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Cato lets customers buy modular SASE security tools

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Cato Networks rolls out modular SASE buying, letting customers start with AI Security, SD-WAN, SSE or Universal ZTNA and expand later.
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Island unveils SASE to cut proxy backhaul for AI era

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Island has rolled out a SASE design that shifts inspection to the endpoint, cutting proxy backhaul and avoiding default SSL/TLS break-and-inspect.
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Check Point adds Auckland SASE PoP for NZ data needs

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Check Point opens Auckland SASE PoP, giving New Zealand firms local data residency, lower latency and compliance-focused cloud security.
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Kordia unveils Secure Edge SASE to tackle tool sprawl

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Kordia launches Secure Edge SASE, unifying networking and security to curb tool sprawl and support hybrid work with Fortinet-backed controls.
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Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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New Zealand's AI productivity promise will falter unless firms simplify systems, curb shadow AI and strengthen cybersecurity foundations.
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Fortinet launches Auckland SASE PoP to boost NZ cybersecurity

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Fortinet has launched its first Secure Access Service Edge point of presence in Auckland, enhancing cybersecurity and connectivity for New Zealand businesses.
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Hurricane Electric expands with new Portland, Maine PoP deployment

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Hurricane Electric announces advanced connectivity with a new Point of Presence at Deep Edge Realty in Portland, Maine, marking their second in the state and seventh in New England.
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Nicole Coleby named as new Managing Partner of Operations at Pop Group Holdings

Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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Nicole Coleby has been appointed as the new Managing Partner of Operations at Pop Group Holdings, intending to bolster its global footprint.
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Superloop unveils 'Infrastructure on Demand' solution for wholesale partners

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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Superloop rolls out an 'Infrastructure on Demand' solution optimised for nbn's WBA5, providing flexibility for RSPs.
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Fortinet expands SASE Points-of-Presence with Google Cloud

Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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Google Cloud Networks' global network edge locations will expand Fortinet's POP coverage for universal SASE customers.
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Fun Fun Fun Fun: Rebecca Black has friday on her mind

Sun, 1st May 2011
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Just because it's the worst thing you've ever heard doesn't mean you're going to be able to get it out of your head.
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Email's New Generation

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Despite high-speed internet advancements, many businesses still rely on outdated POP email, risking data loss. It's time to upgrade to modern email solutions.