Blue Coat stories - Page 2
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Shadow data could cost organisations millions
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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The threat of shadow data in the enterprise is on the rise as cloud app usage surges, opening organisations to $1.9 million in potential losses.
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Blue Coat and Dimension Data team up: Target cloud web security space
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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data protection
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partner programmes
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dimension data
Blue Coat Systems partners with Dimension Data to deliver global managed cloud web security service to enterprise customers.
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New Zealand information security awards finalists named
Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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awards
The 2015 iSanz Awards finalists have been named with nominees including Aura Information, Vodafone and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
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Blue Coat strengthens cloud security play with Elastica acquisition
Wed, 11th Nov 2015
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Blue Coat Systems is acquiring cloud security company Elastica for US$280 million in a move designed to strenghten the security vendor’s cloud play.
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Blue Coat sounds alarm on escalating mobile malware
Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Blue Coat Systems has sounded the alarm for individual and organisations to strengthen mobile device defences after seeing an escalation in attacks.
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Blue Coat Systems to use artificial intel to combat malware
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Cyber security firm Cylance has teamed up with Blue Coat Systems in an effort to combat malware and advanced threats.
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Blue Coat forms endpoint security alliance
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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firewalls
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network security
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iot
Blue Coat unveils an endpoint alliance ecosystem, allowing intelligence from partner endpoint solutions to be shared with the entire Blue Coat range.
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Blue Coat eyes up cloud security market with Perspecsys acquisition
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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partners
Blue Coat acquires enterprise cloud data protection vendor Perspecsys to grab a share of the exploding cloud security market.
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Blue Coat acquired for $2.4 billion
Wed, 27th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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blue coat
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m&a
Bain Capital, the private investment firm, has acquired Blue Coat from Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.4 billion.
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Employees ignoring cyber risks a growing trend
Wed, 20th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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retailers
There is a growing disconnect between employee awareness of cyber threats and their actions, with many workers engaging in risky behaviour.
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Blue Coat goes from one equity firm to another
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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blue coat
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acquire
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solar power
Blue Coat is being sold to private investment firm Bain Capital for US$2.4 billion, in preparation for a return to the public markets.
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New journey ahead for security vendors and resellers
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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soc
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Vendors and resellers alike are embarking on a new journey in security, according to newly appointed CISO for enterprise security vendor Blue Coat.
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Moving beyond fear with business assurance technology
Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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cybersecurity
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distributors
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westcon-comstor
Blue Coat leads the shift in security tech focus from fear to enabling full business potential with award-winning Business Assurance Tech.
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Westcon Unified Comms invite: 10 vendors... 1 message
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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virtualisation
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uc
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dr
Westcon's Unified Comms event in Auckland: 10 leading vendors unite to showcase latest technology solutions, with prizes and giveaways.
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Blue Coat and Check Point extend security partnership
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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cybersecurity
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blue coat
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check point software
Check Point to become primary provider and deliver frontline support for the Blue Coat X-Series in the network security firewall market.
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How Kordia and Blue Coat's partnership is working
Wed, 5th Sep 2012
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kordia
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blue coat
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partners
Kordia and Blue Coat redefine web security in Kiwi enterprises, blending advanced tech and cloud solutions for modern internet safety.
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Blue Coat targets IPv6 'shadow networks'
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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blue coat
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ipv6
New appliance OS introduces visibility and control for fledgling internet protocol increasingly used as a 'back door' to the enterprise.
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Next-Gen WAN Optimisation
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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saas
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virtualisation
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private cloud
Cloud computing is driving IT evolution, but WAN optimisation leader Blue Coat is ensuring high performance and user experience across all application types.
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Blue Coat unifies appliances and the cloud to combat 'malnets'
Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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personal computing devices
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byod
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Blue Coat launches a groundbreaking solution combining appliances and the cloud to battle elusive 'malnets', enhancing cyber protection.
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New WAN optimisation capability reduces video impact
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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martech
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blue coat
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adobe
Blue Coat enhances WAN optimisation, now scales encrypted Flash video, easing company network load, says ANZ MD Bruce Bennie.