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Stories by Sam - Page 21

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MYOB praised for NZ customer commitment, takes home ‘Service Provider of the Year’
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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MYOB, the accounting software provider, has been named 'Service Provider of the Year' at the New Zealand Franchise Awards.
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Key to inline security success: 'Traffic inspection and detection', exec says
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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data analytics
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ai security
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cloud services
Balancing network performance and security is key, says Ixia. Successful security monitoring should enable traffic inspection without affecting availability.
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Alcatel-Lucent ups ANZ channel game, taps into SMB market
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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Alcatel-Lucent introduces new cloud services for SMBs, offering flexibility and increased capacity for the modern workplace.
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Organisations in Singapore wary of adopting AR
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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risk & compliance
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Singapore firms hesitate on AR tech, citing security and skill gaps, despite recognising its potential in the workplace, an ISACA study reveals.
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Australian cyber security company pick of the bunch for Hong Kong FinTech accelerator
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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Brisbane-based Entersoft becomes the only Australian firm to join Hong Kong’s prestigious SuperCharger FinTech 2.0 accelerator, selected from 200 applicants.
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Adyen teams up with Equinix to be the next 'success story'
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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Equinix partners with Adyen to deploy its infrastructure into data centers in Sydney and Melbourne, strengthening its payments platform.
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First ever Microsoft Surface Hub sold in NZ by Kiwi reseller Asnet
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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asnet technologies
Asnet sells first Microsoft Surface Hub in New Zealand, hosting exclusive launch event at new Wellington office.
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Kiwi businesses need to integrate physical and digital workflows, says exec
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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rpa
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personal computing devices
Fuji Xerox launches ApeosWare Management Suite 2, helping Kiwi businesses integrate digital and physical workflows.
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Motorola Solutions snaps up mobility solutions company Gridstone
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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Motorola acquires mobility solutions company Gridstone to develop customised apps, says Asia Pacific VP Iain Clarke.
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Qantas takes customers on VR journey with new app
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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Qantas launches new VR app allowing users to explore destinations before travelling; book flights directly from the app.
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Auckland's NorthWest Shopping Centre uses tech to address customer behaviour change
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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aerohive networks
Auckland's NorthWest Shopping Centre will use Aerohive's retail Wi-Fi solution to enhance the shopping experience.
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IN PICS: MEF16 Baltimore - Day 2
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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network infrastructure
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cloud services
MEF16 kicks off in Baltimore with workshops, demos and keynotes. Over 1200 guests attend to shape the future of communications.
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Symantec takes a step into the future with AI powered cyber defence
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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malware
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endpoint protection
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Symantec has launched Symantec Endpoint Protection 14, featuring artificial intelligence to combat new cyber threats.
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Kiwi tertiary education needs a 'wakeup call' for future innovators and entrepreneurs
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
More than 40% of SMEs in New Zealand don't believe the education system prepares students for working in their businesses, according to MYOB survey.
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The hyper-connected world, change & automation at MEF16
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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MEF16 opens in Baltimore with keynote speakers discussing the importance of change, automation and Third Network Services.
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Current demand and future outlook for mainframes in digital business
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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virtualisation
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software development
Digital business increases demand for mainframes, according to a BMC survey of over 1200 executives and tech professionals.
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The Instillery drives global growth with new COO
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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partner programmes
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management
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leadership
Fast-growing cloud service provider, The Instillery, appoints new COO, Jamie Wallis, to lead operations and global expansion.
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Industry collaboration is critical, PCCW Global CEO says
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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PCCW Global CEO, Marc Halbfinger, calls for collaboration and improved security in the Network Services and tech industry.
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Security is important for data center operators across the globe, says exec
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Bitdefender receives VMware ready status for its GravityZone solution, enabling agentless scanning for guest VMs.
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Managing identity gap - Oracle unveils new data innovations
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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user interface
Oracle has introduced new data management platform innovations to help marketers unify consumer IDs from different devices and platforms.