Stories by Heather - Page 31
Westcon-Comstor: Transforming IT distribution in the channel
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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comstor
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distributors
Westcon-Comstor's rebrand signals a strategic shift, promising to revolutionise IT distribution for Kiwi resellers.
Mako: Spark owed $26.9m, little chance of funds for unsecured creditors
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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physical security
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mako networks
Spark NZ was owed $26.9 million when Mako Networks went into receivership, with little chance of unsecured creditors recouping their funds.
EMC ups storage and data protection features for hybrid cloud
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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microsoft
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emc
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microsoft azure
EMC introduces integrated and extended cloud capabilities across its entire storage and data protection portfolio.
Fortinet 'secret' aces NSS Labs endpoint security test
Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
One of Fortinet's best kept secrets has aced the latest NSS Labs enterprise endpoint protection test, with a 99.8% block rate, to win recommendation.
New Zealand information security awards finalists named
Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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blue coat
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hall of fame
The 2015 iSanz Awards finalists have been named with nominees including Aura Information, Vodafone and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
MyRepublic targets SMEs with 1Gbps 'mass market priced' UFB
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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uc
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ufb
MyRepublic says it's taking enterprise-grade 1Gbps symmetrical UFB to the mass market, targeting Kiwi SMB's with a new offer.
Kordia ups cyber-security game with $10.2m Aura acquisition
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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kordia
Kordia is expanding its cyber-security portfolio, snapping up up Wellington-based Aura Information Security in a $10.2 million deal.
Datacom scores Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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uc
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microsoft
Datacom has joined nine other companies in gaining Tier 1 status in the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider program.
NextDC offers ExpressRoute to Office 365
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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hyperscale
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microsoft
NextDC is making private high-speed connections to Microsoft Office 365, via ExpressRoute, available through its AxonVN virtual exchange.
Data centres in 2016: Emerson's top five trends
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
The cloud is getting complicated, architecture is trumping technology and and the neighbourhood data centre is moving in according to Emerson.
Presence of IT targets workforce analytics
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Presence of IT is adding new workforce analytics and planning capability to its People practice, appointing Louise Griffin to head the new capability.
Empired inks $10m Victoria DET deal
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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empired
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managing director
Empired has secured a $10m services contract with the Victoria Department of Education and Training to provide infrastructure technical services.
Behavioural and tech changes needed to counter security threats
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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nztech
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best practice
Technology isn't enough to counter security threats, with Kiwi companies needing to harness behavioural changes in order to protect the businesses.
Microsoft and Code.org tap Minecraft to get kids coding
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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microsoft
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minecraft
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hour of code
Kids are being encouraged to get into coding through a game many love - Minecraft - with Microsoft unveiling an online Minecraft coding tutorial.
NextDC unveils finalists for inaugural awards
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
NextDC has announced the finalists for its inaugural partner awards, with M2, Tech Mahindra, Blue Central, Telstra and Brennan IT among the nominees.
Companies eye flash storage, wary current storage won't cut it
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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storage
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flash storage
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memory
Almost half of Australian businesses in a recent survey are doubtful their current storage environments sustain business needs over the next 10 years.
Spark providing free calls to France following Paris attacks
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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uc
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spark
Spark will credit customers back for any landline and mobile calls and texts to France in the wake of Friday's Paris attacks.
Connector Systems ramps up team for greater reseller engagement
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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iaas
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connector systems
Resellers will be hearing more from Connector Systems in the coming months, as the company ramps up its inside sales team and engages resellers more.
Renewed cloud, managed services focus for Polycom under new ANZ boss
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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poly
Polycom is preparing to 'shift gears' and accelerate its growth plans with renewed focus on cloud, managed services and new solutions.
Businesses facing serious risk from haphazard PAM
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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network infrastructure
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pam
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apm
Haphazard privileged account management is exposing businesses to serious risk according to a new survey from Dell.