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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Extreme Networks
Wed, 8th Dec 2021
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This week we are speaking with Extreme Networks ANZ general manager Julian Critchlow. Extreme Networks is a company that delivers end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and top-rated services that support and advance customers' digital transformation.

Workday and Datacom partner for payroll integration in NZ
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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Datacom has been named a Workday Global Payroll Cloud (GPC) partner, allowing it to offer integrated payroll solutions to New Zealand customers.

'Such a mess' - IT teams work overnight to fix immigration glitch
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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Immigration advisers have described the first day of the country's new residence scheme as a shambles.

Dark clouds on the horizon: How to close the gaps in cloud security
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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These days cloud security is more trusted than ever. According to a recent study in a survey of 2,000 IT leaders from around the globe, nearly 85% of respondents said that they trust cloud security practices as much as, or more than, those associated with their on-premises data infrastructures.

Remote work will be driven by managed services going forward
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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Reflecting on the past year, it’s clear that remote work played a significant role in maintaining business operations across ANZ.

Flipping the traditional security model on its head: taking a data-first approach to cybersecurity
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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data protection
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As organisations become more data-driven, they store more data in on-prem and cloud stores that employees can access from anywhere with phones, tablets and laptops.

Consulting companies are growing, but so are skill gaps according to new study
Mon, 29th Nov 2021
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In a record-breaking quarter, a new Cinodes Q3 report has revealed that one-third of listed consulting companies have grown by over 20%, and the median turnover rate has had an increase of as much as 13.4% compared to last year.

How to create high performance tech teams
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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Workplaces across the region are bracing themselves for the 'Great Resignation' to hit their shores, with many organisations supercharging employee retention schemes in the hope of preventing what looks like an inevitable tide.

How to identify MS Teams sprawl and work towards an optimal digital environment
Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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With the rise of remote work over the past 18 months, the use of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams has exploded. Microsoft reports that roughly 50% of 365’s 260 million-plus commercial users now use Teams, although some experts place the number of users closer to 300 million.

What is OT security and how does it differ from IT security?
Thu, 18th Nov 2021
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Let’s consider what OT is, its relationship with IT, and the common problems people experience in working with it.

New study shows IT decision-makers think organisations compromise cybersecurity in favour of other goals
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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A new study by security firm Trend Micro has revealed that 90% of IT decision-makers believe organisations compromise on cybersecurity in favour of other goals within their business.

Skykick announces upgrade to address over 2000 hours of lost time for ITSPs
Fri, 14th May 2021
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Information technology service providers are losing thousands of hours every year due to needless cloud administration, according to SkyKick.

IntegrationWorks launches OT to IT networks connector
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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PI Historian on MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform connects operational technology networks with information technology networks.

IT sector leads S&P 500 charge - GlobalData
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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The IT industry did well in the S&P 500 index, where the industry accounted for 14.2% of the index constituents as of 31 January this year.

Mind Lab at MOTAT hosting event to promote young women in tech
Tue, 14th May 2019
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Gender diversity in the tech industry is a hot topic around the world, but it’s one that New Zealand is looking to tackle head on.

Companies seeking digital transformation should focus on people
Wed, 8th May 2019
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Tech Leaders NZ says while digitl transformation is rife among companies in NZ, there is a lack of focus on the biggest assets.

New report identifies top digital investment trends for 2019
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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There are countless trends emerging in IT, but Virtusa xLabs has identified what it believes will be the 10 most influential.

Exclusive: How self-driving networks help shift IT strategy
Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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"Businesses need to realise that the competition is already embracing digital transformation."

Observability: A new focus for cloud-native businesses
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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"Observability is becoming the norm for cloud-native businesses, unhindered by ‘legacy’ systems."

Why quantum computing could be bigger than blockchain
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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quantum computing
"Everyone’s pegging quantum computing as the next big thing in enterprise technology, but does the reality live up to the hype?"

Better together: Why IT and HR need a stronger bond
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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"Currently, the divide between departments in many companies is enormous, for successful digital transformation, this needs to change."

SD-WAN puts traditional routers on notice
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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network management
Leading IT organisations are deploying SD-WAN solutions with software-based routing, displacing traditional branch router architectures.

Four tips for an agile technology team
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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"When you think about a team, we can all agree that people at the bottom of the hierarchy play the most important role."

2018 New Zealand CIO Awards - all the winners from the night + gallery
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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cio awards
The Awards recognise New Zealand’s brightest individuals and teams who have shown leadership, innovation, and foresight through their contributions.