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Resilience stories - Page 125

Palo

Palo Alto inks Southern Cross Hospitals security contract

Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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network infrastructure
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network security
Southern Cross Hospitals will implement Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Security Platform across its network in New Zealand.
Business winners

Top five cloud backup and recovery software vendors revealed

Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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saas
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dr
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hyperscale
IaaS and on-demand cloud providers will significantly boost the global cloud and backup and recovery software market.
Fallback

DRaaS booming as it becomes 'more than just recovery'

Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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virtualisation
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dr
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hyperscale
New reports show dramatic growth ahead for disaster recovery-as-a-service, with one noting its no longer just about recovery for businesses.
Tick

Two Kiwis recognised for cyber resilience work on global stage

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk management
Marsh brokers become first New Zealanders to receive cyber resilience accreditation from AXELOS. #cybersecurity.
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Intrude A Lock: Fitbit for your luggage

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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safety
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sotw
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startups
Elisha Fleming, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, has developed Intrude A Lock, a device that monitors checked luggage for tampering.
Update

Govt gives update on ChCh school network

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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resilience
UK Government applauds those who have supported Christchurch's education system in the wake of the 2011 earthquake.
Smart citgy

Christchurch: NZ's IoT and smart city extraordinaire?

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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uc
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iot
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fibre
Government reaffirms commitment to smart and sustainable Christchurch rebuild, with investment in Ultra-Fast Broadband.
Security

Asia Pacific spending closes in on security enhancements

Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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worldxchange
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analyst report
The opportunity to drive new business growth with DX technologies will fundamentally alter APAC enterprise IT sourcing strategies in the next 3 years.
Love yourselfie

Love yourself(ie): New book aims to help kids navigate social media

Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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social media
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cyberbullying
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selfie
New book 'Love Yourself(ie)' equips kids with tools for self-love amid social media's trials, fostering resilience and self-acceptance.”.
Hand holding globe

How will the next major meta trend in networking cause global change?

Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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uc
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network infrastructure
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devops
In order to support the next twenty years of innovation, the coming major meta trend will reshape businesses and organisations around the world.
Diverge

CEOs: Stay confident in the face of uncertainty

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Despite economic uncertainty, 59% of CEOs foresee compromises, but confidence and risk-taking are crucial for growth, says BSI research.
Road

Christchurch on the road to becoming a Smart City

Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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smart technologies
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christchurch city council
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partners
Christchurch City Council invests $330,000 in new sensing technologies to make the city smarter and more sustainable. #SmartCity #Technology.
Ahead

How to give your business the competitive edge

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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supply chain
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erp
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uxc eclipse
There are a number of broad trends sweeping through the local market that are likely to contribute a more competitive stance for businesses in 2016.
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New security approach needed as corporations evolve

Mon, 21st Dec 2015
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Modern corporations throughout Asia Pacific need to evolve their approach to security threats according to AT&T security research.
Cyber security

NZ Govt attempts to outpace cybercriminals with new strategy

Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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uc
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cybersecurity
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government
NZ launches a new Cyber Security Strategy, investing NZD $2 billion to enhance online safety and resilience, aiming to tackle rising cybercrime threats.
Failing

Organisations losing resilience and confidence

Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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disruption
Global CEOs doubt their firms' resilience, with only 29% confident in long-term survivability, finds an EIU-BSI report.
Iconz

Overseas vs local cloud vendors, according to ICONZ

Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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storage
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migration
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microsoft
Remote cloud options are now closer than ever, but New Zealand's ICONZ advises firms to weigh 10 key factors when choosing between local and overseas vendors.
Big datta

Is Big Data causing huge downtime in enterprise?

Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Organisations need to ensure their technology infrastructure is ale to handle the load that comes with big data, according to Ixia.
Erp

ERP solutions aiding business

Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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supply chain
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erp
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uxc eclipse
Implementing an ERP system can help organisations eliminate supply chain risks and make their manufacturing more sustainable, says UXC Eclipse.
Disruption

Biggest challenge for NZ directors: Disruption

Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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disruption
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resilience
Disruption is proving to be one of the biggest challenges for directors throughout New Zealand, with many businesses (73%) spending more time on risk.