Cloud Services stories - Page 456
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.
Cloud Distribution inks deal to target ANZ security market
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Cloud Distribution partners with Lastline for advanced malware protection in ANZ region, combating cyber threats.
Kiwi cloud company raises $1.2m, eyes up enterprise space
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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punakaiki fund
Revert, the New Zealand-based cloud backup specialist, has raised $1.2 million in its second round of funding, which will be used extend its solution.
Are private clouds becoming obsolete?
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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private cloud
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public cloud
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Gartner analyst challenges the 'obsolescence' of private clouds amidst rising public cloud adoption, citing security and bespoke needs.
Unisys launches new app to provision IT resources on Azure
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Unisys has announced a new application that enables users of the ServiceNow platform to automate provisioning of IT resources on Microsoft Azure.
ANZ stand out market for cloud HR systems
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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cloud services
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anz bank
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payroll
New Zealand and Australia are stand out markets for NGA Human Resources, the provider of global HR solutions and services.
Rhipe Cloud Channel Summit 2015: tomorrow’s reseller needs to understand change
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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cloud services
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rhipe
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distributors
The challenges for resellers in the world of CIOs are evolving, particularly in relation to cloud security concerns.
Cloud-based Purple WiFi sets it sights on ANZ
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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wireless networks
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healthtech
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cloud services
Purple WiFi expands to ANZ with a focus on providing businesses with insightful analytics and a sophisticated marketing platform through social Wi-Fi.
Revera and VMware bring greater cloud offerings to NZ
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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virtualisation
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public cloud
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iaas
New Zealand businesses now have a gateway to the VMware vCloud Air public cloud, thanks to a partnership between Revera and VMware.
Brand loyalty and applications: Six seconds and you're out
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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healthtech
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cloud services
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ca technologies
Apps' snail-pace loading costs brands: 67% ditch after six-second wait, shaping the new frontier in consumer loyalty stakes.
Why you should move your business to Azure cloud
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Discover the cloud's silver lining. Azure's Australia-based data centres are a boon for NZ firms seeking to cut costs and enhance security.
Dragon Age: Inquisition hots up with the Jaws of Hakkon expansion
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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gaming
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hyperscale
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public cloud
PlayOn's Darren Price gets just the excuse he needs to return to the world of Dragon Age: Inquisition with the release of the Jaws of Hakkon DLC pack.
Mobility a game changer in Kiwi businesses
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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dr
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cloud services
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smb
New Zealand firms embrace mobility to boost productivity, with SMEs striving to overcome budget and IT support challenges.
Microsoft finalises acquisition of Revolution Analytics
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
Microsoft has officially closed an acquisition agreement with Revolution Analytics, the statistical software company behind the open source software R.
Hybrid, public, private cloud... does your CIO know the difference?
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
Lack of understanding about the cloud and its benefits among IT decision makers, finds Avanade study. Hybrid cloud adoption expected to increase.
NZ Super Fund suspends Milford's mandate as FMA probe continues
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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cloud services
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financial markets authority
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investment
The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, tasked with managing the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has suspended its investment mandate with Milfo.
Making VoIP part of your disaster recovery plan
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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cloud services
VoIP can be used as a tool in business continuity and disaster recovery planning, enabling a business to continue operating even in the event that sta.
If you're out of the cloud, you're out of the game
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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cloud services
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productivity
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kpmg
KPMG's Cloud Survey reveals a paradigm shift in business: cloud tech is now central to staying competitive, beyond cost savings.
Telstra scores IBM SoftLayer deal
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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iaas
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cloud services
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ibm
Telstra partners with IBM to offer SoftLayer cloud services in Australia, tapping into Melbourne and Sydney data centres for local enterprises.
Applications continue to dominate the enterprise space
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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apm
Enterprise apps surge as key business drivers, with focus on user experience and heavy reliance on mobile technologies for growth.
App to help Kiwi youth turns to PledgeMe
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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cloud services
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pledgeme
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mental health
Be Intent Youth, the online application that’s being dubbed as a ‘positive education, technology toolbox’, is launching a PledgeMe campaign today.