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Resilience stories - Page 106

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What the wide-area network (WAN) management of the future looks like

Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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Organisations need to future-proof their WAN to improve network performance and address security vulnerabilities.
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Interview: Workday defines its commitment to local NZ businesses

Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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We spoke to Workday Australia and New Zealand managing director and vice president Stephen Jack about the company's local operations across New Zealand.
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Aryaka and 8x8 partner for UC over SD-WAN

Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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The expanded agreement will enable organisations to enhance cloud communications performance across the WAN for improved experience.
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Closing the cloud skills gap: How certification can maximise cloud investments & keep staff happy

Fri, 10th Jul 2020
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Critical skills shortage in cloud computing hindering business development and digital transformation, warns report. #CloudSkills #TechIndustry.
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New channel leader for LogicMonitor APAC

Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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Swapnil Shah heads to LogicMonitor after holding key roles at global systems integrators Infosys and Tech Mahindra.
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Veeam named HPE's Global Tech Partner of the Year

Wed, 1st Jul 2020
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Veeam Software has been honoured as HPE's Global Technology Partner of the Year for 2020, marking the second consecutive win for the data management leader.
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IBM report: Security response improving - containing attacks, not so much

Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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Despite better detection and response, organisations have seen a 13% decline in their ability to contain cyber-attacks over five years, IBM Security reports.
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Kiwi game developers move forward with indigenous gaming platform Katuku Island

Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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Kiwi game developers are revolutionising indigenous education with Katuku Island, a survival game rooted in Maori culture, aiming to bridge educational gaps.
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Okta, CrowdStrike, Netskope and Proofpoint create shared zero trust security strategy

Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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Okta, CrowdStrike, Netskope, and Proofpoint have unveiled a joint zero trust security strategy, crucial for secure digital and remote working environments.
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Inteview: Mimecast security expert on why email attacks are more successful than ever

Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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Email attacks, especially phishing, are more sophisticated amid the pandemic, says Garrett O'Hara of Mimecast, making them harder to detect and prevent.
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78% of ANZ businesses look to automation to keep their competitive edge

Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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Automation is seen as essential for businesses to survive difficult times and remain competitive, according to a new study by Blue Prism.
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Chorus deploys new submarine fibre optic cable to Waiheke Island

Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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Chorus has begun work on a second submarine fibre optic cable to Waiheke Island, significantly increasing its internet and data capacity.
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Planning – the critical task for CFOs in unpredictable times

Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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As the COVID-19 crisis continues, CFOs must juggle immediate financial stewardship with unprecedented strategic planning to ensure organisational resilience.
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Microsoft releases latest edition of Security Endpoints Threats report

Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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Microsoft's latest Security Endpoints Threats report highlights a persistent gap in cyber threat exposure between APAC's developed and developing nations.
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Interview: Dell explores the core tenets of multi-cloud

Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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Multi-cloud is more than just an IT strategy, it requires a cultural shift and long-term planning, says Dell Technologies ANZ CTO Melissa Osborne.
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Epicor launches partner support program in wake of COVID-19

Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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Epicor launches 'Fit for the Future' program to support partners in building business resilience amid current challenges.
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Strengthening business resilience with an effective data strategy

Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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Only 35% of execs consider their data strategy sufficient, according to a HBR report by Cloudera. Key barriers include lack of expertise & data silos.
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60% of IT managers think email cyber-attacks are 'inevitable' - report

Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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A report from Mimecast reveals that 60% of IT managers see email cyber-attacks as unavoidable within the next year, heightening security concerns.
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8x8 brings enterprise telephony to Microsoft Teams

Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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8x8 has added Voice for Microsoft Teams to enable enterprise cloud telephony, keeping the Teams experience unchanged for end users.
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NTT: Businesses face cybersecurity risk due to surge in obsolete network devices

Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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Investment in the cloud is outpacing organisations' on-premises infrastructure spend, as businesses move applications to multi-cloud environments.