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Huawei and partners accelerate digital transformation with cloud
Partner Programmes

Huawei and partners accelerate digital transformation with cloud

Huawei and Accenture highlighted the success of their alliance agreement and spoke about their future goals at Huawei Connect 2016.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
PHOTO GALLERY: Hundreds of vendors exhibit their solutions at Huawei Connect 2016
Huawei

PHOTO GALLERY: Hundreds of vendors exhibit their solutions at Huawei Connect 2016

Vendors gathered to present their products and services to the 20,000 participants with many advanced and innovative solutions on display.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
Huawei's cloud strategy fully aired for the first time at Connect 2016
Wireless Networks

Huawei's cloud strategy fully aired for the first time at Connect 2016

​At Huawei Connect 2016 in Shanghai, the company has presented a comprehensive look into their cloud strategy for the first time ever.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2016
Huawei assures better view from the cloud but more ICT emphasis needed
Cloud Services

Huawei assures better view from the cloud but more ICT emphasis needed

This event is the largest gathering in Huawei's history, boasting over 20,000 participants - here are some insights from Huawei's rotating CEO.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016
PHOTO GALLERY: Huawei Connect 2016 - Exclusive opening
Huawei

PHOTO GALLERY: Huawei Connect 2016 - Exclusive opening

Tech titan Huawei dazzles at the Shanghai exclusive, kick-starting a transformative Huawei Connect 2016 with cloud revolutions.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016
Explosive uptake of Cradlepoint solutions as APAC investment increases
Disaster Recovery

Explosive uptake of Cradlepoint solutions as APAC investment increases

Cradlepoint's APAC surge, with a focus on customer-led teams, mirrors North American success as demand for LTE solutions grows.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Stand out from the crowd: What prospects look for when selecting a MSSP
Firewalls

Stand out from the crowd: What prospects look for when selecting a MSSP

Ingram Micro's Fortinet Senior Business Manager Andrew Khan tells it like it is from a customer's perspective.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016
Lincoln University announces major overhaul of their network
Network Infrastructure

Lincoln University announces major overhaul of their network

At an open day today on campus in Christchurch, Lincoln University presented a major overhaul of its campus network.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016
Nearly half of AU organisations not equipped for malicious insiders
Cybersecurity

Nearly half of AU organisations not equipped for malicious insiders

​Mimecast Limited recently released new data that reveals the majority of organisations believe they are their own worst enemy.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016
YOU'RE INVITED: 2016 Canterbury Tech Summit – set to be a sell-out
EduTech

YOU'RE INVITED: 2016 Canterbury Tech Summit – set to be a sell-out

This fresh and unique conference is filled to the brim with insightful presentations, leading innovations and inspirational content.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016
Intel debuts silicon photonics – the next BIG thing in data centers
Microsoft

Intel debuts silicon photonics – the next BIG thing in data centers

Intel has announced that it has developed silicon photonics technology which will replace data center copper wires.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016
YOU'RE INVITED: AgileNZ Conference 2016 – Delivering Digital
DevOps

YOU'RE INVITED: AgileNZ Conference 2016 – Delivering Digital

Delegates will discover how Agile is developing to deliver innovation and quality digital services at speed to customers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

YOU'RE INVITED - DataCenter conference to hit Singapore mid Sept
Smart Cities

YOU'RE INVITED - DataCenter conference to hit Singapore mid Sept

South-East Asia's most anticipated data center and cloud infrastructure event is fast approaching, providing invaluable insights into new technology.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016
YOU'RE INVITED: Enable 2016 – your guide to digital transformation
Digital Transformation

YOU'RE INVITED: Enable 2016 – your guide to digital transformation

​Digital transformation. It's certainly a hot phrase at the moment, and for good reason. Businesses that don't embrace it risk being left behind.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016
Identifying your network security threats with Fortinet's Cyber Threat Assessment Program
Firewalls

Identifying your network security threats with Fortinet's Cyber Threat Assessment Program

Fortinet's no-charge, no-obligation Cyber Threat Assessment Program will help you identify gaps in your network security defenses.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Network security is a 24/7 exercise - How can you best protect your clients?
Firewalls

Network security is a 24/7 exercise - How can you best protect your clients?

​​Network security is a non-stop exercise. After all, hackers & cyber-criminals wreak their havoc from all corners of the globe in all 24 time zones.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
The network security skills shortage: Lack of trained professionals is a welcome mat for cybercriminals
Firewalls

The network security skills shortage: Lack of trained professionals is a welcome mat for cybercriminals

Ingram Micro's Fortinet training will help you build in-house network security expertise, upskill your team and retain key staff.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
Your school's Internet security policy: Blueprint to protect your students, staff and network
Unified Communications

Your school's Internet security policy: Blueprint to protect your students, staff and network

Defining the rules is the first step in securing your school's network. Ingram Micro's Andrew Khan explains what you need to know.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016