New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 76

Average size of DDoS attacks growing, causing concern for enterprise networks, says Arbor Networks. Largest attack in Q2 was 196GB/sec.

Megaport has become a Microsoft ExpressRoute partner, enabling partners to offer customers faster, more secure private connections to Azure.

The increasing move to compute and storage closer to the network edge has prompted Emerson Network Power to get closer to its channel partners.

JB Hi-Fi's NZ general manager has exited the company, but the retailer has reconfirmed its commitment to the market with $15+ million in investment.

New Zealand telcos have seen a $350 million decline in retail telecommunications revenue in the last two years with investment up $420 million.

Symantec appoints Ian McAdam as its new Pacific managing director, six months after Brenton Smith departed the role.

Ian McAdam will lead and drive growth across Symantec’s enterprise security business and support customers and partners in the Pacific region.

The overall profit for the year minus expenses and costs came in at $1,714,806, a sizeable increase from $1,062,732.

Microsoft holds SMB video competition to support Kiwi entrepreneurs, with Emily Jean Waterson of La Maison Boutique taking the top prize.

The platform acts a conduit between not-for-profit and community organisations and Kiwis who want to volunteer.

Zomato launches 'Foodie Index' API, aiding users and developers in spotlighting dining hotspots, enhancing their app ecosystem.

Microsoft has announced that Barrie Sheers will take over as managing director of New Zealand from current MD Paul Muckleston.

Vodafone is courting families with the launch of some new services aimed to help parents navigate the digital world.

Spectralink PIVOT:S is designed to bridge the gap between consumer smartphones and purpose-built mobile solutions.

EcoCooling is up to 90% more efficient than traditional air conditioning systems, reducing power consumption and delivering an eco-friendly facilility.

Over recent quarters ASUS has been continuing the process of building its local presence within the New Zealand market.

2degrees’ 4G network now reaches almost 60% of the New Zealand population, following the second stage of the telco’s 4G rollout.

Technology is now New Zealand’s third largest GDP export, with ICT’s contribution growing by $1.282 billion from 2009 to 2013.

Microsoft is urging its Kiwi partners to be proactive as the launch of Windows 10 draws near, with a range of services available from the vendor.

NZ tech rising: Kiwi cloud firms soar at London showcase, transforming small business operations with pioneering software.