Stories by Staff - Page 27
Backup or replication? Why you actually need both
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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cloud services
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archiving
If you already have a backup solution, that’s great news. However, restoring from backups is never instantaneous.
iOS app review: Astropad. Free to try, $US49.99 after that
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Transform your iPad into a designer's canvas with Astropad – a seamless bridge to Mac creativity. Free trial, then £35.
A year of transformation says Microsoft NZ's boss
Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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microsoft
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windows
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collaboration
Microsoft New Zealand boss Paul Muckleston outlines the company's vision and what it means for New Zealand businesses.
Thinking Lync? Think hybrid
Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Dean Hodgson of Zeacom champions hybrid contact centre solutions as the best fit for business adaptability and efficiency.
Talent crucial in cloud-first, mobile-first world
Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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uc
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cloud services
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cisco
The days of having engineers sell systems to customers because they own the technology are over says Dave Wilson, Cisco.
Channel should focus on threat vectors, not threats
Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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uc
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firewalls
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ddos
It’s not about the threats, it’s about the threat vectors, Mike Romans, Barracuda Networks ANZ country manager says. He highlights some key trends.
Microsoft NZ explains the Windows 10 future
Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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microsoft
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windows
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retailers
With Windows 10 just around the corner, Microsoft’s Warwick Grey outlines some of the key benefits of the new operating system.
Channel players need to protect Kiwi businesses
Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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cybersecurity
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email
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websense
NZ firms face rising cyber threats; experts urge channel players to boost email security and intelligence to safeguard businesses.
Replacing Microsoft’s TMG brings opportunities for NZ resellers
Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
NZ resellers eye growth as Microsoft's TMG support ends, heralding marketplace shake-up and advanced security sales.
Resellers: Fresh conversations about cybersecurity
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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cybersecurity
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mobility
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check point software
Hamish Sopher, Check Point New Zealand country manager, offers some thoughts on fresh conversations to have with your customers about cybersecurity.
Three ways security vendors should support the channel
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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cybersecurity
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rsa security
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partners
Selling security requires vendor support. Michael Lee, RSA security evangelist, outlines what to look for in security vendor's partner programmes.
Symantec: Targeted attacks rife, unified protection to the rescue
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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endpoint protection
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breach prevention
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edr
Small and medium businesses are being increasingly targeted by attackers, with 61% of all attacks in 2013 aimed at them.
Film review: Fifty Shades of Great?
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Not quite. My first thoughts when embarking on a cinema experience with Fifty Shades of Grey were that it would be Fifty shades of crap.
iOS app review: Superhero Workout (Six to Start)
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Superhero Workout app aims to make exercising fun by using gamification and a seven-minute routine, but does it work?.
An in-depth Look at the New iPhone 6
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's new iPhone 6 range hits the market: sleeker, faster and already adored worldwide. Let's delve into the hype and user reactions.
Unlock the cloud, with no term contracts
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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cloud services
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webvisions
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iconz
Cloud computing offers processing power that is scale-able and flexible, allowing organisations to vary their needs. However, the majority of NZ-based.
Metro cloud: growing opportunity for high speed data centre interconnect
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
New metro cloud market set to revolutionize data centre interconnects, promising high-speed, low-latency services for SMEs.
Why the future for MSPs lies in perpetual value
Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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partner programmes
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maxfocus
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managed services
MSPs must focus on operational discipline, understand customer needs, and adapt to market changes to provide perpetual value, study shows.
Taking VoIP a step further
Tue, 30th Dec 2014
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uc
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voip
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2talk
2talk's Julian Rivers-Smith reveals how resellers can revolutionise telecoms by offering customers bespoke, white-label VoIP services.
Improve productivity with BYOD
Tue, 30th Dec 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Access versus security - it shouldn’t be a trade-off, says Fortinet’s Scott Cowen. He offers some security tips for the mobile workforce.