Stories by Heather - Page 86
Check Point leads the way in UTM Magic Quadrant
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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unified threat management
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check point software
Check Point has been named a 'leader' in Gartner's 2015 Magic Quadrant for unified threat management, alongside two other vendors.
To thwart attackers, measure what matters
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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cisco
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currencies
Measuring the percentage of blocked attacks remains important, but there's another even more important measurement.
Cirrus inks new contracts on back of services division launch
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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cirrus networks
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mental health
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nimbus
Cirrus Networks has inked three contracts totalling $1.5 million since launching its managed cloud services division in June.
Rhipe 'well placed' for co-opetition future
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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public cloud
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cloud services
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rhipe
Rhipe is eyeing up a future of co-opetition, in which it believes it is positioned well having 'won the right' to play in the public cloud economy.
SDN security: A reseller 101 for protection in a virtual world
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Resellers must embrace SDN and virtual security in order to stay relevant to customers. So here's a quick 101 on securing software defined networks.
Exploding 3D printer market offers new potential
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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3d printing
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analyst report
Exploding 3D printing market set to reshape global manufacturing, with shipments to soar from 496,475 in 2016 to over 5.6m by 2019.
CommVault eyes up 'deeper, richer' channel partnerships
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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partner programmes
CommVault is looking to 'deeper, richer' channel partnerships as it eyes up opportunities presented by 'waves' of technology and exploding data.
Hold onto your (mobile) wallets: Mobile payments raise security concerns
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Mobile payment data breaches are high on the list of concerns for cybersecurity experts, with a survey revealing 87% expect an increase in breaches.
Gartner urges investment in 'risk principles' for heightened security
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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analyst report
Companies must change their approach to IT risk and cyber security Gartner says, with investment in three 'risk principles' required.
iPhone sales surge past 13 million in first weekend
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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apple
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apple iphone
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technology gifts
Sales of Apple's new iPhone models are breaking records according to Apple, which says it sold 13 million new iPhones in the three days after launch.
First tranche of federal government hardware suppliers named
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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apple
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notebook
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australian government
New whole-of-government hardware panel includes Mac1, OPC IT and Samsung in first tranche of preferred tenderers, more to follow.
Kiwi iPhone demand running high as 6s, 6s Plus break records
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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apple
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apple iphone
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yoobee
Apple says its new iPhone models are smashing global records - and they're in hot demand in New Zealand too, with demand outstripping supply.
Vocus-M2 merger last of the big telco consolidations?
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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apple
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apple m2 chip
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m&a
Ovum has dubbed the proposed merger of Vocus and M2 as 'a welcome addition of scale for both companies', noting we are now in 'consolidation endgame'.
Dell targets campus networking and data centre with new lineup
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Dell expands its networking portfolio to address growing complexities in campus networking and 'skyrocketing' bandwidth demands in the data centre.
Need for speed: NZ pulls ahead of Australia in internet speeds
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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uc
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akamai
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broadband
New Zealand's average internet connection speeds are slowly inching their way upwards, while our broadband penetration has also taken a leap forward.
Vocus and M2 to merge as $3b ANZ telco giant
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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apple
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apple m2 chip
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vocus group
Vocus and M2 plan to merge creating a $3 billion telco with capabilities 'relevant to every individual, corporate and government entity' in ANZ.
Tale of two markets for integrated platforms and infrastructure
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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integrated infrastructure and platforms market
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analyst report
A tale of two markets is playing out between integrated platforms and integrated infrastructure systems, as one market booms and the other contracts.
Why the software defined data centre may not be right for you
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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devops
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apm
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software development
Gartner is urging IT managers to get ready for the software defined data centre, but cautions that it isn't the right option for everyone now.
The software defined data centre may not be right for your customer
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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devops
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hyperscale
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dc
Gartner says the future of data centres lies in software defined data centre, but is cautioning that it isn't the right option for everyone now.
Westcon launches Cisco-dedicated Comstor brand locally
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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comstor
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westcon-comstor
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distributors
Westcon has launched its Cisco-dedicated Comstor distribution brand in Australia, offering resellers streamlined operations and the chance for growth.