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The importance of cyber security

Five top security threats to data centres – and how to counter them

Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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ddos
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martech
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software development
Data centers have become the number one target of cyber criminals, with DDoS attacks and web application attacks among the most dangerous threats.
Telephony voip

The evolution of telephony

Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
From smoke signals to Voice over IP, telephony has evolved from primitive methods to sophisticated digital communications, transforming global connectivity.
Magic mike

Film review: Magic Mike XXL

Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Magic Mike XXL dazzles anew with Channing Tatum leading scantily-clad hunks in a sequel that promises more gyrating glory.
Ovum

A shared transformation start plan works wonders for enterprise

Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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digital transformation
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ict
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ovum
CIOs who align ICT changes with business transformation achieve notable success, Ovum analysts find at NTT Communications' London roundtables.
Brand

Gartner: Your brand is your trust foundation

Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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uc
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google
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collaboration
Building a strong brand is crucial for new providers, as brand perception shapes how buyers view them. Trust is key.
Workin from home

The truth about working from home

Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Home office perks: Flexibility and productivity soar, but stigma and management hurdles loom for remote workers.
Voipp

A guide to interconnection for small VoIP providers

Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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voip
IP-to-IP interconnections are more convenient for VoIP startups as it is enough to have a VoIP softswitch without any additional gateways or cards.
Sip trunking

SIP trunks – what is the adoption in NZ?

Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
SIP trunks have been around for a number of years but you could say that New Zealand has been slow to get going with SIP.
Reseller

Why VoIP resellers become service providers

Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Being a provider allows full control of a business which can bring higher revenue, but at the same time, there are additional responsibility and risks.
Work fro home

10 great reasons to embrace remote working

Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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travel
Remote working redefined: Boost productivity, happiness, and dodge the daily commute—10 reasons why it's a win-win for all.
Datavault techday

EcoCooling maximises efficiency in new Hamilton Data Centre

Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
EcoCooling is up to 90% more efficient than traditional air conditioning systems, reducing power consumption and delivering an eco-friendly facilility.
Autho disti

Attention ASUS New Zealand Channel Partners

Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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partner programmes
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asus
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distributors
Over recent quarters ASUS has been continuing the process of building its local presence within the New Zealand market.
Smart machines

Dealing with dumb machines on the way to smart ones

Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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smart machines
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analyst report
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mapp
Smart Machines on the horizon, but first we must navigate the Stupid Valley, warns @Gartner_inc analyst. #artificialintelligence #technology.
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GovHack 2015 – Innovating with government data

Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
What do Twitter, GroupMeet and Facebook's Like button all have in common? They all were invented at a hackathon.
Hp 3d

Gartner: Jetting technology and 3D printing

Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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hp
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3d printing
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analyst report
Inkjet press manufacturers set to enter the 3D printing market, with HP planning to launch its printer in 15 months.
Microsoft logo

Microsoft: Electronic Software Delivery is the present

Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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microsoft
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resellers
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ingram micro
Microsoft Electronic software delivery (ESD) is the secure delivery of a product key directly to consumers and small businesses.
Big data

Gartner: Big Data is pregnant with analytics

Thu, 25th Jun 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Gartner declares an analytics era, as data lakes brim with potential insight amidst the IoT surge. Big Data's next leap pivots on smart analysis.
Server

Is Server 2003 end of life 2015's biggest security threat?

Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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windows server 2003
As Microsoft ends support for Windows Server 2003 on 14 July, millions of systems remain at risk, posing 2015's biggest security threat.
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Ingram Micro: Secure Wi-Fi / Bring Your Own Device

Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Secure Wi-Fi and BYOD have fast become key drivers for organisations to upgrade to Fortinet's FortiGate Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
Eset

ESET on the Samsung Galaxy exploit

Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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samsung
Because Samsung phones grant elevated privileges to update code, a payload delivered in this way bypasses many of the Android system protections.