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Interview: Datto's 'phenomenal' channel growth puts business continuity in the limelight

Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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Datto ANZ regional director James Bergl talks about backup and disaster recovery, how channel partners help drive protection for customers.
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Intel Security looks to rally channel with 'edgier' McAfee brand

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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McAfee makes a comeback, post-Intel, debuting 'edgier' solutions to outwit rivals and redefine cybersecurity with new intelligence-sharing ethos.
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Voyager buys NZ's first internet provider

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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Voyager Internet acquires Actrix, adding 10,000 residential broadband customers to its base and revenues of $24m per year.
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Want to keep up with the digital era? How you can 'activate your data'

Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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Here is an expert look into how data has evolved from being something that needed babysitting to a critical strategic asset for business growth.
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Gartner Magic Quadrant recognises OpenText as 'leader' in ECM

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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Enterprise information management provider OpenText has been positioned as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Content Management.
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Motorola Solutions snaps up mobility solutions company Gridstone

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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Motorola acquires mobility solutions company Gridstone to develop customised apps, says Asia Pacific VP Iain Clarke.
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President Trump and Technology: Good or Bad? Here's what the experts say

Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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Donald Trump's victory in the US election could have significant implications for the technology industry, say analysts.
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Trend Micro ups its AI game to pre-empt 'silver bullet' startups

Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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Refreshed portfolio from the vendor looks to displace competitors and pre-empt start ups touting machine learning and artificial intelligence.
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Exclusive Autotask event speaks candidly about mergers & acquisitions

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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IT industry executives gathered at a low-key roundtable event at the Hilton Auckland yesterday to discover how Autotask is shaping the industry.
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Microsoft successfully adapts to the cloud business model

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Microsoft champions cloud stride, using AI to lift lifetime value, harnessing partnerships for full portfolio prowess.
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Symantec Partner Engage 2016: Regional partner award winners

Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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A highlight of the event was the Partner awards, which recognise the commitment and dedication of Symantec and Blue Coat partners - here's who won.
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Intel Security to return to the McAfee brand

Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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Intel Security rejuvenates as it embraces its McAfee heritage, heralding a strategic shift dedicated to cybersecurity. #McAfeeIsBack.
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SonicWall stands on its own two feet as new 'spinoff' from Dell acquisition

Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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Cybersecurity provider SonicWall is about to become its own independent company, following the restructure of Dell Software Group.
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Bigger is better: Symantec announces world's largest set of threat data

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Following their acquisition of Blue Coat just three months ago, Symantec recently announced the first positive spin-off.
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Symantec: Blue Coat acquisition a “work in progress”

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Symantec's Global Partner Sales vice president spoke at a media briefing about what their acquisition of Blue Coat will mean for partners.
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Acquisitions, portfolio expansion and data center investments drive Cloud-as-a-Service revenue

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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Cloud-as-a-Service revenue is increasing thanks to acquisitions, portfolio expansion, and data center investments, says TBR report.
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Commerce Commission 'not convinced' Sky-Vodafone merger is all it claims to be

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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The next blow for Vodafone and Sky's proposed merger has been built, with the Commerce Commission today announcing that it's not convinced the merger.
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JB Hi-Fi sales up; new chief executive takes over reins

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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JB Hi-Fi's sales continue to climb as it heads into the Christmas period with new products, technologies and stores on the cards.
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Qualcomm spends up large, nets NXP Semiconductors for $47 billion

Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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Semiconductor manufacturer NXP will now become part of the global giant Qualcomm, after the acquisition was unanimously approved by company boards.
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The role of IBM's secret Salesforce business

Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Exploring IBM's clandestine powerhouse, Bluewolf, the specialist shaping global Salesforce implementations with unmatched cloud expertise.