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Best Practice stories - Page 89

Data compliance

How graph analytics can help with data compliance

Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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Businesses must ensure they comply with data regulations, according to Teradata, who says big data can transform operations.
Cloud

Fujitsu delivers Cloud Backup as a Service for hybrid IT

Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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Fujitsu launches Cloud Backup as a Service Rapid Recovery Appliance, providing faster, more secure data protection.
Data breach

Kiwi directors need to start talking about cyber security

Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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Directors are a prime target for cyber criminals, warns the Institute of Directors in New Zealand. Many still fail to take cyber security seriously.
Sports

Massey University staff to dissect sports management in the digital age

Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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Lecturer Ashleigh Thompson and associate professor Andy Martin will present research at the European Association of Sport Management conference.
Dell

Dell launches DDS, a new line of business

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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Dell has launched Datacenter Scalable Solutions to meet the needs of businesses just below 'top tier hyperscalers'.
Apple flaw

iOS vulnerability targets corporate data

Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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cybersecurity
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apps
Appthority has identified a critical iOS 'Quicksand' vulnerability that enables malicious apps to harvest enterprise credentials.
Android hack

Android security flaw found in 950 million devices

Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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cybersecurity
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technology gifts
A new security flaw known as Stagefright has been found in 95% of Android devices, allowing attackers to steal information from users.
Loud office

Manage noise disruptions with audio communication tools

Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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Together with Microsoft, Plantronics provides organisations communication tools that enable employees to work effectively, no matter the environment.
Gst

Government moves on GST threshold to help Kiwi retailers

Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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New Zealand retailers welcome proposal to lower threshold for GST on imported goods, aiming to compete fairly with foreign websites.
Future of business

Getting real about virtual centres of excellence

Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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data analytics
Firms are transitioning from elite analytics hubs to collaborative virtual centres of excellence, empowering broader decision-making and innovation.
Ryan ko

University of Waikato cyber security expert to be honoured

Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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Dr Ryan Ko of Univ. of Waikato gains international honour for his pioneering work and leadership in cyber security education.
G summit

Genesys G-Summit global event comes to New Zealand

Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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The Genesys global G-Summit event series is making its way to New Zealand, and will showcase this year's theme of 'Next-Generation CX'.
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Windows Server 2003 end of life: what it means for security

Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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Businesses need to be aware of the risks of running out-of-support platforms as Microsoft stops security updates Windows Server 2003.
Crm

Dynamics, ECM and Azure join Microsoft CSP line-up

Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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Microsoft's Cloud Solution Provider programme grows, adding Dynamics CRM to elevate cloud offerings alongside Azure and Office 365.
Monitoring

Hands-on Review: Intego Flextivity Mac monitoring tool

Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Intego's Flextivity offers a new way for Mac-based businesses to bolster productivity and cyber-security with a hands-on approach.
Eset side stepping

Are your staff side-stepping security protocols?

Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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ESET says employees are using apps, cloud services, software and devices that are outside the knowledge and control of the CIO and IT staff.
Reseller

Why VoIP resellers become service providers

Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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Being a provider allows full control of a business which can bring higher revenue, but at the same time, there are additional responsibility and risks.
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CipherCloud heads up cloud security open working group

Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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CipherCloud leads a group heralding the standardization of cloud data protection, boosting secure cloud adoption rates.
Ethernet

Spark's new Carrier Ethernet services globally recognised

Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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Spark New Zealand has released new high-speed Carrier Ethernet services, all of which have received MEF CE 2.0 Certification.
On the rise

Enterprise container adoption on the rise

Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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​Container adoption is likely to surge in the next few years, while concerns around security, certification and adequate skills linger.