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April Fools for Symantec split - what does this mean for NZ channel partners?
Symantec

April Fools for Symantec split - what does this mean for NZ channel partners?

Symantec splits into two companies on April 1, but NZ channel partners face uncertainty amid unconfirmed rumours of the firm's exit from the country.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
The increasing need for cloud security solutions
Data Loss Prevention

The increasing need for cloud security solutions

With the threat landscape changing and the propensity for malicious attacks increasing, the role of security vendors and resellers is more important.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
Symantec to shut up shop in NZ?
Symantec

Symantec to shut up shop in NZ?

Symantec is rumoured to be about to exit New Zealand, with the company shutting up shop March 31 according to market speculation.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
Kiwi distie iData in liquidation
Storage

Kiwi distie iData in liquidation

Auckland-based distributor iData Resolutions has been put into liquidation, with Dennis Clifford Parsons appointed as liquidator on 21 January.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2015

Global Stories

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Victorious Veeam slams Symantec following patent win
Virtualisation

Victorious Veeam slams Symantec following patent win

Symantec's bid to 'stifle competition' because 'its legacy physical backup products could not compete' fails after Veeam wins three year patent battle.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 14th May 2015
Security: A concern, and an opportunity
Malware

Security: A concern, and an opportunity

Increasingly fast and precise cyberattacks are cause for concern for customers - but they're also an opportunity for the reseller channel.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
'Tactical shift' in cyberattacks and high ransomware for NZ
Malware

'Tactical shift' in cyberattacks and high ransomware for NZ

New Zealand is a nation of oversharers - and a popular target for ransomware according to a new report from Symantec.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
Internet security market to reach $43m by 2020
HP

Internet security market to reach $43m by 2020

The internet security market will be worth $42.8 billion by 2020, with a CAGR of 8.1% during 2014-2020, according to Big Market Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Familiar channel face heading up Dell NZ
Network Infrastructure

Familiar channel face heading up Dell NZ

A familiar face is heading up Dell New Zealand, with former Dell channel manager James Arnold taking over as New Zealand general manager.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
Security vendors' tough battle in SMB market
Firewalls

Security vendors' tough battle in SMB market

Small businesses worldwide increased content security spend by 9.6% in 2014, representing 28% of total enterprise content security market.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
Former Symantec boss now heading up Dell Software
Network Infrastructure

Former Symantec boss now heading up Dell Software

Brenton Smith, who previously headed up Symantec locally as managing director and vice president, Pacific, has reappeared at Dell, taking on a new rol.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015
Time for new security resolutions
Data Loss Prevention

Time for new security resolutions

There's no time like the present for customers to take a good look at their security says Mark Shaw, Symantec Pacific region technology strategist – security.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
Symantec: Targeted attacks rife, unified protection to the rescue
Endpoint Protection

Symantec: Targeted attacks rife, unified protection to the rescue

Small and medium businesses are being increasingly targeted by attackers, with 61% of all attacks in 2013 aimed at them.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015
How to protect your privacy when you're dating online
Cybersecurity

How to protect your privacy when you're dating online

The increasing popularity of online dating services in New Zealand has caught the attention of scammers. Here's how to outwit and outlast the scammers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015
Symantec Kiwi profits not so great
Fintech

Symantec Kiwi profits not so great

Symantec's New Zealand arm suffers a decline with profits falling to NZD $360,081 on revenue of NZD $4.6 million, down from prior year figures.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015

Stories from Other Regions

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Symantec to launch new channel programs in October
Partner Programmes

Symantec to launch new channel programs in October

Symantec is set to revitalise its channel approach with fresh programs in October, targeting enhanced security focus after its corporate split.

By Anthony Caruana • 2 min read • Fri, 1st May 2015
Intralinks expands Enterprise Fabric Partner Ecosystem
Symantec

Intralinks expands Enterprise Fabric Partner Ecosystem

Intralinks is expanding its Enterprise Fabric Partner ecosystem, bringing MobileIron, Okta, and Symantec on board to manage and secure high-value content.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015