New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 96
Ramping up NZ’s response to serious cyber threat
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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government
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cyber attacks
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meti
Significant New Zealand organisations are being subjected to serious cyber-attacks on a daily basis - our national response is about to be ramped up.
Two Kiwis recognised for cyber resilience work on global stage
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk management
Marsh brokers become first New Zealanders to receive cyber resilience accreditation from AXELOS. #cybersecurity.
Dick Smith: Fall of a giant
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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sales
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market
Everyone knows Dick Smith Electronics. So where did it go so wrong? We look back at the company from its early successes to eventual decline.
Breaking: Dick Smith stores to close; 3000 jobs gone
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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dick smith
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retail
Dick Smith is to close all its stores across Australia and New Zealand after failing to receive any acceptable offers for the business.
Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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microsoft
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accelerator
The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.
New Zealand teachers are super satisfied with their jobs, study finds
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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edutech
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learning
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research new zealand
The research shows 89% of New Zealand’s Year 7-10 teachers think the advantages of the job clearly outweigh the disadvantages.
Emerson snaps up Distribution Central NZ boss for channel role
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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ibm
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distribution central
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acer
Emerson Network Power has snapped up Distribution Central NZ country manager Stewart Williams as its first New Zealand channel manager.
Exclusive: New Kiwi team, new training as Veeam ramps up local investment
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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virtualisation
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it training
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veeam
Veeam is recruiting its first in-country NZ field marketing manager as the company looks to deepen its relationships with the local channel.
Ransomware on the rise in Aus and NZ, ESET says
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware on Joomla domains is a growing security threat, warns ESET, as the firm reports a rise in attacks in Australia and New Zealand.
Cyclone causes 'significant' damage to Vodafone infrastructure
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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uc
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telco
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vodafone
Vodafone cell sites in Fiji damaged by Cyclone Winston, resulting in reduced network coverage, says telecoms firm.
Old malware foe active in Aus and NZ
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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spam
Bayrob displays a message suggesting the user the downloaded file is incompatible with the system, while it is actually already releasing a Trojan.
KotahiNet: NZ’s first commercial Internet of Things platform
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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commerce
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sotw
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startups
KotahiNet aims to build New Zealand's first commercial platform for the Internet of Things, disrupting daily life.
Commvault and Revera bring new cloud data protection offering to NZ
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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government
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commvault
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revera
Commvault partners with Revera to offer New Zealand organisations a local cloud storage target for backup and archiving.
NZers 'chomping at the bit' for faster broadband
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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uc
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government
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telco
Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) connections are up 135% around the country, according to latest figures regarding the Government’s UFB programme.
'Wrapped for Pride!' ANZ shows support for upcoming Pride Festival
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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anz bank
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affinity
ANZ New Zealand transforms its Ponsonby branch into a pride-themed art installation to celebrate the Auckland Pride Festival.
Icehouse scholarship winners announced
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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icehouse
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founders
The Icehouse announces scholarship recipients for its Owner Manager Programme, offering up to 25% off the cost of the programme.
JB Hi-Fi Kiwi sales, profit up
Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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retail
JB Hi-Fi's fortunes are in sharp contrast to its competitor Dick Smith, with sales and profit up for JB Hi-Fi's New Zealand business.
Wellington supercomputing conference aims to ignite innovation
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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hpc
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cloud services
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it industry
This month will see some of the most recognised authorities in computing converging in Wellington for the 5th Multicore World event.
Channel focus with new regional MD for Check Point Software
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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cloud services
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ibm
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intel security
De Laine is tasked with driving Check Point Software’s business forward across the region, as well as supporting the company’s channel network.
Auckland a key location for NZ's burgeoning tech sector
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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software development
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jobs
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Innovation in the Auckland technology sector is driving IT job growth and making the city a prime location for start-ups and IT professionals.