Stories by Heather - Page 118
Protecting IT in small businesses and branch offices
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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datacentre infrastructure
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Improving IT in small businesses is crucial, says Schneider Electric, urging proper setup to avoid loss and ensure performance.
Meeting the challenge of the Always-on Business
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Westcon Imagine 2014 - As consumers, we expect zero downtime from apps and websites. Why should it be any different for your business?.
Distribution Central takes on Fusion-io
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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sandisk
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fusion-io
Distribution Central has signed to bring a select range of SanDisk's Fusion-io data centre acceleration solutions to market in New Zealand.
Aussies snap up Intergen
Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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microsoft
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intergen
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empired
Empired acquires Kiwi Intergen for AU$17.4m, creating the largest Microsoft services provider across the Tasman with 825 staff.
The next evolution in next-generation firewalls
Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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juniper networks
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westcon-comstor
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distributors
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.
Making your protection software-defined
Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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cybersecurity
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sdp
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westcon-comstor
Westcon Imagine 2014 - You may be well on your way to software defined networking, but how about your software defined protection?.
SnapperNet inks AirTight access point deal
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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airtight
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snappernet
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distributors
SnapperNet has inked an exclusive distribution deal with cloud-managed Wi-Fi access point provider AirTight Networks.
Cloud change coming to business telephony
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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uc
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iaas
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cloud services
Enterprises are shifting from traditional telephony to cloud-based solutions, sparking interest in the New Zealand market.
New entrant hits Kiwi ISP space
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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myrepublic
MyRepublic enters NZ's ISP scene, promising unmatched online streaming and gaming experiences, with special deals until 15 Nov.
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.
Distribution Central looks long-term with Fujitsu deal
Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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storage
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distribution central
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fujitsu
Distribution Central bolsters its offerings with Fujitsu, enhancing data solutions and fulfilling market demand for converged data solutions.
Avnet signs up Tintri; white-labelled cloud on way
Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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tintri
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distributors
Storage vendor Tintri has inked a distribution deal which will see Avnet Technology Solutions handling its range and providing a white-labelled cloud offering.
Bigpipe sparks up residential UFB
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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gaming
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uc
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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.
Half of NZ businesses 'unprepared' for cyber threats
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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uc
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cybersecurity
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smartphones
Nearly half of NZ firms lack readiness against cyber threats, a concerning finding for the country's vital primary industries.
Harsh realities hit home for CIOs
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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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.
Done deal: Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise sold
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Alcatel-Lucent has divested itself of its enterprise division, with Alcatel Lucent Enterprise now in the hands of a Chinese investment company.
Vodafone NZ slumps to $28 million loss
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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uc
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telstraclear
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acquisition
Vodafone New Zealand's financials are matching its logo for the first time in 13 years, as the company plunges into the red.
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.
First we had heartbleed, now we're shellshocked
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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open source
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cybersecurity
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ios
Security companies warn businesses to patch vulnerable systems as a new bug, named Shellshocked, affects Linux and Unix systems.
Lenovo promises Kiwi investment, services opportunities for x86
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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lenovo
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ibm
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x86
Lenovo's acquisition of IBM's x86 opens a $5m investment in ANZ, promising growth and services opportunities, especially in New Zealand.