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Organisations are severely lacking in cybersecurity maturity
EduTech

Organisations are severely lacking in cybersecurity maturity

Overall, organisations are displaying a lack of maturity and an over reliance on prevention when it comes to cybersecurity, according to EMC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
Thriving IoT market heads towards trillion dollar mark
Storage

Thriving IoT market heads towards trillion dollar mark

The IoT market's rapid growth is set to hit USD $1.7 trillion by 2020, driven by massive investments in devices, connectivity, and IT services, says IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
Cisco NZ sales creep up in 2014, sees gains on growing IT reliance
Cloud Services

Cisco NZ sales creep up in 2014, sees gains on growing IT reliance

Cisco's broad suite of products meant it was well placed to meet rising demand from a growing reliance on web based services.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015
Andrew Moss of Atlas Gentech talks distribution and Huawei solutions deal
Cloud Services

Andrew Moss of Atlas Gentech talks distribution and Huawei solutions deal

From law to security to Huawei Enterprise – Andrew Moss has traversed an interesting path to his current position.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2014
“Kiss old connectors goodbye” with new Keyssa technology
Cloud Services

“Kiss old connectors goodbye” with new Keyssa technology

With Kiss Connectivity technology, devices only have to be in close proximity and video and data can be transferred at rates of up to 6Gbits per second.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014
Could the next election be hacked?
Unified Communications

Could the next election be hacked?

This year's election has been and gone, however the debate over New Zealand's cyber security and surveillance is still a hot topic.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
Pentech: Where people matter...
Data Analytics

Pentech: Where people matter...

Pentech redefines tech service with a people-centric approach, thriving on deep relationships and swift, tailored solutions in Wellington.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2014
Staff web usage: To filter, or not to filter...
Phishing

Staff web usage: To filter, or not to filter...

SMEs face a constant dilemma: trust staff or monitor their web use. Web filtering can safeguard companies legally and financially, and boost MSP revenue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2014
CloudEthernet Forum to fight cloud fragmentation
Virtualisation

CloudEthernet Forum to fight cloud fragmentation

Every cloud provider has its own technologies, its own buzzwords, its own APIs – and that's a challenge for enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2014
McAfee: Simple yet effective channel focus
Cloud Access Security Broker

McAfee: Simple yet effective channel focus

Being channel focussed in all that it does, partners can expect rapid response and generous rewards when they do business with McAfee.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2014
The cloud community faces industrial scale challenges...
Software-as-a-Service

The cloud community faces industrial scale challenges...

The cloud industry faces complex challenges requiring cross-discipline expertise. Collaboration via the CloudEthernet Forum is key, says President James Walker.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Creating digital healthcare reality with Canterbury DHB and HP
Unified Communications

Creating digital healthcare reality with Canterbury DHB and HP

Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) and HP are working together to explore innovations that can create a new reality for New Zealand healthcare.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 28th May 2015
NZ Super Fund suspends Milford's mandate as FMA probe continues
Cloud Services

NZ Super Fund suspends Milford's mandate as FMA probe continues

The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, tasked with managing the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has suspended its investment mandate with Milfo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
CORRECT: Carbon farmer sues MRP over $34.7 million in ETS credits row
Cloud Services

CORRECT: Carbon farmer sues MRP over $34.7 million in ETS credits row

New Zealand Carbon Farming, the country's largest supplier of post-1989 bulk carbon credits, is suing Mighty River Power for $34.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
NZ divided over the great online voting debate...
EduTech

NZ divided over the great online voting debate...

The NetHui conference saw heated debate over online voting in NZ, balancing democratic advances with security fears. Youth surveys show high support.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2014
Kiwi suppliers set to benefit following Christchurch win in Southeast Asia
Cloud Services

Kiwi suppliers set to benefit following Christchurch win in Southeast Asia

Tait Communications wins contract to upgrade Vietnam Traffic Police radio network with digital trunked system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2014
NZ Business Number: FAQs
Firewalls

NZ Business Number: FAQs

Following the formal launch of the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) this week, the government has offered a run down of top tips and advice for companies.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2014
Govt considers NZ data use of the future
Data Privacy

Govt considers NZ data use of the future

The Government establishes the New Zealand Data Futures Forum to guide future data use in public services, chaired by ex-Treasury Secretary John Whitehead.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2014