Stories by Heather - Page 36
Gartner: Data is dumb, welcome to the algorithmic economy
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
With worldwide IT spend expected to surpass US$3.6 trillion in 2016, Gartner says data is dumb - it's time to embrace algorithms.
IT Power takes on containerised data centre market; resellers wanted
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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it power
IT Power has unveiled what it believes is the first New Zealand developed 'data centre in a box' solution, offering new opportunities for resellers.
Mako Networks sold to US provider
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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mako networks
United States telecommunications service provider D&S Communications has acquired the assets of Mako Networks from the company's receivers.
xMatters launches partner program following ANZ ramp-up
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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uc
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xmatters
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communication
Cloud-based communications vendor xMatters has launched a global partner program promising 'significant revenue opportunities' for partners.
UXC Eclipse acquires Kiwi Dynamics AX and BI business
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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microsoft
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uxc eclipse
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koorb
UXC Eclipse has continued its acquisition trail, snapping up the Microsoft Dynamics AX and Business Intelligence divisions of NZ's Koorb Consulting.
Schneider Electric calls on pan flute playing llama for IoT campaign
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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iiot
A pan flute playing South American llama is the headline act as Schneider Electric pushes its 'operational intelligence' approach to IoT.
AVG ramps up security offerings with new Business Edition
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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dr
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endpoint protection
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edr
Artificial intelligence, crowd intelligence technology and streamlined installation feature in AVG's new suite, which offers new value for resellers.
ShoreTel simplifies partner program ready for ANZ cloud launch
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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uc
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partner programmes
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contact centre
ShoreTel is revamping its partner program, paving the way for local partners to easily incorporate its cloud offerings when they become available here.
Hutt City Council calls on Dell SonicWall for Wi-Fi security
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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sonicwall
A DellSonicWall solution has enabled Hutt City Council to offer free Wi-Fi across the region, without security concerns or abuse potential.
Check Point leads the way in UTM Magic Quadrant
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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unified threat management
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check point software
Check Point has been named a 'leader' in Gartner's 2015 Magic Quadrant for unified threat management, alongside two other vendors.
To thwart attackers, measure what matters
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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cisco
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currencies
Measuring the percentage of blocked attacks remains important, but there's another even more important measurement.
Cirrus inks new contracts on back of services division launch
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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cirrus networks
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mental health
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nimbus
Cirrus Networks has inked three contracts totalling $1.5 million since launching its managed cloud services division in June.
SDN security: A reseller 101 for protection in a virtual world
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Resellers must embrace SDN and virtual security in order to stay relevant to customers. So here's a quick 101 on securing software defined networks.
Hold onto your (mobile) wallets: Mobile payments raise security concerns
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Mobile payment data breaches are high on the list of concerns for cybersecurity experts, with a survey revealing 87% expect an increase in breaches.
Gartner urges investment in 'risk principles' for heightened security
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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analyst report
Companies must change their approach to IT risk and cyber security Gartner says, with investment in three 'risk principles' required.
First tranche of federal government hardware suppliers named
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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apple
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notebook
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australian government
New whole-of-government hardware panel includes Mac1, OPC IT and Samsung in first tranche of preferred tenderers, more to follow.
Dell targets campus networking and data centre with new lineup
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Dell expands its networking portfolio to address growing complexities in campus networking and 'skyrocketing' bandwidth demands in the data centre.
Vocus and M2 to merge as $3b ANZ telco giant
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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apple
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apple m2 chip
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vocus group
Vocus and M2 plan to merge creating a $3 billion telco with capabilities 'relevant to every individual, corporate and government entity' in ANZ.
Tale of two markets for integrated platforms and infrastructure
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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integrated infrastructure and platforms market
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analyst report
A tale of two markets is playing out between integrated platforms and integrated infrastructure systems, as one market booms and the other contracts.
Why the software defined data centre may not be right for you
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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devops
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apm
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software development
Gartner is urging IT managers to get ready for the software defined data centre, but cautions that it isn't the right option for everyone now.