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Stories by Ashton - Page 27

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Y Soft: Channel training needs to be about more than the product

Sat, 4th Nov 2017
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Y Soft says given the surge of digital transformation and cloud, vendors need to be looking at ways to add value to their channel partners.
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Illicit code signing certificates more valuable than handguns

Sat, 4th Nov 2017
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Venafi has released its findings of a six month investigation into the lucrative sale of digital code signing certificates on the dark web.
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Microsoft's new Surface Pro with LTE seeks to eject MacBook Pro

Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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Microsoft unveils the LTE-equipped Surface Pro, targeting mobile professionals and enterprises seeking a viable alternative to the MacBook Pro.
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Avaya expands Edge channel program to empower partners

Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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​In light of growing demand, Avaya has expanded its channel program to enable partners to offer UCaaS and CCaS.
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Who's the greatest NZ Internet provider of them all? Winners announced

Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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​The inaugural Broadband Compare Awards ceremony took place last night to determine New Zealand's best broadband provider. So who won?.
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Microsoft sets sights on Aussie SMBs with 365 Business launch

Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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The company asserts the launch is a significant step in facilitating scale and growth for Australian businesses with up to 300 employees.
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Spark extends mobile coverage for the summer months

Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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As soon as summer comes around, Kiwis all over NZ pack up their bags and get the heck away from cities, which is why Spark has made its move.
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Thailand's data centers the 'backbone' of new digital economy

Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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Thailand's BOI says data centers in Thailand have been designed and built to world class standards as part of the future plans.
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APAC defies world average, grows wealth faster than anywhere else

Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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​A new report from GlobalData has evaluated the world's wealth and where its located, with Asia Pacific emerging as the fastest growing region.
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Alarming majority of businesses have misconceptions about cloud

Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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The majority of global organisations operate with a cloud-first mentality, according to a new study by Veritas.
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India's smartphone market overtakes US to claim second spot

Sat, 28th Oct 2017
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India's smartphone market has recovered from a shaky Q2 2017 to surge in growth with the five major vendors being the drivers - Xiaomi in particular.
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Check Point uncovers major security flaw in LG smart devices

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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The vulnerabilities in the SmartThinQ mobile app and cloud application enabled hackers to gain control of home appliances and spy on users.
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Malaysia's telecom market to 'stay afloat' through to 2021

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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​Malaysia's telecom market is in relatively comfortable stead according to a new report from GlobalData, driven largely by mobile data.
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Number of malicious emails soars 85% from previous quarter

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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Proofpoint has released the findings from its massive Quarterly Threat Report – some of which are astonishing.
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Kaspersky CEO rubbishes 'false' allegations of hacking from US media

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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It was only weeks ago when the US Government had been hacked again and blamed Kaspersky Labs - the cybersecurity company's CEO says they're false.
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Tech Data and Microsoft offer invaluable 'Azure Acceleration Kit'

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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There are an almost infinite number of complications that can corrupt data and cripple modern businesses - Tech Data says Azure is the answer.
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Commvault announces new 'ScaleProtect' for Cisco resellers

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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​Commvault has announced a new product –ScaleProtect – with Cisco UCS for scale-out data protection for the enterprise.
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Experts weigh in on 'Bad Rabbit', the potential next WannaCry​

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Ever heard of Bad Rabbit? It's the newest form of ransomware causing havoc in Eastern Europe that could be coming your way soon.
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New study shows Office 365 use surging, along with security concerns

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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Office 365's adoption among businesses is booming, but security concerns, particularly ransomware, remain high, per Barracuda Networks' latest study.
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Kinetica partners with Networld to develop AI center in Japan

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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AI in Japan has an expected economic return of USD$1.07 trillion by 2045 - which is why Kinetica has partnered with Networld to launch the AI center.