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Over the last decade the IT world has seen a mass transition from in-house computer assets to everything-as-a-service in the cloud, with hardware, platform and services now all commonly cloud-resident. Ideally positioned to support distributed working and working from home, most major players are currently moving or planning to move more than half of their operations to the cloud. The current direction of travel is to multi-cloud deployment, seen as providing greater flexibility, specialisation and security. The main bumps in the road have shown up in skills shortages reported by many organisations, complexity leading to misconfiguration and the need to operate and integrate multiple security dashboards. Consequently, third-party cloud security providers are a hot growth area.
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Veeam, Microsoft bond strong

Wed, 20th Jun 2012
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Veeam and Microsoft strengthen ties, Veeam's Management Pack pre-installed on Microsoft Systems Centre 2012, addressing VM sprawl.
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No accounts breached after password hack: LinkedIn

Mon, 11th Jun 2012
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LinkedIn assures users that no accounts were breached following last week's password hack, with compromised passwords swiftly disabled to prevent access.
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HP to cut 27,000 jobs worldwide - Updated

Thu, 24th May 2012
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8% of company's workforce to go by end of fiscal 2014. So what does CEO Meg Whitman plan to do with the money?.
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NewLease cloud event tomorrow

Wed, 23rd May 2012
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NewLease invites Kiwi resellers to Auckland and Wellington seminars on leveraging cloud computing for growth, featuring top industry partners.
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Virtual-to-cloud - and on to the 'super network'

Thu, 10th May 2012
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How enterprise-grade applications like mobile computing and IP voice and video will strain enterprise networks - and what to do about it.
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Microsoft awards StorageCraft gold ISV competency

Wed, 9th May 2012
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StorageCraft secures gold ISV status in Microsoft Partner Network, boosting their visibility and affirming their technology's prowess.
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Review: WD MyBook Live Home Network Drive

Tue, 1st May 2012
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The WD MyBook Live lets you store 120 Videos, 250,000 songs (as if anyone actually has that many!) or 200,000 photos. Pretty amazing.
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Services Ontrack for Kroll

Tue, 1st May 2012
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<strong>Best known locally for its data recovery software, Kroll Ontrack is looking to spread its wings and offer services via a New Zealand partner.
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Spam shrinks as scammers go social

Tue, 1st May 2012
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Spam declines by 32%, but cyberattacks surge as scammers exploit social networks and mobile phones, says Symantec's 2011 report.
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Virtualisation: Find the right application profile

Fri, 20th Apr 2012
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Businesses are optimising through virtualisation but must scrutinise application profiles for success, says Veeam's Don Williams.
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Google to launch iCloud challenge next week

Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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Leaked info suggests Google Drive will offer 5GB of space for free; so will it work with Apple operating systems?.
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Google fined for side-stepping FCC

Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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Google fined £19k by FCC for not cooperating in a privacy breach probe linked to Street View data collection, despite its £38bn cash reserve.
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HP kicks off 'converged cloud'

Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Best of both worlds as new offering combines private, managed and public clouds with traditional IT solutions.
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Sourcefire on the prowl

Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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Sourcefire is seeking a New Zealand distributor to capitalise on heightened security awareness, as it reports a 40% revenue surge to USD $53.2 million in Q4.
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Connector Systems expands in Australia

Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
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NZ's Connector Systems acquires Melbourne's Techplus Distribution, signalling expansion and enhanced offerings in the IT sector.
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Sourcefire on prowi

Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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Security provider Sourcefire is on the prowl for a New Zealand distributor as the company looks to capitalise on increasing awareness of the need for security.
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Virtual-to-cloud – and on to super network

Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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Prepare to meet the super network says James Owens, Extreme Networks regional director, Australia and New Zealand.
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Data centre demands impact everything IT - feature

Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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Data centre evolution is reshaping IT, pushing firms to weigh virtualisation and cloud options amid rising complexity and costs.
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Next-Gen WAN Optimisation

Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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Cloud computing is driving IT evolution, but WAN optimisation leader Blue Coat is ensuring high performance and user experience across all application types.
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No silver bullet: Managing 'Big Data'

Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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Businesses grapple with 'Big Data' - seeking strategies beyond a one-size-fits-all solution to manage vast, varied data insights and ensure longevity.