Stories by Staff - Page 69
Watch out... growing security vendor reports record financials
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies sets new company record with its financial results for Q4 2013, driven by the October launch of WatchGuard Dimension.
Leading architect 'Lync'd' to mystery Unified Comms start-up
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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uc
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ucfx
HP's Scott Maynard, a Microsoft Lync expert, is now reportedly tied to the rising Unified Comms start-up UCFX, stirring market intrigue.
Improve cloud security... sack Senior Managers
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Survey reveals senior managers as major threats to cloud security, sparking calls for a drastic reshuffle at the top for better compliance.
Sun not yet set on Microsoft's Windows XP support threat
Sat, 18th Jan 2014
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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windows
Microsoft has extended support for Windows XP until July, but has stressed that it is not a supported operating system.
Creative Cloud upgrade adds another dimension to 3D Adobe
Sat, 18th Jan 2014
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martech
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apple
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3d printing
Adobe has unveiled new 3D printing capabilities in Adobe Photoshop CC in a bid to become the go-to tool for anyone who wants to print a 3D model.
Facebook joins the trend, adds trending
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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facebook
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social networking
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mobile
Facebook launches Trending, a feature spotlighting popular conversations to help users discover engaging content, now rolling out on the web.
Telcos must embrace The Cloud...
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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managed services
The realisation that OTT operators had the smarter, more nimble business model was already a hot issue by 2007.
Why booth babes don't work…
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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ict
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sales
Booth babes, a relic of old marketing practices, weaken lead conversion efforts, argues Spencer Chen in TechCrunch. Are they truly bad for business?.
Apple e-wallet patent paves way for i-Wallet innovation...
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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payment technologies
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apple
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apple iphone
iPhone users could soon be paying for coffees via their smartphones following news Cupertino has issued a patent application for an e-wallet system.
Brick-and-mortar retailers at risk as shoppers become smarter...
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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analyst report
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technology gifts
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retail
Smartphones pose a serious risk to traditional retailers as the world becomes more reliant on mobile devices, says mobile research giant IDC.
Telecom warns Kiwis over Yahoo Xtra spam attacks
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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uc
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cybersecurity
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yahoo
Telecom Retail CEO Chris Quin is today warning Yahoo Xtra customers about a spam email circulating around some Yahoo Xtra email accounts.
Distribution Central claims Riverbed Partner of the Year award
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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distribution central
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riverbed
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distributors
Distribution Central wins Riverbed Partner of the Year 2013 for APJ region, marking a third year of accolades in tech partnerships.
Vodafone stung with $270k refund over dodgy broadband ad
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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uc
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commerce commission
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broadband
Vodafone NZ has settled with Commerce Commission, after customers were not informed of terms and received charges for Broadband Lite service.
WhiteGold boost as Nutanix raises US$101m
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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converged infrastructure
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whitegold
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nutanix
Nutanix raises a groundbreaking US$101m, propelling WhiteGold and the future of data center solutions to new heights in global markets.
Kiwis beware… of Inland Revenue email scare
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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cybersecurity
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government
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ird
Inland Revenue warns New Zealanders about malicious emails posing as tax department, highlights potential identity theft risk.
How much would you pay for privacy?
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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cybersecurity
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facebook
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snap
Social networks are facing accusations of mishandling user data. It's time to give control back to consumers. @Gartner_inc.
Why security networks need to grow up...
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Cybersecurity must evolve, demanding more skilled human intervention and a shift away from outdated models to combat advanced threats, says expert.
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.
Former Symantec VP wins Arbor Networks presidency race
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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ddos
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symantec
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arbor networks
Arbor Networks appoints Matthew Moynahan as president, replacing Colin Doherty. Moynahan has previously held various executive positions.
Google internship underway for Waikato student
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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google
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google search
University of Waikato student Boris Pfahringer is embracing Googlism as he begins an internship with web-giant Google in New York City.