow your Cisco revenue.

"Purchase a CS5.5 full licence or upgrade... and receive an upgrade to CS6 at no additional cost."
Only valid before 6th May 2012, take advantage of this promotion right now.

And finally...

"Enrol for IBM Business Agility Exchange."
An easy way to make sure that you are informed of all of the upcoming Websphere Events is to register for IBM Business Agility Exchange.

Weekly Wrap-Up, 26th - 30th March 2012

Weekly Wrap-Up is the week's most popular, noteworthy and thoughtful pieces.

This week, EXB brought you...

"Wyse and Cisco have collaborated to introduce... products... that specifically support Cisco Unified Communications."
These zero clients come in traditional and backpack form factors, and host a range of features.

"By securing your valuable business data and operations, your organisation can mitigate the loss of valuable data, manage threats and protect the integrity of your company."
Pulse 2012 will explore new developments in security solutions and risk management strategies that can support business growth while still protecting organisations from security attacks.

"Windows Server '8' Beta now available."
Windows Server is the leading server operating system that powers many of the world’s largest datacenters, and provides business opportunities to organizations of all sizes from small businesses to large enterprises. Following this up, Microsoft has delivered hundreds of new features and enhancements in the Windows 8 Server beta.

And finally...

"...purchase your Cisco Small Business products through Express Data and be in to win a spot at our Casino Night in May!"
Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Have a great night with Express Data and Cisco.