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Catalyst Cloud comments on Microsoft's new Kiwi data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Catalyst Cloud comments on Microsoft's new Kiwi data centre

Microsoft's decision to build a data centre in New Zealand is welcomed by Catalyst Cloud, which sees it as a boon for local businesses' multi-cloud strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Get the scoop on what eSIM tech means for NZ
Unified Communications

EXCLUSIVE: Get the scoop on what eSIM tech means for NZ

Everything you need to know about what eSIM is, how it is used, and what Spark and Vodafone have to say about where it's going.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020
Soprano Design sees high demand for enterprise messaging apps
Unified Communications

Soprano Design sees high demand for enterprise messaging apps

Soprano Design sees a 15% rise in demand for its enterprise messaging service as organisations adapt to remote working needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020
D-Link ANZ launches EasyMesh COVR-1102 mesh system
Wireless Networks

D-Link ANZ launches EasyMesh COVR-1102 mesh system

The kit is one of the world's first Wi-Fi Alliance certified EasyMesh home and home office mesh router systems.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020
Six practical tips for better password practice
Multi-factor authentication

Six practical tips for better password practice

UK's National Cyber Security Centre reveals the most hacked passwords of 2019, including '123456' and 'password'.

By Peter Bailey • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand
Hyperscale

Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand

Microsoft is calling the announcement a 'major milestone' towards delivering enterprise-grade cloud services locally.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
Dell releases new infrastructure storage platform
Storage

Dell releases new infrastructure storage platform

Dell EMC PowerStore is a new storage platform built with the tenets of speed and 99.9999% availability at its core.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
GoDaddy reveals widespread data breach
Breach Prevention

GoDaddy reveals widespread data breach

GoDaddy, the largest domain registrar with 77 million domains, discloses a data breach affecting users' SSH accounts, impacting 19 million customers worldwide.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
Puppet appoints CTO Abby Kearns
DevOps

Puppet appoints CTO Abby Kearns

Puppet has appointed Abby Kearns as CTO to steer the company's growth and modernise its infrastructure solutions amidst rapid market changes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
Hands-on Review: D-Link COVR 2202 - Mesh your home network
Gaming

Hands-on Review: D-Link COVR 2202 - Mesh your home network

D-Link's COVR mesh Wi-Fi system provides seamless coverage and protection, making it ideal for busy home networks.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
AI is powering a shift in digital customer engagement
Customer Relationship Management

AI is powering a shift in digital customer engagement

AI-driven digital employees are revolutionising customer engagement as companies adapt to post-pandemic demands, cutting costs and boosting satisfaction.

By Caroline Francis • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
IDC: Global IT spending to decline 5% worldwide
Cloud Services

IDC: Global IT spending to decline 5% worldwide

IT spending to decline 5.1% to $2.25tn this year due to COVID-19 impact, but IT infrastructure spending to grow 4%, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
Pure Storage adds new capabilities to unstructured storage software
Storage

Pure Storage adds new capabilities to unstructured storage software

The latest updates to FlashBlade enable real-time performance that prioritise application workflows, replacing legacy systems.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
IDC: No recovery in sight for semiconductor market
Unified Communications

IDC: No recovery in sight for semiconductor market

The semiconductor market, battered by trade disputes and COVID-19, sees no recovery in sight. IDC predicts a 4.2% decline in 2020 revenue.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
Retailers struggling to meet customer expectations during COVID-19
Customer Relationship Management

Retailers struggling to meet customer expectations during COVID-19

A new study shows omnichannel retailers outperforming pure play online firms in Australia during COVID-19, but all struggle with stock and delivery issues.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
Interview: How Google Meet tackles security in the remote working age
Unified Communications

Interview: How Google Meet tackles security in the remote working age

I spoke to Google Cloud's Asia Pacific and China (APAC) head of security for networking and collaboration specialists, Mark Johnston.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
Hands-on Review: Arlo rings my bell and offers Ultra + Security
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Arlo rings my bell and offers Ultra + Security

With an easy-to-use interface and a variety of choices in settings, you'd be well advised to examine Arlo's range of home security offerings.

By Owen McCarthy • 6 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
One Identity boosts database security with Microsoft SQL Server support
DataCentre infrastructure

One Identity boosts database security with Microsoft SQL Server support

One Identity has announced its One Identity Safeguard solution now supports Microsoft SQL Server 2017 and SQL Server 2019 database environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
Vodafone NZ reveals internet usage trends in alert level 3
Vodafone

Vodafone NZ reveals internet usage trends in alert level 3

Mobile data usage has seen an increase since exiting alert level 4, as restrictions ease and people leave their homes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2020