Stories by Staff - Page 9
Software-Defined Networking gains ground as US$8 billion value nears
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Software-defined networking (SDN) continues to gain ground within the broader enterprise and cloud service provider markets for data centre networking.
Palo Alto Networks expands global distribution agreement with Westcon Group
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks and Westcon Group expand their global distribution agreement to bring enterprise security platform to new markets.
'I bleed Microsoft'... Ballmer bows out of Redmond
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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software development
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microsoft
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cloud services
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has stepped down from the company's board, citing a busy post-retirement schedule.
Plan B: Improving your recovery capability
Tue, 19th Aug 2014
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dr
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cloud services
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forrester
Backup is only as good as its ability to be recovered. Plan B's Ian Forrester outlines how to ensure recovery.
Do Kiwi self-starters lack leadership skills?
Tue, 19th Aug 2014
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ict
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smb
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managing director
New survey reveals Kiwi entrepreneurs struggle with leadership, lacking key skills to share their vision and elevate their businesses.
Top 12: Most dangerous things threatening networks right now…
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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gfi software
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licensing
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passwords
From default passwords to missing patches, networks face constant threats that can easily be exploited, putting data at risk and causing potential disasters.
Brocade 'captures market momentum'... poaches Polycom ANZ MD
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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hybrid & remote work
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brocade
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wfh
Brocade hires Gary Denman from Polycom as senior director for Australia and New Zealand, focusing on software networking market growth.
Physical security as a competitive advantage
Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Simon Smith of Schneider Electric highlights how physical security in data centres not only protects data but also serves as a potent business edge.
VMob: Thinking outside of the Microsoft Azure box...
Mon, 11th Aug 2014
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public cloud
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iaas
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microsoft
VMob disrupts mobile marketing with its innovative use of Microsoft Azure, defying conventional partner expectations and gaining global recognition.
What's the top cause for data restoration requests...?
Thu, 7th Aug 2014
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dr
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cloud services
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kroll ontrack
Requests for data restoration came from all departments. Why do these people need their email and documents back?.
Fortinet explains why secure Wi-Fi is no longer an oxymoron...
Thu, 7th Aug 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A security-centric infrastructure enables you to secure your Wi-Fi network with confidence, says Fortinet's Scott Cowan.
iDon't want to sue you… iDon't want to sue you either
Thu, 7th Aug 2014
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apple
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samsung
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technology gifts
Apple and Samsung end patent disputes outside of US, but continue high-profile copyright battle in joint statement.
The security experts' guide to the cloud...
Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
What do you get when you gather nine of the top IT thinkers to talk about cloud security? Professional advice and help with your cloud strategy.
Canterbury software start up bags $700k Japanese investment
Mon, 4th Aug 2014
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facebook
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instagram
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social media
Kiwi firm Shuttlerock secures a £700k Japanese deal, eyeing expansion with Opt, Japan's digital giant, enhancing their global digital marketing reach.
Govt's Digital Technologies review 'big news' for sector
Fri, 1st Aug 2014
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government
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iitp
The Government's new strategic plan for science and technology in schools has been praised by the Institute of IT Professionals.
Gartner: Beware of the Data Lake Fallacy...
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Gartner warns against the data lake hype, highlighting risks from lack of governance to security concerns in the information management sphere.
Adobe: Digital excellence 'closely linked' to revenue growth
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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martech
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adobe
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creative technologies
Marketers in Australia and New Zealand who deliver best practices are pulling further away from their competitors...
Satya Nadella... Cloud and Proud?
Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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microsoft
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cloud services
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nokia
Microsoft's cloud growth boosts earnings under CEO Nadella, with revenue of $23.38bn for quarter ending June 30.
CEOs take note... It's an Internet of Products too
Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
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iot
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tablets
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analyst report
The Internet of Things is a curious name for what happens when objects other than computers, start to become electronically networked.
WPC 2014 fuels a great State of Origin…
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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microsoft
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cloud services
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wpc
As Satya Nadella outlined his cloud-first vision for Microsoft and its partners at WPC 2014, somewhere in the crowd two Kiwis glanced at each other and smiled.