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PHOTO GALLERY: Empower MSP takes off in Amsterdam
SolarWinds

PHOTO GALLERY: Empower MSP takes off in Amsterdam

Hundreds came for the two day conference held by SolarWinds MSP to listen to expert speakers and grow their technical knowledge - here's some photos.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Exclusive: 'Bad guys aren't so bad' as cryptomining is a sign of conscience
Malware

Exclusive: 'Bad guys aren't so bad' as cryptomining is a sign of conscience

Cryptomining is now a more popular method of cybercrime than ransomware but expert Tim Brown says this isn't a bad thing as it causes less harm.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
GDPR a 'phenomenally powerful' opportunity if done right
Data Protection

GDPR a 'phenomenally powerful' opportunity if done right

​There's no doubt you've been drowning in GDPR recently but we were able to break away from the hype and speak with THE expert on the matter.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
Hundreds congregate for SolarWinds MSP event in Amsterdam
Data Protection

Hundreds congregate for SolarWinds MSP event in Amsterdam

Empower MSP is a bi-annual event from SolarWinds MSP with one held in North America and one in Europe - we're on-site for the latter.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
Mercury acquires stake in Tilt Renewables after poor wind conditions drive FY loss
Power / Energy

Mercury acquires stake in Tilt Renewables after poor wind conditions drive FY loss

Mercury NZ acquires a 19.99% stake in Tilt Renewables for AUD $143.9 million following a FY18 loss of AUD $2.8 million, driven by poor wind conditions.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
How NZ businesses aim to future-proof their fleets with EVs
Internet of Things

How NZ businesses aim to future-proof their fleets with EVs

New Zealand businesses are increasingly embracing more sustainable transport options to get their employees from A to B.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018
Cloud the top transformative tech and main cause of challenges
Hybrid Cloud

Cloud the top transformative tech and main cause of challenges

SolarWinds has released its annual report that delves into IT departments to reveal their priorities for digital transformation moving forward.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Apple now powered by 100% renewable energy - will suppliers follow suit?
DataCentre infrastructure

Apple now powered by 100% renewable energy - will suppliers follow suit?

The company also announced that nine additional manufacturing partners have committed to power all of their Apple production with 100% clean energy.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
IoT opportunities grow as Microsoft pours $5b into the intelligent edge
Blockchain

IoT opportunities grow as Microsoft pours $5b into the intelligent edge

Microsoft has announced a US$5 billion investment into IoT, expanding opportunities for partners and end-users across ANZ.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
INTERVIEW: SolarWinds MSP security VP lays industry bare
Malware

INTERVIEW: SolarWinds MSP security VP lays industry bare

​Cybercrime is a business and the rising number of attacks is not a result of criminals getting smarter -most businesses just have poor cyber hygiene.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Exclusive interview: SAS, data analytics and the politics of energy
DataCentre infrastructure

Exclusive interview: SAS, data analytics and the politics of energy

Tim Fairchild, SAS's global energy director, discusses data's pivotal role in the evolving energy sector and the unique impact of NZ's Downstream conference.

By Julia Gabel • 7 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Businesses are more aware of cybercrime but still not prepared
Partner Programmes

Businesses are more aware of cybercrime but still not prepared

Findings from a survey of senior security executives revealed the majority are aware of cybercrime's rise - but they're not ready.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
Data centres in outer space could happen sooner than you think
Space Technologies

Data centres in outer space could happen sooner than you think

An expert has stated that we could soon be launching data centres into outer space to utilise solar power & zero human error, among other things.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
SolarWinds introduces new backup service for physical and virtual servers
Disaster Recovery

SolarWinds introduces new backup service for physical and virtual servers

Survey reveals IT pros frustrated with costly, complex backup solutions; SolarWinds responds with user-friendly alternative.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018
Data: future asset or ally for your business?
Data Analytics

Data: future asset or ally for your business?

Australian enterprises wanting to grow their competitive edge need to take a longer, harder look at their data strategies.

By Glenn McPherson • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Solar power stories

ComCom seeks to understand how electricity firms plan to harness emerging tech
DataCentre infrastructure

ComCom seeks to understand how electricity firms plan to harness emerging tech

The Commerce Commission eyes how NZ's electricity distributors plan and invest in emerging tech like solar and EVs to adapt to changing energy demands.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
The story of a solar-powered plane that travelled around the world
Cartech

The story of a solar-powered plane that travelled around the world

Point of No Return is the behind the scenes documentary of the world's first solar-powered flight around the world.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
Providing backup as a service simply and affordably
Disaster Recovery

Providing backup as a service simply and affordably

The -aaS model is great until you find yourself swamped by endpoints you have to manage. At least for BaaS that problem now has a solution.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018