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Onedrive

Microsoft axes unlimited OneDrive, downgrades other options

Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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Microsoft is removing unlimited OneDrive storage for Office 365 consumers and downgrading the free option - with no word yet on OneDrive for Business.
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Cloud to drive IT services spend up in 2016

Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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Cloud is expected to drive IT services spend up in 2016, with hosting infrastructure services a key growth area for the channel.
Network security

Brocade integrates Intel Security offerings in networking products

Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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orchestration
Brocade is integrating Intel Security products into its own solutions to provide more secure New IP networking solutions.
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Your invite: Sektor Auckland Security and Networking event tomorrow

Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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cloud services
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sektor
Video surveillance isn't just about security, instead it's offering up a potentially lucrative market for resellers as a business enhancement tool.
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Exclusive interview: Kiwi Citrix resellers set to reap specialisation benefits

Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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virtualisation
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citrix
Kiwi resellers are jumping on board with Citrix's new specialisations – with Citrix promising that the partners will reap the benefits.
Music festival

Spark ups music play with Auckland City Limits partnership

Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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Spark is upping its play in the music space, partnering with organisers and promoters for Auckland's newest music festival, Auckland City Limits.
Power management

Schneider Electric scoops hat-trick of UPS and data centre awards

Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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power / energy
Schneider Electric has taken out a hat-trick of awards at Frost & Sullivan's Asia Pacific Best Practice Awards.
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Symantec unveils single console advanced threat protection

Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Symantec is upping the ante in its attempt to win the advanced threat protection space, launching a new offering designed to detect and remediate APT.
Spotlight

Kiwi startup Jucebox takes to world stage at Web Summit

Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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Kiwi tech start-up Jucebox has scored a major coup, being selected for the Alpha Program at influential tech event, Web Summit, in Dublin this week.
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Here's why you need to be aware of the internet of things

Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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The rise of the internet of things is bringing an exponential increase in security threats for business and consumers, making IoT awareness crucial.
Nz contribution

M2: NZ operations to deliver 18% of company's AU$1.8b revenue

Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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Aussie's M2 Group is counting on its CallPlus acquisition to deliver big returns and, combined with Vocus, deliver 18% of its $1.8b revenue from NZ.
Horse race

PwC offers up Melbourne Cup analytics

Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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data analytics
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planning
Feel the need for some horsing around today? Want some techie tips for the Melbourne Cup, or perhaps to know your 'horsey name'? PwC has the answers.
Connection

Spark Digital taps mobile for temporary fibre WAN alternative

Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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Spark Digital is leveraging mobile to deliver a WAN service for Kiwi companies still waiting for fibre installation.
Customer

The keys to thriving in the age of the customer

Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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digital transformation
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affinity
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digital services
2016 will be the most consequential year for companies adapting to the age of the customer says Forrester. So how do you ensure your business thrives?.
Digital security

CryptoWall nets US$325 million; Is your business secure?

Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A single cybercrime group may have collected US$325 million from CryptoWall 3 ransomware - but there are ways to help your business keep secure.
Wellington

Wellington councils join forces to share ICT infrastructure

Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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citylink
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datacom
Wellington councils have joined forces to share ICT infrastructure in an effort to improve resilience and save money.
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Cloud management and security driving public cloud services growth

Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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iaas
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cloud services
Cloud management and security are driving public cloud services growth across the mature APac market, where 2015 spend is forecast to hit $7.4b.
Tablet pc

PC market declines for fourth quarter, but two-in-ones up 77%

Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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Two-in-ones saw a 77% year on year increase in shipments in Q3 at a time when the overall PC market dropped 14% and tablets were down 20%.
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Whanganui semi-finalist for global 'intelligent community' award

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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smart cities
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clean technologies
Whanganui has been named a Smart21 Community putting the city in the running for the global Intelligent Community of the Year award.
Court

About to appear in court? Book a text message reminder for the day...

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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ministry of justice
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modernisation
A new text message reminder service has gone live ensuring those appearing in court have one less excuse for failing to appear.