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Converging the Cloud
Risk & Compliance

Converging the Cloud

Organisations tackle data complexity and boost agility by pivoting to the cloud, navigating virtualisation and reimagining IT as a utility.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Top 10 tips for coping with disasters
Unified Communications

Top 10 tips for coping with disasters

Recent events have heightened the awareness of business continuity and disaster recovery planning for many New Zealand businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Challenges for the Instant-On Enterprise
Risk & Compliance

Challenges for the Instant-On Enterprise

As enterprises embrace instant connectivity, the rise in cybercrime heightens the need for robust security measures.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st May 2011
CIOs must take more steps to manage risk
Risk & Compliance

CIOs must take more steps to manage risk

Market dynamics will determine if cloud-enabled outsourcing will replace traditional outsourcing, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2011
Chaos happens - so transform those file transfer systems!
Unified Communications

Chaos happens - so transform those file transfer systems!

IT executives never consciously decide to create chaos and sub-optimisation in their file transfer environments. But chaos happens anyway, as systems evolve.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Mon, 31st Jan 2011
Data never sleeps
Risk & Compliance

Data never sleeps

In 'Wall Street' sequel, a brick phone epitomises tech evolution, highlighting the ongoing challenge of soaring data storage needs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010
Cloudy with a chance of thunder
DataCentre infrastructure

Cloudy with a chance of thunder

Security concerns are a significant barrier to cloud adoption, particularly for enterprises handling sensitive data. Ensuring robust cloud security is critical.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010
It's crunch time for DR
Disaster Recovery

It's crunch time for DR

As businesses grapple with disaster recovery planning, resellers have a golden opportunity to guide them towards tailored, effective strategies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010
We're watching you
Virtual Private Networks

We're watching you

A culture of corporate-wide awareness is a vital defence when it comes to fighting the troublesome grasp of social engineers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010
A secure state of affairs Social and
Risk & Compliance

A secure state of affairs Social and

Social and legal influences are driving greater use of, and demand for, data and application security products.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010
Transpower surges ahead with PMI's standards and credentials
Risk & Compliance

Transpower surges ahead with PMI's standards and credentials

Transpower, NZ's leading electricity provider, fuels project success with PMI standards, completing major works early and under budget.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2010
Streets ahead
Unified Communications

Streets ahead

Auckland's Traffic Operations Centre opens, revolutionising NZ's road network management with cutting-edge technology.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Delivering value & innovation
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Delivering value & innovation

We have seen that interest in infrastructure outsourcing heightens during times of economic pressure and this current financial cycle is no exception.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
Briscoes saves with SAP
Risk & Compliance

Briscoes saves with SAP

Briscoes and EziBuy fight against recession with SAP ERP, improving efficiency and forecasting better margins, per MD Rod Duke.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Endace returns home
Risk & Compliance

Endace returns home

Endace, a Kiwi network tech firm celebrated abroad, pivots home, eyeing NZ and Australia with innovative tech for an expanding local market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
Getting and offering sound financial advice
Risk & Compliance

Getting and offering sound financial advice

You'll have a couple of options yourself when you decide to offer leasing and financing options to your customers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
RSA appoints ANZ Business Manager
Risk & Compliance

RSA appoints ANZ Business Manager

Chad Alpert named as RSA Archer Business Manager for ANZ, tasked with elevating eGRC solutions as regional demand for risk management surges.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Sep 2010
PGG Wrightson shuns tape for disk
Converged Infrastructure

PGG Wrightson shuns tape for disk

PGG Wrightson has swapped tape backups for disk-to-disk, cutting backup time from 120 hours to 12, thanks to New Zealand's Revera, enhancing data protection.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2009