Stories by Heather - Page 50
'Tactical shift' in cyberattacks and high ransomware for NZ
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New Zealand is a nation of oversharers - and a popular target for ransomware according to a new report from Symantec.
Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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digital entertainment
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ios
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apple
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.
Aussie IT spend bucks global downward trend
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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it budget
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analyst report
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currencies
Australian IT investment defies global slide, with a forecasted 4.2% rise reaching AU$78.7bn amid a worldwide decline.
WhatsApp increases VoIP play
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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uc
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facebook
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voip
WhatsApp ramps up its push into voice, prompting suggestions that it is one of the most disruptive forces in telecommunications history.
Kiwi IT spend to buck global downturn
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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it budget
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analyst report
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currencies
New Zealand spend on IT products is expected to increase this year, bucking a worldwide trend which sees IT spending shrinking.
Déjà vu: What's old is new again in cyberattacks
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Old techniques are combining with new to create highly evasive security attacks according to a new report from security company Websense.
Five partners go platinum with Sitecore
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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microsoft
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deloitte
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sitecore
Five Sitecore partners have been elevated to Platinum status across Australia and New Zealand following the recent rollout of a new partner programme.
CallPlus hits back at global mode action; subtly calls out Spark
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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uc
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orcon
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slingshot
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.
VoIP goes data free on Wireless Nation
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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uc
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spacetech
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wireless nation
Wireless Nation has upped the ante, providing zero-rated data on its satellite broadband network for VoIP phone lines and selected websites.
Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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uc
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lightbox
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global mode
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.
Brocade tackles campus data demand with new offerings
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
New Brocade offerings add the ability to mix different switches in a single stack, offering Kiwi resellers plenty of benefits.
Thinking security? Think mobile data, says Imation
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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endpoint protection
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edr
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healthtech
IT managers need to expand their security profile and think beyond software, taking security right down to the last endpoint – the data.
HP NZ reports $16 million loss, despite improving sales
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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hyperscale
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fintech
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dc
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.
Connector Systems secures SecurEnvoy distribution
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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cybersecurity
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connector systems
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partners
Connector Systems has inked a deal to exclusively distribute SecurEnvoy's range of two-factor authentication products across ANZ.
Microsoft NZ Cloud Profitability workshops proving winner
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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microsoft
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cloud services
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partners
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.
Colbert exits UCFX
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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contact centre
Brent Colbert is stepping down from UCFX, the company he founded just 18 months ago and which last week won a Microsoft Partner Award.
Skinny, 2degrees tops - and so is data
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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uc
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skinny mobile
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canstar blue
Skinny Mobile tops for prepay, while 2degrees wins for those on plans - but what exactly are we using mobile phones for these days?.
Kiwi businesses cutting the cord with wireless
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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wireless networks
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healthtech
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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.
New Zealand Rhipe for new offerings
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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microsoft
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newlease
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rhipe
Rhipe is promising 'really bold expansion plans' across its business – with hopes of adding up to 10 to 12 new staff in New Zealand.
Time Rhipe for bold expansion
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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microsoft
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newlease
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rhipe
Rhipe is promising 'really bold expansion plans' for Australia – and the rest of the region, as the company seeks new growth opportunities.