Managed IT stories
Efex strengthens cyber services with Datcom buy amid expansion
3 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
Efex has acquired Australian cybersecurity firm Datcom to boost its managed IT services amid rising cyber threats and over 500 breach reports in six months.
Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.
Softsource vBridge marks 20th year with Nelson expansion
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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hybrid cloud
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ai
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cybersecurity
Softsource vBridge marks its 20th anniversary with a significant expansion, opening new offices in Nelson and adding over a dozen local hires.
Kordia CEO Shaun Rendell steps down for health reasons
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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uc
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cybersecurity
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kordia
Shaun Rendell resigns as CEO of New Zealand's leading telecom and broadcast org, Kordia, citing health concerns; tenure marked by expansion into cyber security and cloud services.
MSPs are waiting – so why is it so hard to ask for help
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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network management
Despite the known benefits of seeking aid from MSPs, many in IT remain reluctant due to fears of vulnerability, independence, loss of control, and rejection.
Pure Storage aids 5G Networks in trailblazing data centre consolidation
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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storage
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uc
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power / energy
In a leap for environmental sustainability and service enhancement, Pure Storage aids 5G Networks in successfully consolidating data centres.
11:11 and SteelDome improve on-premises data storage and protection
Mon, 17th Apr 2023
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paas
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iaas
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managed it
The fully managed service is designed for organisations in need of secure, scalable and cost-efficient storage of their unstructured, on-premises data.
Kordia acquires Auckland-based managed IT firm Base2
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
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microsoft
Kordia Group CEO Shaun Rendell says it's a natural progression of the company’s services as IT and telecommunications converge.
Technology distribution is changing - so where do channel partners stand?
Thu, 12th May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
New technologies don't mean the end for channel partners - distributions can still add value, says CompTIA director.
What to consider before stepping onto the managed hybrid IT path
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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hybrid cloud
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centurylink
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managed it
Businesses are outsourcing elements of their tech infrastructure, according to CenturyLink, making managed hybrid IT the architecture of choice.
Zebra adds support and managed service offerings
Thu, 25th Jun 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Zebra Technologies launches support services and new managed service to enable partners to grow revenue and deepen relationships with customers.
Key benefits of managed hybrid IT
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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partner programmes
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managed services
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centurylink
When an organisation partners with the right managed hybrid IT solutions provider, they reap the benefits of a tailored solution, says CenturyLink.
Dimension Data completes Genesis transition
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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dimension data
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gen-i
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managed it
Dimension Data successfully takes over as IT provider for Genesis Energy, promising improved service and stronger customer relations.