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What you need to know about the Mirai botnet behind recent major DDoS attacks

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
A DDoS on DNS provider Dyn last week managed to disrupt an array of the internet's biggest websites, including Paypal. Here's what you need to know.
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Leveraging interconnect fabrics will help IT organisations 'build again'

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
We see this phenomenon already in play as our customers re-architect their infrastructures using strategic interconnection.
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Webcam security: Understanding this modern day threat

Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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webcam
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tablets
Facebook's Zuckerberg unwittingly highlights global webcam spying risk, spotlights vital need for robust digital defences.
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Put your security in the cloud: MSSP a huge revenue opportunity in NZ

Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Andrew Khan explains how to deploy Fortinet's security fabric as a managed service to protect your clients' networks whilst building sustainability.
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Driverless cars: A new way of life and a new cybersecurity challenge

Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A driverless car is a very advanced mode of transportation, possibly even without a readily available steering wheel.
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What is the state of the modern meeting?

Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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cloud services
When considering your business strategy, you should recognise both the hard and soft costs of meetings, whether digital or physical.
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5 ways you need to work at home to feel like you never left the office

Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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telecommuting
As people continue to jump on the telecommuting bandwagon, it's more important than ever to find ways to stay productive, connected and happy.
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New learning tools help educators create more inclusive classrooms

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft in education
New Microsoft Office 365 features revolutionise learning, paving the way for truly inclusive classrooms in diverse educational settings.
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Building trust, more on tech, grading clients and final thoughts

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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software
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transparency
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debtor daddy
This is part three in our series, The Big Book of Accountants and Advisory: How Accountants Can Move from Compliance Services into Advisory.
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It's never too late to hack the classroom

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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microsoft
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stem
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hack the classroom
Attendees were inspired by world-renowned education thought leaders like John Kao, founder and CEO of EdgeMakers.
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Setting your price, positioning yourself in the market and using tech

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
Consider this: Most clients don't care how long it took you to produce a compliance service – they simply want the result.
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Facebook launches Marketplace in New Zealand

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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facebook
More than 450 million people visit buy and sell groups each month - from families in a local neighbourhood to collectors around the world.
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How accountants can move from compliance services into advisory

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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risk & compliance
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debtor daddy
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risk management
In this series we take a look at the strategies – as well as the tech, the marketing, and the up-skilling – required to successfully transition.
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IoT devices creating massive DDoS botnets

Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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malware
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ddos
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iot
Over the last two weeks, two of the largest DDoS attack ever recorded have been executed against security journalist Brian Krebs and OVH.
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Introducing G Suite, formerly known as Google Apps

Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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google
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google apps
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g suite
We created Google Apps for Work ten years ago to help people everywhere work and innovate together, so businesses can move faster and go bigger.
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STEM learning flourishes in world of flipped learning

Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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microsoft
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notebook
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content creation
STEM education leaps ahead as teachers harness flipped learning and tech, breaking through past barriers for lively, effective classes.
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Ignite 2016: Move your business communication to Skype

Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
Over the past year we've been working on making the best experience for communicating with others, across all the devices you use for work.
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How to create better work habits and focus on what matters most

Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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microsoft
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myanalytics
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microsoft ignite
In addition to the capabilities that had been available in Delve Analytics, MyAnalytics will allow you to stay up-to-date with important contacts.
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Top five benefits to partnering with ISVs

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
In this blog, we explore the top five benefits partners receive when integrating ISVs into their channel strategy.
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Microsoft brings more cloud power to serve nonprofits

Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
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microsoft philanthropies
Microsoft is making its Azure cloud services available to nonprofit organisations, helping them improve efficiency and impact.