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Symantec's NZ cloud
Cybersecurity

Symantec's NZ cloud

Datastor becomes NZ's first distributor for Symantec.cloud, enhancing cloud security and archiving solutions across the nation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
Top tips for protecting business data on mobile devices
Unified Communications

Top tips for protecting business data on mobile devices

Businesses have an obligation to take reasonable security measures to ensure the integrity of sensitive private data.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
Symantec patches up pcAnywhere
Cybersecurity

Symantec patches up pcAnywhere

Symantec declares pcAnywhere safe after rolling out crucial patches, following a 2006 source code theft that left users vulnerable.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2012
Symantec to users: disable pcAnywhere
Apple

Symantec to users: disable pcAnywhere

Symantec urges pcAnywhere users to disable the tool amid security risk revelations linked to a 2006 source code breach.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2012
Symantec spends US$115m on cloud archive company
Symantec

Symantec spends US$115m on cloud archive company

Symantec broadens its tech horizons by acquiring cloud archive firm LiveOffice for $115m, enhancing info governance services amidst hacker threats.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2012
Antivirus firms 'charlatans and scammers': Google engineer
Data Loss Prevention

Antivirus firms 'charlatans and scammers': Google engineer

Google engineer blasts antivirus vendors as 'scammers', amid claims they exploit Android's vulnerability to sell unnecessary software.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 26th Nov 2011
Datastor to deliver Symantec SaaS
Symantec

Datastor to deliver Symantec SaaS

Datastor becomes NZ's first to distribute Symantec SaaS, promising growth in the lucrative cloud security market.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2011
Cloud reality not meeting the hype
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Cloud reality not meeting the hype

Cloud computing's promised revolution falls short, with a significant gap between expectations and reality, reports a global Symantec survey.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2011
How safe is your site?
Malware

How safe is your site?

GeoTrust launches cloud-based service to combat hidden malware, aiming to safeguard websites and reassure users on security.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2011
The smartphone threat
Symantec

The smartphone threat

As Android's popularity soars, AVG and Symantec warn against rising smartphone cyber threats, highlighting scams like 'Premium SMS'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2011
Review: Norton Mobile Security
Gaming

Review: Norton Mobile Security

Symantec's Norton Mobile Security for Android promises robust protection with features like remote locking, data erasure, and call blocking for GBP £59.99.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
Counting the cost of cybercrime
Symantec

Counting the cost of cybercrime

New Zealand reels under a $556m cybercrime cost, says Norton report, with $256m in cash loss and $300m in time wastage.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2011
Mega opportunities to be found in key trends
Virtualisation

Mega opportunities to be found in key trends

Five key mega-trends—cloud, virtualisation, mobility, threats, and info growth—present massive opportunities for resellers, says Symantec's David Dzienciol.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Norton, Bitdefender enhance Android security
Bitdefender

Norton, Bitdefender enhance Android security

Norton and Bitdefender have launched new Android security features to combat malware and theft, offering users enhanced protection and peace of mind.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2011
Symantec conference celebrates partner program
Symantec

Symantec conference celebrates partner program

More than 200 partners have achieved Symantec specialisations since the company launched its enhanced partner program in April.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2011
Symantec launches latest end-point security
Cloud Access Security Broker

Symantec launches latest end-point security

Symantec has launched the latest version of Endpoint Protection, claiming it provides 'unrivalled protection and blazingly fast performance'.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2011
Cyclic trend for social media spam
Symantec

Cyclic trend for social media spam

A study shows social media spam attacks follow a cycle of rise and fall, peaking every 20 days, affecting platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Planning the best means preparing for the worst
Software-as-a-Service

Planning the best means preparing for the worst

Businesses are raising the stakes on disaster recovery. As cloud and virtualisation grow, resellers face challenges ensuring continuity in chaotic times.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Employees cause security concerns
Breach Prevention

Employees cause security concerns

New Zealand businesses are concerned about security breaches stemming from staff mistakes, a recent survey from Symantec shows.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2011