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ESET: A breakdown of 2017's ransomware epidemic - and what to expect next

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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​Given the digital plague around the world in 2017, it would be unseemly not to give ransomware its own dedicated piece.
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Gartner says by 2020 AI will create more jobs than it replaces

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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Much has been said about artificial intelligence's (AI) imminent elimination of human jobs, but Gartner says in actual fact the reverse is true.
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Ingram Micro launches accessory range to help Kiwi resellers fight off Amazon

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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amazon
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resellers
Ingram Micro NZ teams up with Oriental Pacific to release new accessory range to help Kiwi resellers compete with Amazon.
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Cloudera APAC partner awards - Deloitte AU takes out ANZ partner of the year

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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​The annual Cloudera APAC Partner Summit took place in Singapore this month with Microsoft, Tech Data, and Deloitte Australia among the big winners.
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Cisco maintains grip on IT security market after 'strong channel partner focus'

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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​Canalys has released its latest predictions surrounding the global IT security market's performance over the third quarter in 2017.
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HPE clings on to top spot in server market from looming Dell EMC

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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network infrastructure
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lenovo
​Bucking the decline of the first quarter, the global server market saw growth in the third quarter with some vendors doing better than others.
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Ludicrous cybercrime profit means Mafia no longer constrained to the streets

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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cybersecurity
​Back in the day it was not uncommon for people to ransack stagecoaches and rob armoured trucks, but now they're robbing servers.
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Datto acquisition wraps up, company assures positive outcomes for partners

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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managed services
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m&a
The result, according to the companies, is a single entity that is designed to empower MSPs with the companys' combined solutions.
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MapR brings on former IBM sales director to manage ANZ channel

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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​MapR Technologies has announced the appointment of Paul Bennett to the role of ANZ Country Manager where he will manage partner development.
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CBRE labels APAC as “land of IT and data center opportunity”

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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​CBRE has released the findings from its most recent report that delved into the data center market in Asia Pacific – and where it's going next.
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AR or VR? GlobalData says one will offer far greater opportunities

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Both of these technologies often make the headlines as 'game changers', but GlobalData says only one is set to completely disrupt modern business.
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Dimension Data lists big tech that will reshape digital business in 2018

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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robots
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blockchain
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ai
Dimension Data's list of technologies with the most potential to deliver disruptive outcomes are consequently promising areas to invest in.
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Businesses MUST prepare: World's cybersecurity big guns forecast 2018

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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ransomware
What will 2018 bring? We've brought together a line-up of cybersecurity heavyweights to provide their opinions on various topics for the year ahead.
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Malicious attacks to drive surge in cybersecurity spending for 2018

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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Gartner has predicted security spending to total US$96.3b in 2018, an increase of 8% from 2017 with some segments performing better than others.
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Anaplan's top 4 predictions for supply chain business in 2018

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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channel ecosystem
Baby trees are sprouting in living rooms around the world which can only mean one thing – it's prediction season.
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Interoute wins Cloud Infrastructure Award for second year in a row

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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sdn
nteroute has come away from the World Communication Awards smiling after taking out the Cloud Infrastructure Award for the second year running.
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2018 forecast: Opportunities abound but MSPs will be sacked due to security

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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Continuum has garnered insights from a number of its executives that touch on why MSPs will be fired in 2018, GDPR and the challenges & opportunities.
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NZ partners missing customer opportunities because of outdated marketing

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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partner programmes
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marketing
Kiwi partners are sticking to the old tried and true when it comes to marketing, something which is becoming an ever-increasing issue.
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LogRhythm divulges eight key predictions for cybersecurity in 2018

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
The predictions for the new year include both good news and bad news, like the biggest data breach settlement of all time and increased awareness.
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LogRhythm's 15 year dream realised with revolutionary CloudAI launch

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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LogRhythm has taken another innovative step forward after reinventing the definition of SIEM by merging Cloud and AI together.