Stories by Heather - Page 59
Kiwis warned to watch out for mobile ransomware
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Mobile ransomware is on the rise, warns security company Fortinet, with threats increasing for both iOS and Android devices.
'Alarming' gaps in Kiwi security leave critical infrastructure open
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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unisys
New survey reveals 86% of NZ and AU critical infrastructures suffered security breaches last year, surpassing the global average.
Security the biggest loser during the World Cup...
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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malware
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phishing
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email security
The 2014 World Cup hailed as most connected yet, but it was also a playground for cybercriminals, exposing fans to unprecedented online threats.
New ANZ boss for Adobe
Mon, 14th Jul 2014
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martech
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adobe
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creative technologies
Adobe appoints Chris Skelton as managing director, ANZ, taking over from Paul Robson, who has become president of Asia Pacific operations.
Lifesize goes SaaS-y with new offering
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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uc
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cloud services
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lifesize
Lifesize unveils a SaaS-based HD video conferencing service in New Zealand, aiming to simplify business communications with quality and affordability.
EMC / Vocus / Gartner - The NZ data centre discussion...
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
Data center management needs to keep up with evolving technology, says Gartner. Traditional IT infrastructure skills no longer suffice.
Mobility wheels not yet in motion as Kiwi firms lag behind...
Sat, 5th Jul 2014
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unisys
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mobility
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acquisition
Kiwi firms trail in mobility tech adoption, with just 10% hitting 'trendsetter' status, lagging global norm - Unisys report finds.
Plan B pounces on changing ICT market with bold data centre move
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Plan B is branching out to offer production data centre hosting, via a new independent, connected data centre network, and has committed $30 million.
Kiwi firm rakes in 'million dollar' savings through BYOD...
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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uc
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byod
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contact centre
Savings of $1 million a year – and happier staff to boot – have convinced Cogent boss Ray Noonan he's on to a winner with BYOD.
NZ top of the world for mobile download speeds...
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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uc
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download
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broadband
NZ claims world's top spot for mobile download speeds, with Vodafone leading at over 29Mbps, according to Ookla's May Global Net Index.
Are you a digital cowboy or cautious connector?
Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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uc
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connect smart week
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banking
NZ launches Connect Smart Week, urging Kiwis to learn about cyber security and find their digital clan for safer online behaviour.
Google releases NZ video quality report
Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Google unveils NZ's first Video Quality Report, ranking ISPs on their ability to stream HD YouTube videos, with select networks earning HD Verified status.
New boss for Adobe APAC
Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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martech
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adobe
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creative technologies
Adobe has appointed Paul Robson to head the vendor's Asia Pacific business, replacing long-time Adobe employee, Craig Tegel.
Heartbleed ahead for enterprises?
Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Heartbleed vulnerability's impact on enterprises may be far from over, warns Palo Alto Networks, as unseen internal threats loom large.
Parents in the dark over cyberbullying
Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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symantec
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cyberbullying
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connect smart week
Report reveals Kiwi parents clueless about children's cyberbullying woes, urging open talks for digital safety.
New territory manager for Websense
Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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gen-i
Websense hires David Adams as new NZ territory manager, eyeing growth amidst rising cybersecurity threats. Adams brings 20 years of IT expertise.
Analysing contact centres
Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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crm
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uc
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data analytics
Contact centres are pivoting from mere call handling to leveraging advanced analytics, tapping into vast data reserves to enhance service and efficiency.
People, processes become focus for data centres.
Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
As data centres rapidly evolve, the people, processes and management involved is coming under scrutiny, Gartner tells Heather Wright.
Expanding Synnex NZ continues market growth with PC hire
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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synnex
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pc hardware
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notebook
Synnex NZ bolsters team, appointing industry expert Eric Lu, as it aims to dominate the PC component market, enhancing its one-stop-shop appeal.
Synnex replaces Ingram Micro as Acer NZ distie
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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synnex
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acer
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notebook
Synnex New Zealand replaces Ingram Micro as Acer distributor, gaining access to servers in the vendor's full suite of products.