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'Tactical shift' in cyberattacks and high ransomware for NZ

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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New Zealand is a nation of oversharers - and a popular target for ransomware according to a new report from Symantec.
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Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?

Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Apple's new beta for iOS 8.4 includes an early preview of a revamped Music app, prompting increased speculation of a streaming service in the offing.
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Aussie IT spend bucks global downward trend

Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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Australian IT investment defies global slide, with a forecasted 4.2% rise reaching AU$78.7bn amid a worldwide decline.
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WhatsApp increases VoIP play

Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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WhatsApp ramps up its push into voice, prompting suggestions that it is one of the most disruptive forces in telecommunications history.
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Kiwi IT spend to buck global downturn

Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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New Zealand spend on IT products is expected to increase this year, bucking a worldwide trend which sees IT spending shrinking.
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Déjà vu: What's old is new again in cyberattacks

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Old techniques are combining with new to create highly evasive security attacks according to a new report from security company Websense.
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Five partners go platinum with Sitecore

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Five Sitecore partners have been elevated to Platinum status across Australia and New Zealand following the recent rollout of a new partner programme.
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CallPlus hits back at global mode action; subtly calls out Spark

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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CallPlus has hit back at legal action by broadcasters trying to stop global mode - and subtly called out Spark for its role in the legal fracas.
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VoIP goes data free on Wireless Nation

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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Wireless Nation has upped the ante, providing zero-rated data on its satellite broadband network for VoIP phone lines and selected websites.
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Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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It's the most talked about letter around. We take a peek at exactly what Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and MediaWorks are claiming – and what they're demanding.
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Brocade tackles campus data demand with new offerings

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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New Brocade offerings add the ability to mix different switches in a single stack, offering Kiwi resellers plenty of benefits.
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Thinking security? Think mobile data, says Imation

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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IT managers need to expand their security profile and think beyond software, taking security right down to the last endpoint – the data.
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HP NZ reports $16 million loss, despite improving sales

Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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Despite a 6.6% sales boost to NZD $592.3 million, HP New Zealand faced a significant NZD $16 million loss in 2014, hampered by high expenses.
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Connector Systems secures SecurEnvoy distribution

Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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Connector Systems has inked a deal to exclusively distribute SecurEnvoy's range of two-factor authentication products across ANZ.
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Microsoft NZ Cloud Profitability workshops proving winner

Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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Born in the cloud isn't necessarily the winner in the cloud land grab, as NZ resellers have been hearing at Microsoft's Cloud Profitability workshops.
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Colbert exits UCFX

Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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Brent Colbert is stepping down from UCFX, the company he founded just 18 months ago and which last week won a Microsoft Partner Award.
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Skinny, 2degrees tops - and so is data

Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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Skinny Mobile tops for prepay, while 2degrees wins for those on plans - but what exactly are we using mobile phones for these days?.
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Kiwi businesses cutting the cord with wireless

Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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cloud services
New Zealand enterprises are preparing for an all-wireless world, with GenMobile employees and students driving a trend to 802.11ac's gigabit Wi-Fi.
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New Zealand Rhipe for new offerings

Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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Rhipe is promising 'really bold expansion plans' across its business – with hopes of adding up to 10 to 12 new staff in New Zealand.
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Time Rhipe for bold expansion

Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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Rhipe is promising 'really bold expansion plans' for Australia – and the rest of the region, as the company seeks new growth opportunities.