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Tech news for NZ's largest enterprises

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AWS tops all four global markets, APAC a unique case

The order of proceedings remains relatively the same in three of the four major regions for public cloud services providers, but the APAC market is bolstered by the prominence of China.

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How artificial intelligence is transforming finance teams

"Organisations using cognitive ergonomics and system design in new AI projects will achieve long-term success four times more often than others.”

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Pure Storage launches new cloud data services

“Customers should be able to make infrastructure choices based on what’s best for their environment, not constrained by what the technology can do."

Is self-service BI living up to the hype?

the explosion of data available to a business and self-service BI tools is transforming how everyone works - but is self-service living up to expectations?

What the people say - Gartner’s November Customers’ Choices

A roundup of the latest Gartner Peer Insight Customers’ Choices from Backup and Recovery to Business Intelligence and Analytics, and more.

How organisations can use AI to generate business insights

DataRobot’s automated machine learning enhanced Precision Marketing’s predictive modelling capabilities.

Retail-tech firm Insite AI signs deal with Chemist Warehouse

The firm is also raising $2 million in pre-seed funding.

Five secrets – Workday’s 2019 winning formulas

We thoroughly investigate why business software vendor Workday believes 2019 will be their best year yet.

Data protection is key to building customer trust

"New data compliance rules offer an opportunity for businesses to re-evaluate their processes and improve data management and customer loyalty."

Exclusive: Strengths and limitations of the AWS/Cisco partnership

Iguazio CEO Yaron Haviv discusses whether the partnership really is a 'match made in heaven' and what it means for the industry.

Talend and Databricks partner for scalable data solution

The strategic partnership combines unified analytics and data management in the cloud.

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How Sony is using distributed learning to create enterprise AI

The results of this experiment demonstrate that learning/execution carried out using Neural Network Libraries can achieve world-class speeds.

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Video conferencing in dire need of simplification, study shows

A Forrester study shows that 84% of companies are using two or more cloud-based video conferencing apps.

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Three ways to achieve data security whilst enabling BYOD

"A mobility strategy is now more important than ever before, that said, selecting the right one is often no small task."

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A roadmap to AI project success

Five keys preparation tasks, and eight implementation elements to keep in mind when developing and implementing an AI service.

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Whitepaper: Why it’s critical to detect cyber attacks as they happen

"Many organisations are struggling to keep pace with the speed in which hackers are attacking their systems."

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Kiwis losing $24.7mil to scam calls every year

The losses are almost five times higher compared to the same period last year, from reported losses alone.

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Workday customers start deployments to AWS infrastructure

Business software vendor Workday has turned it's previously announced AWS partnership into a reality.

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Cutting through the noise with AI-driven threat analytics

SANS has provided an independent review of a new AI analytics solution designed to rescue businesses 'drowning in data' from SIEM platforms.

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Zebra finds 10x increase in intelligent APAC enterprises

Second annual survey reveals increased IoT investment, real-time data sharing and front-line empowerment.

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Citrix acquires micro app platform Sapho

Sapho’s micro applications improve employee productivity by consolidating access to tools, activities and tasks in a simple and unified work feed.

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The six golden keys to successful identity assurance

When someone tries to access your internal systems, how can you be sure a user is who they claim to be?

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The features that should be front and centre when evaluating SIEMs

According to Frost & Sullivan, SIEM can either be an enabler or a retardant and there's a thin line between the two - here's the key attributes.

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'Public cloud is not a panacea' - 91% of IT leaders want hybrid

Nutanix research suggests cloud interoperability and app mobility outrank cost and security for primary hybrid cloud benefits.

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Cisco expands security capabilities of SD-WAN portfolio

Until now, SD-WAN solutions have forced IT to choose between application experience or security.

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Deloitte bolsters AWS offerings with CloudinIT

“By joining forces we can help even more organisations adopt cloud technologies and put their customers at the heart of their digital agendas.”

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Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks

"Only 14% of Australian organisations are continuously training employees to spot cyber attacks."

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Gartner - Global RPA spending hitting its stride

The biggest adopters of RPA today include banks, insurance companies, utilities and telecommunications companies.

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GCSB's CORTEX project scoops iSANZ Award

“I believe this award is particularly significant as it is acknowledgement from our peers in the information security industry and from across the private sector."

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SonicWall secures hybrid clouds by simplifying firewall deployment

Once new products are brought online in remote locations, administrators can manage local and distributed networks.

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How Adobe aims to deliver marketing automation to Kiwi enterprises

“Qrious will enable enterprise customers to get the most out of Adobe Experience Cloud and provide valuable on-the-ground expertise."

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Whitepaper: The best way to get insights relevant to your business

A Design Sprint offers a framework for making progress and decisions when you have a new customer proposition.

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How to effectively implement a software-defined secure network

The unified SDSN platform combines policy, detection, and enforcement with a comprehensive product portfolio.

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The six success factors for successful smart card migration

Smart cards are easy to carry around, can be programmed and reprogrammed remotely, and offer a secure way for students and teachers alike to access campus facilities.

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Whitepaper: How much is your company’s data really worth?

The most valuable companies in the world are so valued because of the data those companies control.

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The future of privacy: What comes after VPNs?

"75% of VPN users said they are seeking a better solution for cloud networks."

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HPE extends cloud-based AI tool InfoSight to servers

HPE asserts it is a big deal as the system can drive down operating costs, plug disruptive performance gaps, and free up time to allow IT staff to innovate.

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HPE launches new Datacenter Care capabilities

The company asserts the new capabilities will be delivered by HPE PointNext and will help businesses simplify complex IT environments.

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How to leverage cloud for data-driven business ops

The next gen of cloud-based data platform services are flexible and cost-effective so even small organisations can unlock data insights.

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The security tool conundrum: Can you have too much of a good thing?

Organisations across Asia Pacific are using many different security tools to protect their businesses, but often they have no centralised platform to manage those tools.

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Using analysis to save on IT maintenance costs

Ill-fitting maintenance plans, whether over- or under-prescribed does cost you money - but, with a little analysis you can save a lot.

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WatchGuard’s eight (terrifying) 2019 security predictions

The next evolution of ransomware, escalating nation-state attacks, biometric hacking, Wi-Fi protocol security, and Die Hard fiction becomes reality.

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How IoT and hybrid cloud will change in 2019

"Traditional VPN software solutions are obsolete for the new IT reality of hybrid and multi-cloud."

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Enterprises to begin closing their data centres

Dan Hushon predicts next year companies will begin bidding farewell (if they haven't already) to their onsite data centres.

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14 milestones Workday has achieved in 2018

We look into the key achievements of business software vendor Workday this year

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Whitepaper: How to build cloud policies your organisation can stand by

Done right, digital transformation can transform the way governments engage with citizens, make businesses more productive and help non-profits be more effective.

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Paessler protects world’s most precious computing artefacts

Without air conditioning, The National Museum of Computing must keep a close eye on environmental factors like temperature, humidity, and UV light levels.

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Impact of legacy technologies on threat alert response and cloud adoption among Aus enterprises

Most Australian enterprises today are hamstrung by the same technologies that once helped advance the nation’s IT economy.

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Tips for building a safer and more secure flexible workplace

Predictive reporting and real-time location data can optimise your space requirements.

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Workday – who are they and what do they do?

We quickly summarise everything you need to know about the up and coming business software leader.

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Riverbed’s SD-WAN solution boasts enterprise-class routing enhancements

Riverbed’s solution enables businesses to experience fast, agile and secure access to all applications across the hybrid IT landscape.

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Whitepaper: Automation platforms giving companies better insights on data

451 Research has produced an analysis sponsored by Nintex on how automation is increasingly being used to transform businesses.

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HPE expands AI-driven operations

HPE InfoSight extends select predictive analytics and recommendation capabilities to HPE servers, enabling smarter, self-monitoring infrastructure.

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Cyber crisis continues unabated – is ATP the answer?

Statistics on cybercrime certainly makes for grim reading, and that is set to continue unless businesses take measures to stack the odds better in their favour.

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Interview: Mobile Mentor CEO shares mobility strategies

“We recognise that mobile speed is ultrafast! We’re not really focused on the competition, but we look to do two things really well."

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Avoid underutilising office space with optimisation solutions

Facility managers and security professionals need a real-time view of how their workforce interacts with a building.

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Survey: App dev is surging, but how are businesses doing it?

Today “every company is in the software business" to get a competitive edge, and this survey reveals how app dev is affecting IT teams.

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Working with normalised SQL Tables – a guide

The goal of this workshop post is to explain a method for working with normalised SQL data in PowerApps.

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Whitepaper: An inside look at the benefits of cloud

"Cloud computing is revolutionising business, enabling organisations to move faster, spend less and deliver greater value."

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Why the adoption of SAP is growing among SMEs

Small and medium scale enterprises are emerging as lucrative end users for SAP.

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Making the most out of IPv6 deployment

IPv6 is the latest version of the Internet Protocol, which identifies devices across the internet so they can be located.

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Digital Realty opens new AU data centre – and announces another one

On the day that Digital Realty cut the ribbon for its new Sydney data centre, it revealed that it will soon begin developing another one.

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Interview: Mobile Mentor’s long term future with Microsoft

Mobile Mentor is Co-Sell Ready: We quizzed founder Denis O’Shea on what the news means for Mobile Mentor, its partnership with Microsoft, and the company’s growth plans for the future.

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What does sustainable compliance look like?

Getting an organisation compliant is one thing, keeping it that way is another.

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Whitepaper: What are the best practices for choosing credential technology?

Have security professionals and end-users evolved alongside credential technology?

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Whitepaper: Layering security protection for ransomware defense

As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve in complexity, so too does the pressure to have a thorough, well-thought-out, and automated system.

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Digital transformation an almost $2 trillion industry by 2022

"The unprecedented speed at which technologies are coming to market supporting DX strategies can only be described as frantic."

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Five major risks of letting shadow IT go unchecked

A department creating its own bespoke IT solution may sound like a good idea, but are the risks really worth it?

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Exclusive: How the separation of Amazon and AWS could affect the cloud market

"Amazon Web Services is one of the rare companies that can be a market leader but remain ruthlessly innovative and agile."

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Mobile Infrastructure market sees fastest growth since 2014

The report from Dell’Oro shows that while the vendor rankings for the top three vendors remained unchanged with Huawei, Ericsson, and Nokia leading.

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Is your security really secure?

ot so long ago a firewall and a virus scanner were enough to protect a network, but today the scene is much different.

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Case study: Startup revamps systems with HID mobile access

“We want our clients to have the best experience here. This is the reason why we chose to work with HID Global solutions."

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Why mobile web could be a secret weapon for strategy

On mobile, a poor user experience is exacerbated and design flaws are magnified.

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Gartner names Silver Peak Leader in WAN Edge infrastructure

Gartner’s WAN Edge Infrastructure Magic Quadrant names Silver Peak among the leaders in a growing market.

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Interview: Building secure apps from the ground up

Security should be a key consideration from the initial design phase before any build even begins.

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NZ firms lack cybersecurity confidence, HP survey says

Out of 434 of New Zealand’s small and large businesses, only half (50%) feel confident that they would be able to cope if they experienced a significant cybersecurity breach.

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Altaro introduces WAN-optimised replication for VMs

"WAN-optimised replication allows businesses to continue working in the case of damage to on-premise servers."

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Whitepaper: How to detect and respond to threats faster

This white paper uncovers how UEBA reduces your organisational risk and enables you to respond more quickly to attacks.

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Huge vulnerabilities in software supply chain being exploited

A very exposing report has revealed breaches are rising and response times are falling, largely due to shoddy software development practices.

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Whitepaper: The key to compliance is governing access to data

By implementing a governance-based approach to identity governance, companies can secure their organisation’s sensitive data.

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Infographic: Why an outdated unified comms solution hurts your business

Seventy-one percent of IT professionals say their organisations use multiple communication or collaboration solutions unnecessarily.

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Increase visibility and productivity with fleet tracking software

Know what’s going on in the field so you can dispatch more efficiently, improve customer service and reduce time spent calling drivers for updates.

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Whitepaper: The evolution of physical access control

Despite the enhanced security and convenience that comes from newer options, many organisations are still using outdated and vulnerable access control technology.

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Dimension Data nabs three Cisco partner awards

Cisco announced the awards, including APJ Partner of the Year, at a global awards reception during its annual partner conference.

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HPE unveils AI-driven operations for ProLiant, Synergy and Apollo servers

With global learning and predictive analytics capabilities based on real-world operational data, HPE InfoSight supposedly drives down operating costs.

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IT's rising role in physical access control - what you need to know

T and physical security teams are now required to consider fundamental change in day-to-day operations.

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Rimini Street hits NZ shores with new subsidiary

The third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP has opened a new Auckland-based office and appointed Sean Jones as NZ senior account executive.

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AlgoSec delivers native security management for Azure Firewall

AlgoSec’s new solution will allow a central management capability for Azure Firewall, Microsoft's new cloud-native firewall-as-a-service.

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Making PowerApps work for you, whatever your expertise level

If you are looking to learn some basic coding for applications there are a few things you might want to think about.

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GDPR compliance: A step-by-step guide

The GDPR affects any company that deals with individuals living in the EU and has very specific requirements for the treatment of their personal

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Whitepaper: Everyday network issues PRTG network monitor helps resolve

Your IT infrastructure needs a constant review in order to ensure the health of your system.

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Whitepaper: Threat detection and risk measurement with machine learning

ResponSight focuses on two key areas of cybersecurity – threat detection and enterprise risk measurement – and the need for more sophisticated approaches in each.

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What does a risk-free cloud migration look like?

When it comes time to move your business into the cloud, you have be sure you are doing it right - but how will you know what that means?

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Using SOLIDWORKS CAD to take an idea from prototype to product

Sound pioneer Nura had an ambitious concept to deliver when it raised almost two million dollars via crowdsourcing and then over five million dollars through a seed round.