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Dell

Dell launches DDS, a new line of business

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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Dell has launched Datacenter Scalable Solutions to meet the needs of businesses just below 'top tier hyperscalers'.
Apple flaw

iOS vulnerability targets corporate data

Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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apps
Appthority has identified a critical iOS 'Quicksand' vulnerability that enables malicious apps to harvest enterprise credentials.
Hadoop

MapR heads to AWS, offers up new reseller opportunities

Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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public cloud
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​MapR has taken all three editions of its distribution for Apache Hadoop to Amazon Web Services giving partners more options in selling the offering.
Android hack

Android security flaw found in 950 million devices

Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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A new security flaw known as Stagefright has been found in 95% of Android devices, allowing attackers to steal information from users.
Loud office

Manage noise disruptions with audio communication tools

Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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plantronics
Together with Microsoft, Plantronics provides organisations communication tools that enable employees to work effectively, no matter the environment.
Look in

Wellington event takes a closer look at Lean Startup Methodology

Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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callaghan innovation
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creative hq
A three-day Lean Startup Methodology conference, the first of its kind in Australasia, will take place in Wellington this October.
Gst

Government moves on GST threshold to help Kiwi retailers

Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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e-commerce
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government
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gst
New Zealand retailers welcome proposal to lower threshold for GST on imported goods, aiming to compete fairly with foreign websites.
Future of business

Getting real about virtual centres of excellence

Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Firms are transitioning from elite analytics hubs to collaborative virtual centres of excellence, empowering broader decision-making and innovation.
Ryan ko

University of Waikato cyber security expert to be honoured

Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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Dr Ryan Ko of Univ. of Waikato gains international honour for his pioneering work and leadership in cyber security education.
G summit

Genesys G-Summit global event comes to New Zealand

Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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uc
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cx
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martech
The Genesys global G-Summit event series is making its way to New Zealand, and will showcase this year's theme of 'Next-Generation CX'.
It department

Enterprises under-utilising IT departments

Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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edutech
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partner programmes
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empired
Organisations that view their IT department as nothing more than technical support may be missing out on opportunities.
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Windows Server 2003 end of life: what it means for security

Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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microsoft
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trend micro
Businesses need to be aware of the risks of running out-of-support platforms as Microsoft stops security updates Windows Server 2003.
Crm

Dynamics, ECM and Azure join Microsoft CSP line-up

Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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dynamics crm
Microsoft's Cloud Solution Provider programme grows, adding Dynamics CRM to elevate cloud offerings alongside Azure and Office 365.
Google image search

Auckland Council WiFi - gateway to 'objectionable' material

Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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wireless networks
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google
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cloud services
The Auckland Council defends its free WiFi service after reports of pornography being accessed. Blocking software is not foolproof.
Monitoring

Hands-on Review: Intego Flextivity Mac monitoring tool

Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Intego's Flextivity offers a new way for Mac-based businesses to bolster productivity and cyber-security with a hands-on approach.
Eset side stepping

Are your staff side-stepping security protocols?

Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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tablets
ESET says employees are using apps, cloud services, software and devices that are outside the knowledge and control of the CIO and IT staff.
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.
Msp

Why IT managers should go with a managed service provider

Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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partner programmes
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empired
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managed services
Organisations that choose to partner with a MSP may have an edge over those who manage their ICT infrastructure internally, says Empired.
Photosss

CipherCloud heads up cloud security open working group

Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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cloud security
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deloitte
CipherCloud leads a group heralding the standardization of cloud data protection, boosting secure cloud adoption rates.
Qotient image

Kiwi firm's tool for sales team productivity

Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
New Zealand-based Qotient's innovative cloud and app tool boosts sales team productivity by codifying best practices, now eyeing North American expansion.