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Symantec offering enables data centres to adopt SSDs
Hyperscale

Symantec offering enables data centres to adopt SSDs

Symantec's new software propels data centres into the future, enabling them to adopt SSDs for 400% faster access to critical data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2013
Symantec 4.0: 'We needed to change'
Symantec

Symantec 4.0: 'We needed to change'

Software security provider Symantec has unveiled its global channel strategy, promising better engagement and more investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2013
Symantec's Global Channel Strategy in detail...
Customer Experience

Symantec's Global Channel Strategy in detail...

Symantec unveils a new Global Channel Strategy, aiming for more committed partnerships and improved market alignment to drive sustained partner growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2013
Top 10 NZ Business Predictions for 2014
Network Infrastructure

Top 10 NZ Business Predictions for 2014

With 2014 almost upon the ICT industry, Symantec has offered an indicator into what lies ahead for the New Zealand technology sector.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
“Wait a minute…The Internet knows more about me than my own mother?”
Malware

“Wait a minute…The Internet knows more about me than my own mother?”

As privacy concerns spike, individuals start prioritising data protection in 2014 while scammers exploit every niche in the digital world.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
Internet of Things will become the 'Internet of Vulnerabilities'
Unified Communications

Internet of Things will become the 'Internet of Vulnerabilities'

The Internet of Things will become the 'Internet of Vulnerabilities' in 2014 according to security company, Symantec.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
Symantec: Macs, Malware and Security Myths
Malware

Symantec: Macs, Malware and Security Myths

Increased Mac usage in business leads to higher risk of cyber attacks, but Symantec's Endpoint Protection offers a solution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
One million Kiwis suffer cybercrime in NZ$152m market
Malware

One million Kiwis suffer cybercrime in NZ$152m market

Symantec has today released its 2013 Norton Report, which found a general lack of security awareness when it comes to using mobile devices.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2013
Westcon secures exclusive Symantec distribution deal
Symantec

Westcon secures exclusive Symantec distribution deal

Westcon Group NZ has been appointed as the exclusive Enterprise and Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) solutions distributor in the country for Symantec.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2013
All systems go as Symantec avoids PC woe
Cybersecurity

All systems go as Symantec avoids PC woe

Security software company beats analysts expectations during Q1, thanks to reduced costs following a decline in PC sales.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2013
Internet hackers Royally scam users
Email Security

Internet hackers Royally scam users

While the world celebrated, scammers have taken advantage, kicking into immediate action following the birth of the royal baby.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2013
Oh no…not another Facebook breach
Data Privacy

Oh no…not another Facebook breach

Privacy leak in Facebook's Android app, sending users' phone numbers over the internet to Facebook servers simply by launching the app.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2013
An IT trend too far as SMBs struggle
Cloud Services

An IT trend too far as SMBs struggle

One of the biggest IT challenges for SMBs across ANZ is trying to keep up with new trends such as cloud and mobility.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2013
Symantec's Pacific Partner award winners revealed…
Unified Communications

Symantec's Pacific Partner award winners revealed…

Symantec last night announced the winners of the 2013 Pacific Partner Awards at an exclusive dinner and awards ceremony.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2013
Humans cause data breaches. Fact.
Data Loss Prevention

Humans cause data breaches. Fact.

Eight years of research on data breach costs has shown employee behaviour to be one of the most pressing issues facing organisations today.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2013
Symantec warns of online security threats growth
Symantec

Symantec warns of online security threats growth

Security software company tells TechDay at the Westcon Imagine Event that online security threats are on the rise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2013
Spammers exploit Mother's Day
Application Performance Monitoring

Spammers exploit Mother's Day

Spam messages relating to Mother's Day have begun flowing into the Symantec Probe Network as Kiwis are warned to stay vigilant online.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2013
Leapfrog down the waterhole: Symantec identifies weakest link attack
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Leapfrog down the waterhole: Symantec identifies weakest link attack

Evidently, cunning miscreants are seeking out the weakest link in information supply chains - the small business.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2013
Good things come to those who don't wait
Symantec

Good things come to those who don't wait

Are the innovative companies seeing higher revenue and profit growth, competitive advantages, positive brand impact and happier customers?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2013