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Establishing a foundation for successful IoT adoption
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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The potential business applications of IoT span an ever-growing set of industrial and consumer implementations.
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Fast data analytics requires even faster governance
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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big data
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data analytics
Data can be ingested, analysed, and visualised in near-real time – leaving little chance for compliance practitioners to interpret or react to trends.
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‘Total ban’ for Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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Air New Zealand enforces 'total ban' on Galaxy Note7 amid global safety fears following FAA and DOT directive.
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NZ telco industry 'world class' despite increasing levels of complaints
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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telecommunications
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ndi
Complaints about the New Zealand telecommunications industry are rising, but it still provides top-notch service, says the NZ Telecommunications Forum.
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HPE and Memory-Driven Computing: Has the future arrived?
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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HPE's Memory-Driven Computing could revolutionise data handling, promising a vast leap in performance and efficiency.
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Kiwi cyber security firm launches awareness initiative for businesses
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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ndi
Cyber Outreach brings real world cyber issues facing the workforce to life, and can be delivered to groups of up to 30 at a time.
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New Zealand's fibre connections double, Statistics NZ reports
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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broadband
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fibre
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Number of fibre-optic broadband connections in New Zealand has more than doubled since June 2015, according to Statistics NZ.
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Newly crowned Gartner leader eyes keys to the Asia Pacfic kingdom
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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data protection
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converged infrastructure
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simplivity
Hyperconvergence is gaining mainstream adoption as SimpliVity outperforms the market with its OmniStack Data Virtualisation Platform.
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Dimension Data takes a closer look at mobile workforces and cybersecurity
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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Enterprises are failing to attract talent due to cybersecurity risks posed by mobile workforces, says Dimension Data's latest white paper.
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Email-based attacks by ransomware groups on the rise
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
Ransomware gangs escalate email attacks, employing WSF attachments to spread the Locky virus, reveals cybersecurity firm Symantec.
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Rise of digital start ups could be the end for other industries
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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network infrastructure
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startups
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dell technologies
Digital start-ups pose a threat to 83% of Asia Pacific and Japan businesses, according to research by Dell Technologies.
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Dropbox unveils five new features for iOS to challenge the desktop
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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Dropbox ramps up mobile productivity on iOS with five innovative features, turning iPhones and iPads into formidable work companions.
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How the 'workplace of the future' optimises employees, collaboration & your office
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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As offices evolve into digital hubs, Polycom's Amy Barzdukas discusses cultivating culture and collaboration in tomorrow's workspace.
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It’s time to move on from “what is the Internet of Things” discussion if you want to secure it
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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cloud services
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Increasing confusion over the definition of IoT is distracting from the real importance: securing it, says Gartner.
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Office workers have ‘no confidence’ in their employer’s ability to protect them from ransomware
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
Over 60% of office workers are in the dark about ransomware threats, eroding trust in employer's cyber defence strategies.
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Ransomware exploit kits pose huge risk for unpatched organisations
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
Ransomware exploit kits are making it easier for attackers to target enterprises, because they're so simple to enact, Trend Micro warns.
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A mobile workforce has to be both secure and easy, says Okta exec
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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Okta brings its Identity and Mobility Forum to Sydney for the first time, focusing on mobility and security in the workforce.
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New Zealand high schools embrace technology for the future
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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avondale college
Rangitoto College and Avondale College in New Zealand have implemented Aruba's Mobility Defined Networks to support student and teaching initiatives.
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Veeam eyes big data; pushes importance of applications and services
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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virtualisation
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colocation
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veeam
Veeam champions big data protection, urging robust measures for IT infrastructure to keep pace with vast volumes of data.
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Kiwi employees vulnerable to phishing attacks, report finds
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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ransomware
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malware
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phishing
12.1% of Kiwi staff may easily fall prey to sophisticated phishing scams, raising cyber security alarms.
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Providing threat support in a 'landscape that’s constantly evolving'
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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malware
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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
Juniper Networks has announced enhancements to its security portfolio to help organisations combat evolving threats.
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Dimension Data's four simple tips for smart cybersecurity
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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connect smart week
Dimension Data New Zealand's CEO Jo Healey provided some simple tips for New Zealand businesses and the need to remain cybersecure.
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How SD-WAN makes DR planning easier
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sd-wan
SD-WAN revolutionises DR strategies, offering agile, cost-effective solutions for robust backup environments and faster recovery times.
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Workplace by Facebook: Can the social media giant convince IT decision makers?
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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cloud services
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workplace
Workplace by Facebook launches to boost organisational collaboration - but will IT leaders be swayed by its familiar interface?.