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Yoobee campus stores to close - Updated
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Yoobee campus stores to close - Updated

Renaissance confirms the closure of its Yoobee campus stores, leaving staff redundant and students without a dedicated tech outlet at three major universities.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2012
Palo Alto appoints second distributor
Firewalls

Palo Alto appoints second distributor

Palo Alto Networks expands NZ distribution with Wellington's Ob Crest joining Renaissance to drive local security solutions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2012
Renaissance distribution - sale close
Apple

Renaissance distribution - sale close

Renaissance AGM reveals sale of distribution biz in the works, amidst financial strain and insurance relief. Future hinges on Apple's nod.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2012
Renaissance distribution manager: 'watch this space'
Apple

Renaissance distribution manager: 'watch this space'

Doug Casement, new manager at Renaissance Distribution, pledges major changes and 'baby cloud' offerings for 2012, signalling a strategic revamp.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2011
Trading halted for Renaissance announcement
Apple

Trading halted for Renaissance announcement

What caused shares in embattled technology distributor and retailer Renaissance Corporation to be put on hold this afternoon?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2011
Renaissance obtains short-term bank boost
Apple

Renaissance obtains short-term bank boost

Finances covered to May 2012, but business will need to see 'a substantial improvement in trading performance'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2011
8 things you probably didn't know about Palo Alto Networks
Firewalls

8 things you probably didn't know about Palo Alto Networks

Delve into the unknown of Palo Alto Networks: from its foundation by ex-Check Point CTO Nir Zuk to innovative firewalls and unique sales strategy in NZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2011
Warwick Grey to leave Renaissance - Updated
Microsoft

Warwick Grey to leave Renaissance - Updated

Renaissance's head of distribution, Warwick Grey, has resigned to join Microsoft as consumer/retail product distribution manager.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2011
Yoobee GM resigns
Apple

Yoobee GM resigns

Mark Singleton resigns as GM of Yoobee, leaving amidst flagship Britomart store launch. Andrew Howard steps in as interim replacement.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2011
Renaissance relocating Yoobee in Wellington
Apple

Renaissance relocating Yoobee in Wellington

Renaissance to unveil a new Yoobee showroom in Wellington's Kent Terrace, inspired by Auckland's, as Vivian Street location closes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2011
FileMaker appoints Ingram to fight ignorance
Application Performance Monitoring

FileMaker appoints Ingram to fight ignorance

FileMaker partners with Ingram Micro in NZ to address widespread ignorance on how its software boosts SMB efficiency, aiming for expanded reach.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2011
Nine things you probably don't know about Brocade
Brocade

Nine things you probably don't know about Brocade

Delving beyond the brand: Brocade, with 4,700 staff globally and over $2bn revenue, pioneers in SAN market and offers subscription-based hardware.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2011
Renaissance picks up Apple accessory brand
SonicWALL

Renaissance picks up Apple accessory brand

Renaissance now stocks Apple accessories from Ozaki, including covers and docks, pivoting to exclusive brands after ending other partnerships.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2011

Stories from Other Regions

$2m insurance payout for Renaissance
Apple

$2m insurance payout for Renaissance

Renaissance, a Kiwi IT firm, receives over $2m insurance for quake losses, aiding their 'stretched' balance sheet.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2012
Brocade dumps Renaissance
Brocade

Brocade dumps Renaissance

Brocade severs ties with long-term partner Renaissance, ending their distribution agreement for SAN and IP networking products.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2012
Renaissance CEO resigns
Apple

Renaissance CEO resigns

Renaissance CEO Richard Webb resigns to focus on tech incubation, exiting after steering through tough times including the Christchurch quake.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2011
Casement to take over distribution at Renaissance
Renaissance

Casement to take over distribution at Renaissance

Doug Casement steps into the role of head of distribution at Renaissance, taking over from Warwick Grey who is on resignation notice.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2011
Renaissance confirms possible subsidiary sale
Apple

Renaissance confirms possible subsidiary sale

Renaissance Corporation in talks to sell its distribution arm, Renaissance Limited, to an interested buyer if the price meets expectations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2011