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ThreatQuotient launches automation capability for detection and response

"The focus of ThreatQ TDR Orchestrator is data, not process. In detection and response, what is learned when performing an action is far more important than the action itself."More

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Hitachi Vantara announces advancements to the Lumada platform

Hitachi Vantara has announced advancements to the Lumada software platform to aid in the digital transformation of industrial processes.More

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8x8 announces updates to its cloud communications platform

Cloud communications platform provider 8x8 has announced upgrades to its contact centre, voice communications, chat and meetings.More

Artificial intelligence top priority for organisations, but challenges remainMore

Teradata expands data analytics offerings on Google Cloud More

You're invited: Join CorPlan in Wellington for IBM Think 2021More

Chromebook and tablet vendors posting record first-quarter numbersMore

Top tips for successful change managementMore

Ransomware recovery costs increase as businesses are hit hardMore

A look at the MS Exchange zero-days and how to protect your business

Every organisationusing Microsoft Exchange must patch their on-premise servers immediately and scan their networks for signs of malicious activity.More

Driving revenue from the Edge

It’s expected by 2023, 5G and Edge will provide $517 billion of revenue across manufacturing, heath care, transport, environmental monitoring and gaming alone. More

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Poly?

Poly is a global outfitter of pro-grade audio and video products, focusing on personal and group communication systems and solutions.More

InternetNZ discloses vulnerability that can be used to carry out cyberattacks

The vulnerability, called TsuNAME, was noticed in February 2020 in the .nz registry.More

A guide to combating Active Directory misconfigurations

With so many attacks abusing misconfigurations in Active Directory, it’s time to fix it, writes Attivo Networks regional director for ANZ Jim Cook.More

Fortinet: Reduce risk with consistent security

Cornelius Mare, Fortinet A/NZ Director, Security Solutions, explains how consistent security can reduce risk whilst streamlining NOC/SOC operations and minimising costs.More

University of Auckland selects AWS as strategic cloud provider

UoA will leverage AWS cloud to drive its digital transformation and enhance student engagement during online learning, which has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. More

A comprehensive guide to project management

Statistics show that lacking clear goals is the most common cause of project failures in business, underscoring the vital need for project management skills.More

Entrust launches PKI as-a-Service to better secure cloud apps

The next generation of its high-assurance PKI, Entrust PKIaaS, is designed to be secure, quick to deploy, scale on-demand, and run in the cloud.More

Voyager launches customer experience squad for flagship VoIP solution

The updated solution will focus on improving customer interactions, behind the scenes operations, and system improvements. More

Greater demand for modern data protection, disaster recovery as COVID sees increase in attacks

Data-driven organisations must evaluate evolving requirements for backup and disaster recovery to combat emerging workload challenges.More

Rubrik deploys data protection on Microsoft Azure

"The availability of Rubrik solutions on the Azure Marketplace makes it easier for customers to acquire and deploy quickly, no matter where they are on their cloud adoption journey."More

Oracle Analytics Cloud announces new AI-based workflow

Oracle has announced a new Analytics Cloud workflow using AI-based technology.More

Dynatrace introduces cloud-based automation to software development

A new Cloud Automation Module leverages the Dynatrace Platform to automate and orchestrate the software development lifecycle.More

Delivering a successful cloud migration

By choosing the right migration from the outset through developing KPIs and planning for migration, companies are setting themselves up for success.More

New eHealthSmart reporting solution to bolster NZ's Allied health firms

The software is designed to provide daily revenue updates, as well as appointments, productivity, and retention.More

HPE Storage hones in on cloud-native, software-defined data services

The company's new data services platform will address the 'data explosion' across edge to cloud.More

Excelero announces public cloud storage support, starting with Azure

First for Azure, NVMesh expands public cloud capabilities and in doing so aims to address performance challenges organisations face while transitioning IO-intensive workloads to public clouds.More

Qlik launches Mobile for SaaS updates, drives continuous intelligence

"With Qlik Sense Mobile for SaaS and our additional planned features, Qlik continues to enhance the only modern end-to-end platform that gives enterprises the analytic data pipelines required for real-time data delivery."More

Brantas brings tech to the hospitality sector in post-COVID New Zealand

"We see an opportunity to enhance the existing hospitality experience by adopting and merging some of the world’s latest hospitality technologies.”More

Paperless office practices on the rise as COVID speeds up digitisation - study

"Paper was already becoming passé in many organisations, but this pandemic has dramatically accelerated its demise."More

Fortinet releases 5G optimised solutions for networking and security

Tthe FortiGate 7121F delivers the security necessary for 5G networks and enterprise Zero Trust Access, while FortiExtender 511F-5G provides wireless WAN connectivity for SD-WAN and SASE solutions.More

The ultimate remote working hardware and software kit

The Poly Studio P5 kit includes a quality webcam and a stereo headset, as well as cloud management software, Poly Lens, which provides robust tools to manage and track devices from anywhere.More

Data storage company Qumulo announces support for Amazon Nimble Studio

Seattle based data storage company Qumulo has announced support for the Amazon Nimble Studio.More

Fastly launches storage solution on flagship edge cloud platform

Nearline Cache was built within Compute@Edge to enable customers to innovate at scale, and to the global scale and high performance.More

Data breaches enabling blackmail, extortion and intellectual property theft

Data breaches and cyberattacks are no longer just an online issue.More

Cloud infrastructure spend exceeded $40 billion in Q1 2021 — report

“Cloud emerged as a winner across all sectors over the last year, basically since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of lockdowns."More

Dynatrace introduces Session Replay, revamping mobile UX

The enhancements open the door for digmance feature adoptions ital teams to further optimise the user experience, performance feature adoptions and conversions of their mobile apps.More

Data and analytics professionals leading DX initiatives

“The results indicate that more organisations now understand the synergy between building a data-driven business and leading digital transformation."More

Webinar: Automated expense management for SMBs in Australia

Come along to this webinar to learn about SMBs' challenges, how they overcame these challenges, and business benefits.More

'Catastrophic forgetting': What it is, and how to prevent it

AI has been used to combat cyber-threats for years. But there are many related pitfalls — and catastrophic forgetting is a major one.More

How quality IT support coupled with Microsoft Surface can improve efficiency

Time is money. Save both with a fleet of Microsoft Surface devices managed by Cyclone’s always-on IT Support team.More

Hybrid cloud must evolve to reach true digital transformation promise

"The industry clearly understands the value that hybrid cloud plays in digital transformation, especially around the importance of areas like self-service IT, automation, and cost optimisation."More

Cogniflare launches data management platform Kyrah for Google Cloud

Cloud consultancy firm Cogniflare has announced the official launch of Kyrah, its new enterprise data management platform for Google Cloud customers. More

Dialpad brings its AI conference call technology to New Zealand

Conference call company Dialpad has announced plans to expand its New Zealand presence.More

The challenge of ensuring effective protection against DNS attacks

The ways in which bad actors can use DNS to mount attacks are numerous. Here are some of the most popular ones.More

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Smartech?

Smartech is a provider of B2B Payment Platforms & E-Commerce solutions for Postal Systems, serving the North America and APAC regions.More

Getac updates rugged K120 tablet for businesses in 'challenging' industries

The K120 now features an 11th generation Intel quad-core processor (i5 or i7), as well as Iris Xe graphics, 16GB memory, and more.More

Navigating security threats beyond a compliance-centric posture

Organisations need to be proactively fortifying and enhancing their cyber defences against targeted attacks. More

Why the rise of the data executive is critical to achieving a competitive edge

Businesses fail more frequently today than ever, in part due to a lack of understanding around correct implementation of data analytics.More

ComCom to revise process for implementing new regulatory regime for Chorus

Since receiving Chorus proposal, the Commission has identified the need to update the indicative process it set out in September 2020. More

Dynatrace builds 500+ integrations into Software Intelligence Hub

"We are providing customers with easy access to a huge array of technologies that are automatically discovered, and we are constantly adding new ones.”More

SolarWinds adds three executives to its C-suite team

The company says the new appointments will bolster the company’s customer experience, security and product innovations.More

New performance evaluation method helps realize computing power for hyperscale cloud clusters

Virtually any cloud service provider can utilize this new performance evaluation method to help realize computing power for its hyperscale cloud clusters.More

Cloud native computing adoption sees increase in security concerns

"We are at a pivot point in terms of the evolution of both the developers role as well as a transformation within the security industry as a whole."More