Stories by Staff - Page 28

Why the future for MSPs lies in perpetual value
Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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partner programmes
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maxfocus
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managed services
MSPs must focus on operational discipline, understand customer needs, and adapt to market changes to provide perpetual value, study shows.

Taking VoIP a step further
Tue, 30th Dec 2014
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uc
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voip
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2talk
2talk's Julian Rivers-Smith reveals how resellers can revolutionise telecoms by offering customers bespoke, white-label VoIP services.

Improve productivity with BYOD
Tue, 30th Dec 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Access versus security - it shouldn’t be a trade-off, says Fortinet’s Scott Cowen. He offers some security tips for the mobile workforce.

Optimising software assets
Mon, 29th Dec 2014
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saas
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flexera
Optimising software assets in New Zealand: MSPs help firms navigate the complex SaaS landscape, enhancing ROI and compliance, says Flexera expert.

Cloud outlook fine, chance of storms, says Storage Craft
Wed, 24th Dec 2014
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storage
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dr
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cloud services
Businesses need to take responsibility for recoverability of data, even if it is in the cloud, says StorageCraft’s Greg Wyman.

Reconciliation-as-a-service: Supporting the was model
Wed, 24th Dec 2014
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resellers
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bizview
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transparency
Chris O’Kane, BIZview business manager, guides resellers through the three phases of the journey for customers to reconciliation-as-a-service.

Keep your cloud close for critical recovery
Wed, 24th Dec 2014
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dr
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cloud services
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analyst report
Ian Forrester of Plan B highlights the importance of carefully choosing a cloud backup provider for critical data recovery needs.

Securing New Zealand's mobile workforce
Tue, 23rd Dec 2014
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endpoint protection
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edr
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mobility
Check Point Software Technologies’ Hamish Soper outlines three main mobility challenges for organisations – and how to address them.

As-as-service: The new digital reality
Tue, 23rd Dec 2014
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dr
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cloud services
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veeam software
Backup and disaster recovery lend themselves well to as-a-service offerings. Charles Clarke, Veeam Software APAC technical director, offers some pointers.

Making the transition to a telco BaaS seamless
Tue, 23rd Dec 2014
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dr
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cloud services
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symantec
Shift to cloud backup made simple with Symantec's tips, revolutionising telco services for data protection and cost savings.

Tame comms chaos and reap the rewards
Tue, 23rd Dec 2014
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uc
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personal computing devices
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plantronics
Employees are facing communications mode overload, says Plantronics’ Graeme Gherbaz. Tame it and reap the rewards.

Risk Assessment Program-as-a-service earning street cred
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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encryption
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microsoft
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data encryption
Risk assessment programmes shouldn’t be a one-time thing, says Nicola Ferguson, Microsoft NZ support practice manager.

The secure path to a productive mobile workforce
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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smartphones
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blackberry
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mobility
BlackBerry shares insights on crafting a secure yet productive mobile workforce, highlighting the balance between technology and security.

I know what you did in Koru Club last summer
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
It’s not enough to secure devices in the mobile world, says Intergen’s Chris Auld. But he says there’s a simple solution to ease many security issues.

Avoiding cannibalisation in a SaaS-y market
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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saas
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fintech
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financial systems
Choosing your partners wisely has become even more important in the shifting value chain that is ‘as-a-service’, says Vince Randall, NetSuite general manager.

How organisations can realise the cost savings they were expecting from IaaS
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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iaas
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vifx
As increasing numbers of enterprises adopt an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) model one of the key results they are looking for is cost savings.

Naverisk releases 2014 R2 and delivers on promises
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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it automation
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software
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smb
Naverisk announces new release of RMM and Service Desk software, featuring network probe and remote control improvements.

HP and Alcatel-Lucent strengthen global alliance
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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cx
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martech
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open source
Expanded partnership integrates Alcatel-Lucent products into HP solutions to deliver enhanced customer experience.

How brother tackles recycling in NZ
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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cleantech
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brother
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green it
Noticed those email taglines which ask you to consider the environment before printing? They make a good point, but it isn’t quite what you think.

Book Review: Marketing with Social Media: 10 Easy Steps to Success for Business
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Linda Coles releases updated guide to social media marketing, offering practical strategies for small businesses.