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Westconimagine apc

Protecting IT in small businesses and branch offices

Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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Improving IT in small businesses is crucial, says Schneider Electric, urging proper setup to avoid loss and ensure performance.
Westconimagine veeam

Meeting the challenge of the Always-on Business

Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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Westcon Imagine 2014 - As consumers, we expect zero downtime from apps and websites. Why should it be any different for your business?.
Distribution central

Distribution Central takes on Fusion-io

Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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Distribution Central has signed to bring a select range of SanDisk's Fusion-io data centre acceleration solutions to market in New Zealand.
Sold

Aussies snap up Intergen

Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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Empired acquires Kiwi Intergen for AU$17.4m, creating the largest Microsoft services provider across the Tasman with 825 staff.
Westconimagine junipernetworks

The next evolution in next-generation firewalls

Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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Westcon Imagine 2014 - With companies struggling to keep pace with the increasing volume and sophistication of cyberattacks, it's time for firewalls to step up.
Westconimagine checkpoint

Making your protection software-defined

Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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Westcon Imagine 2014 - You may be well on your way to software defined networking, but how about your software defined protection?.
Access online

SnapperNet inks AirTight access point deal

Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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SnapperNet has inked an exclusive distribution deal with cloud-managed Wi-Fi access point provider AirTight Networks.
Sparking cloud

Cloud change coming to business telephony

Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Enterprises are shifting from traditional telephony to cloud-based solutions, sparking interest in the New Zealand market.
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New entrant hits Kiwi ISP space

Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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MyRepublic enters NZ's ISP scene, promising unmatched online streaming and gaming experiences, with special deals until 15 Nov.
Splitting

Symantec to split too

Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Symantec announces split into two separate entities, focusing on security and information management, to enhance growth and shareholder value.
Eternus

Distribution Central looks long-term with Fujitsu deal

Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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Distribution Central bolsters its offerings with Fujitsu, enhancing data solutions and fulfilling market demand for converged data solutions.
Warehouse

Avnet signs up Tintri; white-labelled cloud on way

Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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Storage vendor Tintri has inked a distribution deal which will see Avnet Technology Solutions handling its range and providing a white-labelled cloud offering.
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Bigpipe sparks up residential UFB

Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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digital entertainment
Bigpipe lights up Auckland with ultrafast broadband, offering up to 200Mbps speeds, setting a new benchmark for residential internet.
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Half of NZ businesses 'unprepared' for cyber threats

Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Nearly half of NZ firms lack readiness against cyber threats, a concerning finding for the country's vital primary industries.
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Harsh realities hit home for CIOs

Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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network security
IT decision makers are under increasing pressure from the boardroom - and that's impacting the roll-out of new business initiatives.
Alcatel lucent enterprise

Done deal: Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise sold

Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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network infrastructure
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Alcatel-Lucent has divested itself of its enterprise division, with Alcatel Lucent Enterprise now in the hands of a Chinese investment company.
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Vodafone NZ slumps to $28 million loss

Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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Vodafone New Zealand's financials are matching its logo for the first time in 13 years, as the company plunges into the red.
Risk

NZ lagging in security and privacy risk management

Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
NZ firms trail in managing cyber threats, with PwC revealing a 48% spike in security incidents, costing significantly more financially.
Hacker

First we had heartbleed, now we're shellshocked

Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Security companies warn businesses to patch vulnerable systems as a new bug, named Shellshocked, affects Linux and Unix systems.
Matt codrington feb 2014

Lenovo promises Kiwi investment, services opportunities for x86

Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Lenovo's acquisition of IBM's x86 opens a $5m investment in ANZ, promising growth and services opportunities, especially in New Zealand.