Stories by Sam - Page 34
Recommended rating for Palo Alto Networks next gen firewall
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The company who identify as the next-generation in security, have just announced that its next-generation firewall has earned a recommended rating.
2degrees founding father sells all shares
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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uc
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shares
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vodafone
2degrees mobile telecom pioneer Tex Edwards exits, selling his stake after shaping the company into a formidable NZ market player.
Gotta catch 'em all - Pokémon Go now available on iOS and Android
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pokemon
If you've ever fancied a snooze with Snorlax or a cuddle with Pikachu, Pokémon Go is here to get you a step or two closer to making it a reality.
Avast acquires AVG for $1.3billion
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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software development
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avg technologies
Avast Software has just announced its acquisition of fellow industry pioneer, security provider and long time rival AVG Technologies.
What's driving enterprise use and purchase of SD-WAN?
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
IDC study finds consistent security, price, and reduced complexity to drive enterprise adoption of SD-WAN. Revenues predicted to reach $6bn by 2020.
Smartphones forecast to bring Samsung best earnings in 2 years
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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digital signage
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displays
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samsung
The S7 was released in March of this year, which in turn likely helped lift the tech giants profits substantially for the second quarter.
Locked up: Thieving Telstra exec sentenced
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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uc
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telstra
A Telstra exec's career ends behind bars after pilfering £250k in devices for resale and gifts, facing parole after 18 months served.
Xero + Microsoft combine powers to deliver powerful business insights
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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apm
Xero and Microsoft's merger ushers in key data insights, transforming SMEs with enterprise-level analytics straight from the cloud.
VMob reveal name change for growth in U.S. market
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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vmob
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nzx
New Zealand tech company VMob Group Ltd plans to change name to Plexure Group Ltd to accommodate growing US connections.
Keith Watson to leave Hewlett Packard Enterprise after 12 years at helm
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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hp
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linkedin
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hpe
Keith Watson to leave Hewlett Packard Enterprise at end of year. Watson thanks colleagues and hints at future plans.
STULZ acquires TSI to deliver modular data center solutions
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
The joint venture will enable the two companies to work closely together to deliver unique modular data center solutions on a global scale.
Just launched: ShareBase by Hyland
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
ShareBase, a cloud-based enterprise file sync and share application has officially hit the shores of Australia and New Zealand.
Reckon ups accounting ante with strategic match up
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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reckon
Reckon has partnered with OzForex to offer customers better-than-bank rates on international payments and 24/7 customer service.
Adobe paving the way for electronic signature security
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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martech
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cloud services
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adobe
Adobe has just announced the Cloud Signature Consortium, a group that's comprised of leading industry and academic organisations.
MYOB IT challenge - Victoria University #1
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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biometrics
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fintech
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financial systems
Victoria University clinches victory with innovative HR tech at NZ's MYOB IT Challenge, redefining employee data management and security.
Pullman cloud high at Sydney Airport
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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uc
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cloud services
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alcatel-lucent
The Pullman Sydney Airport hotel has deployed a cloud-based collaboration solution, reducing costs and improving guest services.
Commerce commission to investigate Spark
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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uc
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commerce commission
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spark
The Commerce Commission has recently confirmed it will investigate whether Spark's resale voice services should be deregulated.
On-demand cloud services at your fingertips
Fri, 1st Jul 2016
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cloud services
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juniper networks
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modernisation
Juniper has announced the launch of Cloud-Enabled branch, a new solution to help enterprises create and manage branch office networking services.
Cloud IT revenue skyrockets in first quarter 2016
Fri, 1st Jul 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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public cloud
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cloud services
Worldwide cloud IT infrastructure revenue has grown 3.9% to 6.6 billion on slowed demand from public cloud in the first quarter of 2016.
NZ schools our windows to the future
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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microsoft
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notebook
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new era it
What does the school of the future look like? That's the question that New Era and Microsoft New Zealand posed to students and teachers.