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CASE STUDY: How Ricoh avoided disruption by meeting changing business needs

28 Nov 18

Lew Kai Ping

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Ricoh Hong Kong is a document management solutions and IT services provider that needed to evolve its product portfolio.

Find out how Ricoh implemented a hybrid, multi-cloud deployment to secure the large volumes of data transfer for its Smart Backup-as-a-Service.

Taking this step allowed Ricoh to transform its business towards building additional SaaS applications to meet changing market demands, scale its service delivery, and increase customer adoption of its new Backup-as-a-Service and Cloud Workflow services.

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Marriott sets up call centres to answer questions on data breach

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HTC signs with 5G partners across the globe

Sprint and Telstra will both carry a 5G mobile smart hub built by HTC.

Dell EMC embeds security in latest servers

Dell EMC's 14th generation of PowerEdge servers has comprehensive management tools to provide security across hardware and firmware.

Soul Machines' virtual humans go mainstream

An Auckland AI firm renowned for its work creating ‘digital humans’ is now unleashing its creativity to the wider market.

Why data backups should be a part of daily operations

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With a clever ergonomic design, you’ll never have to glance at the device, unless you deliberately look to use the built-in laser pointer to emphasise your presentation.

Businesses focusing on threats from within - survey

Over 50% of respondents reported that 100 days of dwell time or more was representative of their organisation.

GCSB welcomes Inspector-General's report on intelligence warrants

Intelligence warrants can include surveillance, private communications interception, searches of physical places and things, and the seizure of communications, information and things.

Corelight and Exabeam partner to improve network monitoring

The combination of lateral movement and siloed usage of point security products leaves many security teams vulnerable to compromise.

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SailPoint releases first identity annual report

SailPoint’s research found that many organisations are lacking maturity in their governance processes over identities.

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Disruption in the supply chain: Why IT resilience is a collective responsibility

"A truly resilient organisation will invest in building strong relationships while the sun shines so they can draw on goodwill when it rains."

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The disaster recovery-as-a-service market is on the rise

As time progresses and advanced technologies are implemented, the demand for disaster recovery-as-a-service is also expected to increase.

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What disaster recovery will look like in 2019

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52mil users affected by Google+’s second data breach

Google+ APIs will be shut down within the next 90 days, and the consumer platform will be disabled in April 2019 instead of August 2019 as originally planned.

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IT's rising role in physical access control - what you need to know

T and physical security teams are now required to consider fundamental change in day-to-day operations.

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Understanding consumers' security concerns critical to gaining trust

Data security issues such as identity theft, bank fraud, viruses and hacking are more of a concern than natural disasters or terrorism.

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A guide to compliance in this new world of legislation

Every day another country joins the fight agains breaches with legislation. Get compliant and stay compliant with this detailed whitepaper.

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Whitepaper: Using your data and AI to tighten cybersecurity

ResponSight focuses on two key areas of cybersecurity – threat detection and enterprise risk measurement – and the need for more sophisticated approaches in each.

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Apax Partners wins bidding war for Trade Me buyout

“We’re confident Trade Me would have a successful standalone future," says Trade Me chairman David Kirk

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White box losing out to brands in 100 GE switching market

H3C, Cisco and Huawei have all gained share in the growing competition in the data centre switching market.

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Simplifying cloud networking with Microsoft Azure

Customer want to optimise branch connectivity to their IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud services.

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O-RAN Alliance and Linux to create an open source software community

“Our joint efforts will help accelerate the creation, integration, and deployment of open source in RAN.”

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Increase visibility and productivity with fleet tracking software

Know what’s going on in the field so you can dispatch more efficiently, improve customer service and reduce time spent calling drivers for updates.

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The features that should be front and centre when evaluating SIEMs

According to Frost & Sullivan, SIEM can either be an enabler or a retardant and there's a thin line between the two - here's the key attributes.

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How blockchain will impact NZ’s economy

Distributed ledgers and blockchain are anticipated to provide a positive uplift to New Zealand’s economy.

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Hands-on review: Quick and easy authentication with YubiKeys

Mobile text-based two-factor authentication is no longer a trustworthy second factor as it isn’t effective against phishing attacks.

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Whitepaper: An inside look at the benefits of cloud

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Microsoft NZ bids Goldie a “fond farewell”

Microsoft New Zealand director of commercial and partner business takes new role across the Tasman. The search for his replacement has begun.

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HID Global’s new ID card printer breaks speed records

HID Global has unveiled a new ID card retransfer printer that truly sets the bar for speed by halving the current industry standard.

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Google Cloud, Palo Alto Networks extend partnership

Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks have extended their partnership to include more security features and customer support for all major public clouds.

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Is your business growing the way you want it to?

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The key to financial institutions’ path to digital dominance

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Whitepaper: Why time matters in a disaster

"Natural disasters, cyber-attacks, human error or disrupted site access may impact your ability to conduct business."

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Symantec and Fortinet partner for integration

The partnership will deliver essential security controls across endpoint, network, and cloud environments.

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Whitepaper: Taking an integrated approach to combatting ransomware

Rather than having multiple different solutions, businesses need to ensure their endpoint management, malware and backup solutions are providing full coverage.

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Is your SD-WAN solution leaving you vulnerable?

Providing direct internet access to cloud-based applications has made deploying new security strategies designed for the distributed enterprise critical.

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How to keep network infrastructure secure and available

Two OVH executives have weighed in on how network infrastructure and the challenges in that space will be evolving in the coming year.

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Human value must be put back in marketing - report

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A10 aims to secure Kubernetes container environments

The solution aims to provide teams deploying microservices applications with an automated way to integrate enterprise-grade security with comprehensive application visibility and analytics.

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Hands-on review: Epson FastFoto FF-680W

Simple in layout and function, it packs the punch of a professional scanner and will prove an invaluable tool for anyone needing to archive large quantities of photographs.

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Whitepaper: DNS security for dummies

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Google says ‘circular economy’ needed for data centres

Google's Sustainability Officer believes major changes are critical in data centres to emulate the cyclical life of nature.

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DigiCert conquers Google's distrust of Symantec certs

“This could have been an extremely disruptive event to online commerce," comments DigiCert CEO John Merrill.

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IoT and real-time visibility: The future of intelligent enterprise

"Given the enormous potential of IoT, any companies that don’t act will risk falling behind."

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Whitepaper: How Philips drives security and privacy in healthcare

Personal data within healthcare records is most valuable, as it can be used, for example, for various malicious purposes.

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Is Supermicro innocent? 3rd party test finds no malicious hardware

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Whitepaper: Mobility you can trust

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Whitepaper: How physical access control got where it is today

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The most valuable companies in the world are so valued because of the data those companies control.

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Jade Software & Ambit take chatbots to next level of AI

“Conversation Agents present a huge opportunity to increase customer and employee engagement in a cost-effective manner."

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How Fujitsu aims to tackle digitalisation and the data that comes with it

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Gartner names newcomer Exabeam a leader in SIEM

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QNAP launches a new hybrid structure NAS

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3 key points to securing your digital transformation journey

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How Adobe aims to drive digital transformation for financial services

Digital transformation is a requirement for ongoing competitiveness that clearly helps businesses run more efficiently.

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Whitepaper: Why it’s critical to detect cyber attacks as they happen

"Many organisations are struggling to keep pace with the speed in which hackers are attacking their systems."

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Whitepaper: How to detect and respond to threats faster

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Whitepaper: Everyday network issues PRTG network monitor helps resolve

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Using blockchain to ensure regulatory compliance

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Proofpoint launches feature to identify most targeted users

“One of the largest security industry misconceptions is that most cyberattacks target top executives and management.”

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Whitepaper: How close is your organisation to GDPR compliance?

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Is your security really secure?

ot so long ago a firewall and a virus scanner were enough to protect a network, but today the scene is much different.

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Whitepaper: Automation platforms giving companies better insights on data

451 Research has produced an analysis sponsored by Nintex on how automation is increasingly being used to transform businesses.

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A director's guide to disaster recovery

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Healthcare without barriers: The leading edge of technology

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Whitepaper: Making AI work for the healthcare sector

This whitepaper explains how and why AI should be focused on people in healthcare, not technology. Philips calls this approach adaptive intelligence.

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McAfee named Leader in Magic Quadrant an eighth time

The company has been once again named as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management.

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Whitepaper: Three changes that will make security teams more effective

Organisations are spending more and more money on cybersecurity preventive measures, yet the breaches seem to keep increasing.

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Symantec releases neural network-integrated USB scanning station

Symantec Industrial Control System Protection Neural helps defend against USB-borne cyber attacks on operational technology.

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Whitepaper: 4 tips for implementing a successful and secure hardware solution

Making big IT decisions that affect your department and organisation as a whole brings up many concerns.

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Protecting organisations against internal fraud

Most companies tend to take a basic approach that focuses on numbers and compliance, without much room for grey areas or negotiation.

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Avoid underutilising office space with optimisation solutions

Facility managers and security professionals need a real-time view of how their workforce interacts with a building.

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Genesys PureCloud generates triple-digit revenue growth year on year

In Australia and New Zealand, the company boosted PureCloud revenue by nearly 100%.

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Why digital trust is crucial for your digital transformation

Business leaders can wait and be forced to respond to market change, or they can embrace digital and lead market change themselves.

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Tips for building a safer and more secure flexible workplace

Predictive reporting and real-time location data can optimise your space requirements.

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Whitepaper: The key to compliance is governing access to data

By implementing a governance-based approach to identity governance, companies can secure their organisation’s sensitive data.

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One Identity a Visionary in Magic Quad for PAM

One Identity was recognised in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management for completeness of vision and ability to execute.

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Infographic: How cybercriminals are targeting Kiwis

The New Zealand 2018 Unisys Security Index stands at 138, down 16 points from 154 in 2017.

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Accenture 'largest Oracle Cloud integrator in A/NZ'

Accenture has bought out Oracle Software-as-a-Service provider PrimeQ, which now makes Accenture the largest Oracle Cloud systems integrator in Australia and New Zealand.

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Whitepaper: What are the best practices for choosing credential technology?

Have security professionals and end-users evolved alongside credential technology?

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The Implications of a data disaster and why effective DR is critical

93 percent of companies without disaster recovery who suffer a major data disaster are out of business within one year.

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NVIDIA sets records with their enterprise AI

The new MLPerf benchmark suite measures a wide range of deep learning workloads, aiming to serve as the industry’s first objective AI benchmark suite.

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MulteFire announces industrial IoT network specification

The specification aims to deliver robust wireless network capabilities for Industrial IoT and enterprises.

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Whitepaper: How to protect your business from insider threats

Critical data has moved to the cloud and employees are able to access it from any network, wherever they are in the world.

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SingleSource scores R&D grant to explore digital identity over blockchain

Callaghan Innovation has awarded a $318,000 R&D grant to Auckland-based firm SingleSource, a company that applies risk scoring to digital identity.

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Report: How IT Is responding to digital disruption and innovation

Today “every company is in the software business" to get a competitive edge, and this survey reveals how app dev is affecting IT teams.