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How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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AI is reshaping networking and security, driving their convergence as enterprises tackle new challenges to protect and optimise evolving AI-driven infrastructure.
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DTCC unveils digital collateral management platform

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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The Depository Trust has unveiled a digital collateral management platform, set for live demonstration on 23 April, to enhance institutional DeFi operations.
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NZ retailers urged to prioritise CX over tech advances

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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commerce systems
eCommerce retailers should prioritise improving customer experience over merely pursuing tech advances, according to Convergence.
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How to converge physical security and IT to better protect businesses

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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data protection
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network security
To tackle rising data breaches and fast-evolving privacy regulations, businesses must now merge physical security with IT.
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Global UCaaS market to reach 131 million users by 2028

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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mobile
Global Unified Communications as a Service market set for a 10.3% growth over the next five years, with mobile UCaaS services gaining momentum.
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Qvantel secures contract to boost Telecom Namibia's digital expansion

Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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Qvantel, a Digital BSS provider, has won a contract from SATEC Group to supply Telecom Namibia with their Flex BSS platform.
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NetWitness lauded as cybersecurity leader in GigaOm Radar Report

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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NetWitness has been celebrated as a cybersecurity industry leader, specialising in NDR and SIEM, in the GigaOm Radar Report.
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Businesses reconsider cloud-based AI over data privacy concerns

Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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data privacy
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Businesses may pivot away from cloud-based AI systems to on-premise servers due to rising data privacy concerns.
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Kiwi firms risk IP loss through unchecked AI use – report

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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edutech
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risk & compliance
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samsung
Kiwi companies could lose their intellectual property through unchecked artificial intelligence use, warns Convergence.
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IT leaders are driving security and networking team convergence

Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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IT leaders are encouraging the unification of networking and security teams to tackle rising global cyber threats.
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Paessler serves OT teams with first ever extension of PRTG

Thu, 20th Apr 2023
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servers
Paessler AG has launched its first product extension, Paessler PRTG OPC UA Server, designed for customers in the industrial sector.
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Logpoint adds new capabilities to cybersecurity ops platform

Fri, 31st Mar 2023
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critical infrastructure
Logpoint has announced the new release of capabilities to its cybersecurity operations platform, converging SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, endpoint security, and BCS tech.
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Fortinet named Visionary for Endpoint Protection in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Tue, 7th Mar 2023
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Fortinet states that this recognition is in part due to its ability to integrate behaviour-based endpoint protection, EDR and XDR.
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Shared spectrum, converged networks will shape enterprise connectivity in 2023 and beyond

Fri, 10th Feb 2023
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iot security
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wireless networks
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healthtech
In 2023, assisted by an increasingly cooperative regulatory environment, the future of enterprise networks is about to be born on a global scale.
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Fortinet announces latest breakthrough in ASIC tech

Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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firewalls
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semiconductors
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network security
Fortinet unveils FortiSP5, a breakthrough in ASIC technology, offering enhanced security and cost savings for distributed networks.
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What the metaverse means for retail brands and eCommerce

Mon, 18th Jul 2022
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supply chain
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e-commerce
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ar, vr & metaverse
Already retailers are exploring the metaverse as a new platform for sales, what are the possibilities and what do brands need to be thinking about?.
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IT siloes dissolving as firms mobilise IT ops & DevOps convergence

Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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apm
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software development
Legacy processes are disappearing as IT siloes vanish due to the impact of COVID-19, according to a global study from LogicMonitor.
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Four tips for organisations to help future-proof their OT security strategy

Tue, 19th May 2020
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cybersecurity
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convergence
As the OT security market rapidly evolves, businesses must adapt their strategies. Forescout offers four essential tips for future-proofing OT security.
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Disruption and digital transformation - highlights from Convergence

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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microsoft
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intergen
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convergence
Scott says New Zealand research shows that only 8% of companies are prioritising the transformation of products.
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When multi-cloud convergence hits a tipping point

Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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Cloud adoption has matured to an advanced stage where enterprises are increasingly relying more on cloud infrastructures.