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Cybercrime

Cisco and IBM team up in war on cybercrime

Mon, 5th Jun 2017
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Cisco and IBM are joining forces in a collaboration to fight cybercrime which extends beyond simpl sharing information, with new applications planned.
Money

Cirrus Networks eyes doubled revenue as founder Frank Richmond eyes a return to the UK

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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managed services
Cirrus Networks expects to double its revenue to $40+ million this year, with founder Frank Richmond stepping down from the day to day operations.
Blockchain

SAP serves up blockchain-as-a-service in the SAP cloud

Fri, 19th May 2017
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SAP is launching a 'blockchain-as-a-service', in a move it says will help businesses integrate blockchain into existing business processes.
Cogs

Real-time insight push as HPE extends offerings for SAP applications

Thu, 18th May 2017
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HPE has extended its solutions for SAP applications - from the digital core to the intelligent edge - as demand for real-time insight increases.
Virtual brain power

HPE unveils 160TB memory-driven computing 'Machine' built for big data

Wed, 17th May 2017
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HPE has unveiled the world's largest single-memory computer – all 160 terabytes of it - as it looks to create a new technology paradigm.
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Startup RedLock emerges from stealth with public cloud security offerings

Wed, 10th May 2017
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cloud security
Channel focused security startup RedLock has emerged from stealth with a platform which automates protection across multiple public cloud vendors.
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Hyperscale operators' booming growth fundamentally changing the tech vendor landscape

Tue, 9th May 2017
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synergy research
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research director
Hyperscale operators are snapping up increasing amounts of the fast growing cloud markets - and its changing the data center vendor landscape.
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AI, cybersecurity critical skills for IT professionals - but upskilling isn't easy

Tue, 9th May 2017
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IT professionals view AI as a critical skill moving forward according to a new report which also highlights the skills shortage impact on businesses.
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One Identity closes the circle with new partner program

Wed, 3rd May 2017
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IAM vendor One Identity has launched a new multi-tier partner program which it says increases the available financial incentives by four times.
Easy

Bumper growth for Amazon competitors no threat to AWS dominance

Mon, 1st May 2017
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public cloud
Microsoft, Google and IBM may have posted 80%-plus growth, but they're still a long way from challenging market leader AWS.
Updating

Ingram Micro cloud updates add raft of new revenue opportunities for resellers

Mon, 1st May 2017
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Ingram Micro's cloud platforms updates enable resellers to monetise digital and cloud business data, create IoT solutions and sell new ISV offerings.
Upgrade

Security, cloud spurring Windows 10 deployments; creating fastest OS adoption

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Security improvements and cloud capabilities are spurring Windows 10 deployments in enterprises, leading to the fastest OS upgrades seen says Gartner.
Security wall

NGFW market booms on back of advanced and dynamic threats

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Next gen firewalls with integrated security offerings are seeing mass adoption and offering strong growth opportunities according to Frost & Sullivan.
Copyright

Aussie reseller to pay nearly $1m in damages for Microsoft piracy

Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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software piracy
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partners
An Aussie reseller has been ordered to pay Microsoft nearly $1 million in damages for selling pirated software, with further cases likely.
Path to cloud

Equinix advances up AWS partner ranks with APN advanced status

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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public cloud
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dc
Equinix has been elevated up the AWS partner ranks, gaining advanced technology partner designation, with its AWS Direct Connect numbers soaring.
Popping illusion

The $3T opportunity that isn't: IoT opportunity 'dramatically over-inflated'

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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IoT market value will be measured in billions, not trillions, come 2025, Strategy Analytics says. But services still present a big opportunity.
Mas

Riverbed snaps up Xirrus, pushes orchestration to the edge

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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The consolidation of the wireless networking space is continuing, with Riverbed snapping up Xirrus to strengthen its SD-WAN offering.
Merger

Done deal: HPE completes Nimble acquisition

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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HPE's US$1 billion acquisition of Nimble Storage has completed, enabling the vendor to push further into the high-growth flash storage market.
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Former Deloitte consultant to head MSD privacy breach review

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A privacy breach at the Ministry of Social Development has lead to a review of the IT systems and governance of its project.
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New boss for HPE New Zealand as Colin Henderson takes top job

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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leadership
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sales
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Colin Henderson has been promoted to the top job at Hewlett Packard Enterprise New Zealand, following the departure of Keith Watson.