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Top five security threats to data centres – and how to counter them
Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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ddos
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data centre operators
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cybersecurity
Data centres are in the cross hairs as attackers conspire to steal data. A10 Networks details the threats, and how to counter them.
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Trend Micro offers up Deep Security through Azure marketplace
Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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cloud services
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microsoft
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public cloud
Trend Micro is offering its Deep Security product through Microsoft’s Azure marketplace after joining Microsoft’s Enterprise Cloud Alliance.
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Microsoft axes unlimited OneDrive, downgrades other options
Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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microsoft
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onedrive
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retailers
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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Brocade integrates Intel Security offerings in networking products
Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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brocade
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intel security
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orchestra
Brocade is integrating Intel Security products into its own solutions to provide more secure New IP networking solutions.
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Spark ups music play with Auckland City Limits partnership
Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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telco
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spark
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partners
Spark is upping its play in the music space, partnering with organisers and promoters for Auckland’s newest music festival, Auckland City Limits.
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Schneider Electric scoops hat-trick of UPS and data centre awards
Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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colocation
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data centre maintenance / management
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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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cios
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symantec
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.
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M2: NZ operations to deliver 18% of company's AU$1.8b revenue
Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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voip
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apple
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contact centre
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.
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PwC offers up Melbourne Cup analytics
Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
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.
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Spark Digital taps mobile for temporary fibre WAN alternative
Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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spark
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wan
Spark Digital is leveraging mobile to deliver a WAN service for Kiwi companies still waiting for fibre installation.
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The keys to thriving in the age of the customer
Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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digital transformation
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forrester research
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analyst report
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?.
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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.
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Wellington councils join forces to share ICT infrastructure
Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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dimension data
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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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cloud services
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public cloud
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iaas
Cloud management and security are driving public cloud services growth across the mature APac market, where 2015 spend is forecast to hit $7.4b.
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Business Intelligence crucial for NZ business
Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
NZ firms to embrace Business Intelligence, as experts predict a surge in BI investment, necessitating strategic planning.
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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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ndi
A new text message reminder service has gone live ensuring those appearing in court have one less excuse for failing to appear.
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Fujitsu launches ANZ IoT assault with Edgeware
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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iot
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fujitsu
Fujitsu is introducing its ‘game-changing’ internet of things Edgeware management platform in ANZ after recently completing its support capability.
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Business process management proving popular for Kiwi organisations
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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workflow automation
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promapp
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ndi
Kiwi organisatons are embracing the concept of business process management, with more than one in three planning increased investment in BPM.
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It’s official: Say hello to Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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mobility
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hpe
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financial services
With the separation of Hewlett Packard into two companies now formally complete, Hewlett Packard Packard Enterprise is embarking ‘on a new journey'.
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Five tips for tackling cloud security concerns
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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cloud services
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
Industry association CompTIA offers up five simple tips to help companies and their IT partners tackle security concerns for the move to public cloud.
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Apple, Samsung, Huawei among smartphone winners as Microsoft, BlackBerry, LG falter
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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microsoft
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Lumia shipments - and revenue - plummet on back of Microsoft's 'updated strategy' while BlackBerry drops to lowest shipments in 10 years.
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Welcome to 'the next big thing' for business: Operational analytics
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Operational analytics are the ‘next big thing’ for ANZ businesses, changing the way we use analytics, and helping companies improve business.
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New appointments to bolster Aerohive enterprise play
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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aerohive networks
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anz
Aerohive has made two new appointments with a new ANZ country manager and a new senior channel account manager, as it ups its enterprise push.
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Ruckus Wireless ramps up Kiwi business - and channel - with new hire
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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network infrastructure
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network management
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cloud services
Ruckus Wireless is looking to ramp up its Kiwi business and the local channel with the appointment of John Dunbar as NZ head of sales for enterprise.