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UiPath extends Business Partner Program for global ecosystem

Mon, 1st Jun 2020
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UiPath bolsters its Business Partner Program with new training, certification, and marketing initiatives, aiming to drive global adoption of hyperautomation.
Reskilling

NZ businesses need to invest in reskilling workers to be successful

Fri, 29th May 2020
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Deloitte urges New Zealand businesses to prioritise reskilling, with fewer than 5% confident in identifying future skills. Leaders must adapt to thrive.
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Over half of IT pros prefer hybrid and multi-cloud architectures - report

Thu, 28th May 2020
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Over 50% of IT professionals prefer hybrid and multi-cloud strategies due to improved spend, resilience, and customisation, according to Denodo's latest report.
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Chinks in the armour: Why the post COVID-19 cloud is easy game for cybercriminals

Thu, 28th May 2020
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Now's the time for CIOs to pause and make sure their digital transformation projects are fit for today, and the future.
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Report: Tech industry most attacked sector

Fri, 22nd May 2020
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Tech firms face a growing onslaught as cyber criminals exploit COVID-19 disruptions; NTT reports a 70% surge in attacks, with IoT weaponisation on the rise.
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IDC names Accenture APAC Leader in pro security services

Thu, 21st May 2020
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Accenture was recognised as having one of the most comprehensive security advisory and security assessment offerings.
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CompTIA: Tech firms expecting return to normalcy in three months following COVID-19 crisis

Thu, 21st May 2020
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Almost two-thirds of CompTIA member company executives surveyed believe that business may start to get back on track by August.
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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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NZTech: Govt Budget 2020 important for NZ's tech ecosystem

Tue, 19th May 2020
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The Government's 2020 Budget is pivotal for New Zealand's tech sector, with significant investments to boost digital innovation, says NZTech's Graeme Muller.
Training

Kaspersky launches security assessment training program

Tue, 19th May 2020
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education, learning & training
Kaspersky's new Cyber Capacity Building Program offers training in IT infrastructure security assessment, debuting for government and academia in Q3 at no cost.
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Redis Enterprise to launch as managed service on Azure Cache

Mon, 18th May 2020
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The new service offering will provide Redis for Azure customers' mission-critical workloads through enterprise-grade functionality.
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Isolation and mental health lead concerns about employees during COVID-19

Fri, 15th May 2020
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Isolation and mental health are the top concerns for employees working from home, according to a survey by Talent.
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Support for InternetNZ's digital inclusion plan gathers momentum

Tue, 12th May 2020
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Twenty organisations from across New Zealand have pledged their support for a digital inclusion plan. The plan was submitted to Government last week.
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Tackling internal perceptions that SLAs aren't performing

Mon, 11th May 2020
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Not all organisations have realised the maturity to recognise when the performance claims of public cloud don't stack up.
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Microsoft unveils preview of its Azure VMware Solution

Tue, 5th May 2020
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Microsoft unveils the next-generation Azure VMware Solution preview, enabling seamless migration of VMware apps to Azure, boosting agility and resilience.
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OpenText and AWS form strategic partnership

Mon, 4th May 2020
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OpenText's portfolio of Information Management solutions will now be available as fully managed services on AWS.
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Australia leads AI adoption but struggles to tackle bigger issues

Mon, 4th May 2020
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Australia is leading in AI adoption and investment, yet a new report reveals it struggles with AI bias, privacy, and providing adequate training.
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You're Invited: Westcon Imagine 2020 Virtual comes to you

Mon, 4th May 2020
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Mark your calendars for Thursday, 14th May, as Westcon Imagine 2020 Virtual brings industry leaders and captivating discussions straight to your screen.
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Print industry channel looks to vendors for support during COVID-19

Fri, 1st May 2020
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analyst report
Print industry channel partners require more support from vendors to navigate COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a study by Quocirca.
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Digital transformation crucial to enterprises for operational resilience amid COVID-19 crisis

Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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Digital transformation is essential for enterprise resilience amid COVID-19, driving companies like JD Logistics and Cox Communications to innovate.