Cloud Services stories - Page 500
Over the last decade the IT world has seen a mass transition from in-house computer assets to everything-as-a-service in the cloud, with hardware, platform and services now all commonly cloud-resident. Ideally positioned to support distributed working and working from home, most major players are currently moving or planning to move more than half of their operations to the cloud. The current direction of travel is to multi-cloud deployment, seen as providing greater flexibility, specialisation and security.
The main bumps in the road have shown up in skills shortages reported by many organisations, complexity leading to misconfiguration and the need to operate and integrate multiple security dashboards. Consequently, third-party cloud security providers are a hot growth area.

Services Ontrack for Kroll
Tue, 1st May 2012
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<strong>Best known locally for its data recovery software, Kroll Ontrack is looking to spread its wings and offer services via a New Zealand partner.

Spam shrinks as scammers go social
Tue, 1st May 2012
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Spam declines by 32%, but cyberattacks surge as scammers exploit social networks and mobile phones, says Symantec's 2011 report.

Online marketing tripping up SMEs
Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
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martech
Tactix warns Kiwi SMEs are squandering marketing budgets on poorly planned online campaigns, emphasising the urgent need for better-aligned strategies.

Virtualisation: Find the right application profile
Fri, 20th Apr 2012
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Businesses are optimising through virtualisation but must scrutinise application profiles for success, says Veeam's Don Williams.

Google to launch iCloud challenge next week
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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storage
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google
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cloud services
Leaked info suggests Google Drive will offer 5GB of space for free; so will it work with Apple operating systems?.

Google fined for side-stepping FCC
Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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data privacy
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google
Google fined £19k by FCC for not cooperating in a privacy breach probe linked to Street View data collection, despite its £38bn cash reserve.

HP kicks off 'converged cloud'
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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iaas
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cloud services
Best of both worlds as new offering combines private, managed and public clouds with traditional IT solutions.

Sourcefire on the prowl
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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firewalls
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it training
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network security
Sourcefire is seeking a New Zealand distributor to capitalise on heightened security awareness, as it reports a 40% revenue surge to USD $53.2 million in Q4.

PM ignored Huawei concerns: Labour
Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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government
Labour criticises PM Key for dismissing 2010 security warnings about Huawei's involvement in New Zealand's Ultra Fast Broadband initiative.

Connector Systems expands in Australia
Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
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network infrastructure
NZ's Connector Systems acquires Melbourne's Techplus Distribution, signalling expansion and enhanced offerings in the IT sector.

Sourcefire on prowi
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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network security
Security provider Sourcefire is on the prowl for a New Zealand distributor as the company looks to capitalise on increasing awareness of the need for security.

Virtual-to-cloud – and on to super network
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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healthtech
Prepare to meet the super network says James Owens, Extreme Networks regional director, Australia and New Zealand.

Data centre demands impact everything IT - feature
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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iaas
Data centre evolution is reshaping IT, pushing firms to weigh virtualisation and cloud options amid rising complexity and costs.

Next-Gen WAN Optimisation
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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private cloud
Cloud computing is driving IT evolution, but WAN optimisation leader Blue Coat is ensuring high performance and user experience across all application types.

Don’t forget virtualisation
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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unisys
Harnessing virtualisation technologies delivers the benefits of being ‘cloud-like’ by evolving existing IT infrastructure into a more robust system.

Virtualisation: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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New Zealand's rapid embrace of virtualisation has transformed IT landscapes, paving the way for the rise of the cloud and future user-centric computing.

No silver bullet: Managing ‘Big Data'
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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data analytics
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martech
Businesses grapple with 'Big Data' - seeking strategies beyond a one-size-fits-all solution to manage vast, varied data insights and ensure longevity.

Tauranga aims for total CBD wi-fi coverage
Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Tauranga set to offer full CBD wi-fi coverage in a bold move by EOL and Downtown Tauranga, providing free internet city-wide.

Get social and build your brand
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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websites
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branding
Building a brand is crucial for small businesses. Discover how personal branding and the right tools can elevate your service or product.

Trade Me database guru to head Wellington SQL Server group
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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cloud services
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trade me
Trade Me's database lead, David Curlewis, now helms Wellington's SQL Server group, advocating for nationwide collaboration and skill-sharing.