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Solid results for Arrow ECS post Distribution Central buy
Distribution Central

Solid results for Arrow ECS post Distribution Central buy

Arrow ECS NZ boasts strong half-year results, with a pre-tax profit of £634,927 following its Distribution Central acquisition.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
IT security increasingly becoming a board-level issue
Partner Programmes

IT security increasingly becoming a board-level issue

Daniel Crnkovic, Content Security general manager talks about the changing business attitudes surrounding IT cybersecurity.

By Daniel Crnkovic • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
North Korean criminals behind phishing attack on US power companies
Phishing

North Korean criminals behind phishing attack on US power companies

The North Korean Government is suspected of being behind a spear phishing campaign that targeted US power companies, says FireEye.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Alibaba to invest more than $15b in new global research program
EduTech

Alibaba to invest more than $15b in new global research program

At its launch, Alibaba will be opening seven research labs in China, the US, Russia, Israel and Singapore with more than $15b invested.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don't mind her watching
Unified Communications

Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don't mind her watching

AI assistant Cortana joins Skype chats, promising seamless help - but will privacy concerns override convenience?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Itelligence expands Indian presence with vCentric acquisition
SAP

Itelligence expands Indian presence with vCentric acquisition

SAP solutions, hosting and managed services provider Itelligence has acquired SAP reseller vCentric Technologies Private Limited.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Homegrown security startups gear up for San Francisco experience
Software Development

Homegrown security startups gear up for San Francisco experience

Six homegrown cybersecurity startups are gearing up to head for San Francisco as part of the Turnbull Government's Landing Pad Program.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Accenture, IBM, ThoughtWorks recognised as top companies for Women Technologists
IBM

Accenture, IBM, ThoughtWorks recognised as top companies for Women Technologists

Accenture, GEICO, and ThoughtWorks win at 2017 Top Companies for Women Technologists, as IBM secures a Momentum Award.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
How North Korea's nuclear aggression masks a deeper threat
Malware

How North Korea's nuclear aggression masks a deeper threat

According to Carbon Black's national security strategist, the rogue nation has been carrying out a stealth campaign that threatens even worse mayhem.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Exclusive: Ingram Micro's Connector Systems ups IoT push
Internet of Things

Exclusive: Ingram Micro's Connector Systems ups IoT push

Connector Systems is increasing its IoT push, with the distributor bringing on new agencies and looking to connect resellers with relevant parties.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
FormBook malware targeting industrial sectors across Asia & US
Malware

FormBook malware targeting industrial sectors across Asia & US

The FormBook malware distribution campaigns used different methods of distributing the malware, which is able to steal clipboard contents and more.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Ingram Micro Cloud teams up with Samsung to bring Microsoft Windows Desktop-as-a-Service
Microsoft

Ingram Micro Cloud teams up with Samsung to bring Microsoft Windows Desktop-as-a-Service

The solution automates the setup of Amazon WorkSpaces and Microsoft Windows Desktop as a Service for Samsung prosumers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
98% of firms still not quite sure about GDPR specifics
Data Protection

98% of firms still not quite sure about GDPR specifics

70% of respondents across eight countries believe that GDPR will crown Europe a world leader in data protection, but there are lapses of understanding.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
$7 million investment boost for Kiwi SaaS company
Software-as-a-Service

$7 million investment boost for Kiwi SaaS company

Globally, we estimate there are over 5 million wholesaler-distributors and manufacturers that Unleashed could be the 'system of record' for.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
NZ-AU subsea cable names data center for U.S point of presence
Network Infrastructure

NZ-AU subsea cable names data center for U.S point of presence

Hawaiki Submarine Cable chooses Peak 10 + ViaWest's Oregon data center as its US point of presence for its high-speed submarine cable system.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
Ever wanted to know how Xero does incident management?
Unified Communications

Ever wanted to know how Xero does incident management?

DevOpsDays Auckland commenced yesterday, featuring a packed schedule of talks on incident management and the use of chatbots.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
North Korea's cyber attacks against South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges failed
Malware

North Korea's cyber attacks against South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges failed

South Korean police have completed investigations into North Korea's alleged attempts to steal cryptocurrency from four South Korean Bitcoin exchanges.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

United States (US) stories

Air New Zealand and CyArk digitally map the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Drones

Air New Zealand and CyArk digitally map the Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Waitangi Treaty Grounds in New Zealand to be digitally mapped by US organisation CyArk, thanks to support from Air New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017