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Does automation trump professionals when it comes to hacking?
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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ixia
Automated software should be considered for security testing internal systems, according to Ixia. Hiring hackers can be expensive.
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Council switches off free Raetihi Wi-Fi
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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cloud services
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council
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wifi
The Ruapehu District Council has switched off the free Wi-Fi that is available at Raetihi’s public library after hours.
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Storage squeeze: Why 2016 is the year of consolidation in the storage industry
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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storage
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colocation
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cloud storage
Today’s storage market is a tussle between old and new, so how will the industry cope and what can we expect in the future?.
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Rapid growth for LPWA Internet of Things, APAC to dominate connections
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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iot
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pyramid research
​New research reveals Low Powered Wide Area (LPWA) Internet of Things (IoT) connections will make up more than half of all IoT connections by 2020.
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NZ and Aus govt need to step up online, study finds
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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government
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university of otago
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online services
A new study has found that central government agencies in New Zealand and Australia are performing poorly in terms of online responsiveness.
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Retaining millennials a complex task, are cloud apps the answer?
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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cloud services
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management
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apps
Managing a multi-generational workforce and retaining millennials is an increasingly complex task, says Concur.
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Kiwi developed pre-fab, energy efficient data center winning fans
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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schneider electric
A pre-fabricated portable data center designed and constructed by Schneider Electric and NZ's Northpower is set to be replicated internationally.
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NZ healthcare sector going mobile
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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mobility
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it in healthcare
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kinross group
NZ's HHL to enhance patient care with Kinross Group's cutting-edge mobile tech in transformative trial.
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Cyber threats evolving at a rapid pace
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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casb
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cios
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forcepoint
Cyber threats are rapidly evolving, warns Forcepoint's Global Threat Report, with severe consequences for businesses.
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Dell looks to future-ready enterprises with new offerings
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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network infrastructure
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cloud services
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wireless networks
New cloud-managed wired and wireless solutions, OS10 milestones and in-rack platforms for the data center offered up by Dell Networking.
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Intel launch 6th generation CPUs and business-friendly apps
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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intel
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vpro
The engineers at Intel must have been putting in some serious overtime as the chip making giant has just launched their 6th generation Core vPro CPUs.
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Hands-on review: HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The HP’s ZBook Studio is a fully fledged no compromise mobile workstation that redefines the previous parameters.
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Big data creates need for data scientists, according to expert
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Organisations should consider creating roles for data scientists as big data continues to provide valuable insights, says Teradata.
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Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by scammers
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by ransomware scammers, warns Computer Forensics NZ. Attacks becoming increasingly common.
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It's often talked about, but what does digital transformation really mean?
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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digital transformation
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cios
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codeblue
Essentially digital transformation describes the opportunity to take advantage of change rather than being the victim of change - don't be the victim!.
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HDS updates virtual storage platform to help monetise data
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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storage
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hitachi vantara
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ndi
HDS has updated its VSP G series in an effort to simplify and accelerate data center modernisation, reduce costs - and exploit and monetise data.
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Rolleston leading the pack in UFB adoption
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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broadband
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enable networks
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ufb
Rolleston sets the pace with over 50% Ultra-Fast Broadband uptake, outstripping national average and embodying 'town of the future' vision.
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Unisys wins 48,000 user Merck 'people computing' deal
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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it services
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unisys
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service model
Pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA is harnessing Unisys' 'people computing' approach in a deal involving end user IT services for 48,000 employees.
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Choosing the right cloud provider more important now than ever before
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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cloud services
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virtualisation
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wfh
Australian organizations are rapidly adopting cloud infrastructure, but need to choose the right providers to maximize benefits, says CenturyLink.
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Fighting bank fraud and improving the customer experience: Can they work together?
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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cloud services
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microsoft
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public cloud
Decreasing the risk of bank fraud and improving the customer experience are both based on knowing the customer - can they work together?.
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Service vendors look to multi-skilled professionals to add depth
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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app development
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devops
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it automation
Multidisciplinary skills in professionals are in demand as service vendors strive to stay competitive, according to a report by Technology Business Research.
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The lowdown on Aussie Govt's Cyber Security Strategy
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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australian
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australian government
Malcom Turnbull recently announced Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy for the future - here are some insights from professionals in the industry.
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Service providers a weak link in cybersecurity
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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contact centre
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cybersecurity
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protiviti
Businesses that allow their service providers to access sensitive data are at risk of a cyberattack, warns consulting firm Protiviti.
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Kiwi company FaceMe expands to the US with new partnership
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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uc
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contact centre
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collaboration
FaceMe, the Kiwi video collaboration company, has teamed up with Pinnaca to enhance its global video portfolio.