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Exclusive: New Kiwi team, new training as Veeam ramps up local investment
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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Veeam is recruiting its first in-country NZ field marketing manager as the company looks to deepen its relationships with the local channel.
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Ransomware on the rise in Aus and NZ, ESET says
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware on Joomla domains is a growing security threat, warns ESET, as the firm reports a rise in attacks in Australia and New Zealand.
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Cyclone causes 'significant' damage to Vodafone infrastructure
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Vodafone cell sites in Fiji damaged by Cyclone Winston, resulting in reduced network coverage, says telecoms firm.
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Old malware foe active in Aus and NZ
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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spam
Bayrob displays a message suggesting the user the downloaded file is incompatible with the system, while it is actually already releasing a Trojan.
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KotahiNet: NZ’s first commercial Internet of Things platform
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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commerce
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sotw
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startups
KotahiNet aims to build New Zealand's first commercial platform for the Internet of Things, disrupting daily life.
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Commvault and Revera bring new cloud data protection offering to NZ
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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government
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commvault
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revera
Commvault partners with Revera to offer New Zealand organisations a local cloud storage target for backup and archiving.
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NZers 'chomping at the bit' for faster broadband
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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uc
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government
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telco
Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) connections are up 135% around the country, according to latest figures regarding the Government’s UFB programme.
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'Wrapped for Pride!' ANZ shows support for upcoming Pride Festival
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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affinity
ANZ New Zealand transforms its Ponsonby branch into a pride-themed art installation to celebrate the Auckland Pride Festival.
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Icehouse scholarship winners announced
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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The Icehouse announces scholarship recipients for its Owner Manager Programme, offering up to 25% off the cost of the programme.
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JB Hi-Fi Kiwi sales, profit up
Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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retailers
JB Hi-Fi's fortunes are in sharp contrast to its competitor Dick Smith, with sales and profit up for JB Hi-Fi's New Zealand business.
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Wellington supercomputing conference aims to ignite innovation
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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hpc
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cloud services
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it industry
This month will see some of the most recognised authorities in computing converging in Wellington for the 5th Multicore World event.
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Channel focus with new regional MD for Check Point Software
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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cloud services
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ibm
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De Laine is tasked with driving Check Point Software’s business forward across the region, as well as supporting the company’s channel network.
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Auckland a key location for NZ's burgeoning tech sector
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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software development
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Innovation in the Auckland technology sector is driving IT job growth and making the city a prime location for start-ups and IT professionals.
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Are Kiwi businesses ready for remote working?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
Over 40% of Kiwi professionals work remotely, but companies face hurdles due to poor planning, says expert Annette Dow.
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Empired faces second round of ASX questions
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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empired
Empired has faced a fresh round of questioning from the ASX over the timing of its latest trading update following recent trading activity.
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Netflix goes bye-bye
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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digital entertainment
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licensing
Netflix cracks down on users accessing overseas programming via VPNs and proxies, upsetting Kiwi and Australian subscribers.
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Eaton snaps up Schneider Electric exec to drive ANZ power business
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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industrial
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Eaton has snapped up long-time Schneider Electric manager John Atherton as it seeks to increase its local presence for power quality solutions.
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Are NZ's policy makers hampering global innovation?
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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productivity
A report from ITIF ranks New Zealand 28th in global innovation support, urging policy makers to adopt ‘win-win’ policies that enhance global innovation.
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ESET ups local research power signing Kiwi to research team
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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ESET has added to its local research team, with New Zealand's Nick FitzGerald joining the vendor as a senior research fellow, focused on APAC threats.
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Xero NZ has a new managing director
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Anna Curzon steps in as Xero NZ's new MD, taking the helm to foster strategic ties and champion the small business sector.