Stories by Heather - Page 57
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.
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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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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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.
Christchurch suburbs hot for fibre says Enable
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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fibre
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enable networks
Rolleston, Burnside and Addington lead Christchurch's sprint to fibre broadband, with over 20% connectivity. Enable highlights surging local demand.
Further delays for Mega listing
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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mega
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acquisition
Mega's backdoor listing faces more delays, now set for a late Nov deadline amid regulatory consultations, extending uncertainty for TRS Investments' $210m deal.
Windows 10 coming to a PC near you - What's changed
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dlp
Microsoft leaps over Windows 9 to unveil Windows 10, promising a new era for PCs with enterprise-grade security and universal apps.
Kiwi mobile commerce to hit $10 billion by 2019
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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martech
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commerce systems
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content creation
NZ's mobile commerce to leap from $3.9bn to $9.6bn by 2019, with entertainment and physical goods driving growth, says Frost and Sullivan.
Kiwi VoIP specialist Conversant hits ISP market
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Conversant launches C-Net, a business-grade broadband for VoIP, offering seamless cloud communication for New Zealand businesses.
Aussie reseller targets Kiwi market
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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ocg
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jitterbit
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partners
OCG Systems aims for NZ expansion through a new partnership with Attra, enhancing Jitterbit integrations and customer support.
Kiwi company dials up global market
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Comworth Group targets the US and Europe with its innovative Virsae software, aiming to become a global leader in unified communications.
Express Data takes on SAP
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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express data
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sap
Express Data NZ has secured a distribution agreement with SAP, with the local distributor keen to stress that SAP 'is not just an ERP vendor'.
Brocade seeks daylight for Vyatta SDN Controller
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Brocade unveils first software-defined networking solution, the Vyatta Controller, providing an open platform for management of services across networks.
Dell NZ ramps up channel focus with Cyclone trial...
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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network infrastructure
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cyclone computers
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sonicwall
Dell has funded its first head into the New Zealand channel, with an enterprise solutions focused position at Cyclone Computers.
High fibre time for Kiwi business...
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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fibre
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internet new zealand
The nationwide UFB programme has raised the profile of fibre in New Zealand. But what does it mean for Kiwi businesses?.
The never-ending security challenge... How do resellers stay on top?
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
As cyber threats evolve, experts reveal how staying vigilant is crucial for resellers to protect customer networks amidst increased complexity.
Connector Systems tackles storage market with new deal
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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storage
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connector systems
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imation
Connector Systems expands into storage, partnering with Imation to offer the Nexsan portfolio in NZ and Australia, enhancing customer value.