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All grown up: A look into Trade Me's DNA

Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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Trade Me, one of New Zealand's largest online sites, harnesses the power of data to improve all aspects of its business.
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DDoS attacks are 'no longer isolated events'

Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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34% of cyberattacks in APAC involved ransomware and malware, according to Neustar. DDoS attacks can cause significant damage to organisations.
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Chanel transforms its runway into a data center

Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Chanel's Spring/Summer 2017 show, led by Karl Lagerfeld, featured a runway transformed into a data centre, showcasing intimate technology.
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Akamai ramps up security strategy with latest acquisition

Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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enterprise security
Akamai Technologies acquires Soha Systems to enhance its cloud security strategy and accelerate enterprise applications.
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Dramatic growth of eCommerce creates a burden for businesses, says exec

Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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The surge in global eCommerce has strained business operations, necessitating efficient transaction issue resolutions, notes FairWay's Peter Blades.
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Carbon Black & IBM form strategic security match up

Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Carbon Black and IBM Security have partnered to offer businesses a more streamlined security management system and simpler response to cyberattacks.
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Businesses 'missing out on potential cost savings' with mobile printing

Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Mobile printing offers operational efficiencies but can expose organisations to unauthorised access, according to Y Soft.
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North Island customers now 100GB ready

Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Kordia's North Island fibre backhaul network is now 100GB ready, with an increase in demand from service providers.
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As the silly season approaches, ransomware attacks spike

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Ransomware attacks are set to surge as the festive season increases online shopping, warns Aura Information Security.
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Cloud IT infrastructure revenue surges ahead of renewed hyperscale growth

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Cloud IT infrastructure sales leap by 14.5% to $7.7bn, fuelling the tech sector as IDC forecasts a bullish second half for hyperscale growth.
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Vodafone 'excited' to bring new services to Kiwi homes and businesses

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Vodafone NZ gears up to launch 1Gbps fibre broadband, fuelling Kiwi connectivity with cutting-edge digital services.
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Kiwi company banishes managed service offering hurdles

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Demand for new security management services in New Zealand is growing, with Infrazone's Service Zone reducing the cost of establishing such a service.
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Watch out Apple: Google's coming for you

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Google's Pixel challenges Apple's reign, promising innovative design and a savvy new assistant – a rivalry intensifies in the smartphone market.
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Fast growing IoT market sees Gemalto leading the way

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, has been recognized by Juniper Research as a leader in the fast-growing IoT market.
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Symantec detects ransomware variants created directly on mobile devices

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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New variants of Android.Lockscreen ransomware are using pseudorandom passcodes to prevent victims from unlocking devices, warns Symantec.
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Unemployment in tech the equivalent to 'economic climate change', says expert

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Tech job losses are akin to 'economic climate change,' says Kathryn Myronuk of Singularity University, warning of drastic impacts as automation advances.
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NEC NZ first out of global companies to strengthen internal core system

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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NEC to deploy SAP's cloud-based ERP solution to its companies worldwide, aiming for total global optimisation.
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Spark NZ takes home award from one of its newest partners

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Spark New Zealand has won the APAC partner of the year award at the 2016 Interactive Intelligence Partner Awards.
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Mercury unlocks world of choice for Kiwis and their businesses

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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clean technologies
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solar power
Mercury begins construction on R-D centre in Auckland to showcase solar, battery storage and energy technologies.
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A look inside one of Facebook's coldest data centers

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg shares rare photos of the company's advanced Luleå data center in northern Sweden.