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How contract management can streamline entire business operations

Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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TechDay interviewed Hyland director Eugene Chng about the company's contract management solution, which streamlines the entire contract lifecycle.
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How SD-WAN can relieve home office networking pains

Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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Remote working has tested how well every organisation's remote connectivity can scale, particularly in areas such as VPN infrastructure and connection quality.
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Revealed: The cure to network outage-related downtime

Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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It's estimated the average cost per network outage in the United States alone amounts to US$402,542 – with one in ten major outages costing over $1 million.
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Hyland wields blockchain power for credential verification

Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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Blockchain goes beyond crypto, enabling secure, lifelong digital credential ownership and instant verification.
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Cloud tech inspires Kiwi supply chain firm to keep the world moving

Mon, 25th May 2020
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New Zealand's Coretex has transformed from a local fleet management firm into a global player, thanks to Microsoft Azure's cloud technology.
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Cloud networking offers retail, education & healthcare a DX edge in turbulent times

Mon, 25th May 2020
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As COVID-19 disrupts major sectors, Extreme Networks' cloud management platform offers retail, education, and healthcare unparalleled flexibility and security.
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Enterprises tune up enterprise networking as cloud spending grows

Mon, 25th May 2020
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Gartner predicts rapid growth in enterprise IT spend on cloud-based offerings, leading to an increase in organisations adopting cloud networking.
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What happens when you run Linux on a toaster?

Mon, 25th May 2020
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Running Linux on a toaster highlights a problem in today's data centres: reliance on generic hardware undermines efficiency and performance gains.
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First cars, then phones - now it's time for the world's cities to become smart

Fri, 22nd May 2020
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As urbanisation rapidly expands, experts urge cities to go smart, leveraging IoT, AI and 5G to enhance efficiency and quality of urban life.
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Interview: Mimecast channel director on new partner programme and consolidation in the channel

Wed, 20th May 2020
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Mimecast's channel director outlines a revamped partner programme designed to tackle 2020's growing cybersecurity threats and industry consolidation.
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CRM, website building, project management - all in 1 free solution

Tue, 19th May 2020
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Amid the pandemic, Bitrix24 offers a comprehensive, free solution integrating CRM, project management, and website building, easing transitions to remote work.
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Interview: The finer points of IT automation in the modern enterprise

Tue, 19th May 2020
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Automation is reshaping modern enterprises, and OSS Group's Glen Ogilvie discusses its evolution, benefits, challenges, and strategic deployment.
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Education provider calls on OSS Group to modernise server fleet

Tue, 19th May 2020
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A New Zealand education giant turned to Auckland's OSS Group to overhaul its outdated server fleet, leveraging Red Hat's robust solutions.
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How automation and supercharged analytics can transform the service industry

Mon, 18th May 2020
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Automation and advanced analytics are revolutionising the service industry, shedding IT dependencies and boosting transparency, agility, and customer retention.
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Hyland helps businesses stay connected during pandemic

Thu, 14th May 2020
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Hyland is pitching in to help organisations ride out the COVID-19 pandemic and relieve some of its effects on day-to-day business.
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How SnapComms, a Kiwi startup, turned an enterprise comms tool into a global powerhouse

Mon, 11th May 2020
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Kiwi startup SnapComms revolutionises enterprise communication with its software platform, now connecting 2.5 million users worldwide, backed by Microsoft.
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Zoom buys encryption startup in its first-ever acquisition

Fri, 8th May 2020
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Zoom has today announced its first-ever acquisition in its nine year history, absorbing Keybase, a secure messaging platform in a bid to up its security game.
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EXCLUSIVE: Get the scoop on what eSIM tech means for NZ

Thu, 7th May 2020
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Everything you need to know about what eSIM is, how it is used, and what Spark and Vodafone have to say about where it's going.
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Acronis makes remote work environments more secure; launches Acronis Cyber Protect

Tue, 5th May 2020
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Acronis launches Acronis Cyber Protect to enhance security for remote workers, integrating backup, anti-malware, and management tools into one solution.
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9 Spokes empowers Kiwi SMBs through Microsoft partnership

Mon, 4th May 2020
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9 Spokes partners with Microsoft to empower New Zealand SMBs via cloud solutions, enhancing their tech capabilities and business insights.