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Bring Your Own Device

BYOD risk for ANZ companies

Companies across the region share concerns over the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend dominating the IT industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2012

Oracle

Oracle's Greg Taylor joins Software AG

Greg Taylor departs Oracle for Software AG as the new ANZ VP, aiming to achieve aggressive growth targets and deliver value in IT-business alignment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2012

Gaming

World Championship Series of Starcraft II heads Down Under

The Starcraft II World Championship Series lands in Oceania, thrilling nerds as Australia and NZ's top players vie for a $15,000 prize.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2012

M.Tech

BackBox back-up plan for M.Tech

IT security distributors will charge from $1,900 for a new centralised back-up device, offering security for network devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2012

Gaming

Star Wars: The Old Republic goes Free to Play!

In a move that has been rumoured for a while, it has finally been confirmed that Star Wars: The Old Republic will be going free to play this spring.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2012

Data Protection

Netgear claims enterprise-class features for SMB storage

Netgear's ReadyData 5200 offers SMBs enterprise-class storage features at an affordable price, aiming to simplify data management and protection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2012

Data Protection

Putting the 'i' back into IT

<strong>A new study shows Kiwi businesses understand the value of the information they hold but are struggling to manage, protect and get maximum value from it.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2012

Global Stories

Australian stories

Hyperscale

ANZ firms transitioning towards a Hybrid Datacentre Strategy

Survey suggests organisations are moving towards a hybrid datacentre ecosystem strategy across the ANZ region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2012

AASB

Companies held accountable for Facebook comments

Aussie firms must scan Facebook comments for false, racist or sexist content within 24 hours or face penalties, ACCC enforces.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2012

Kordia

Kordia partnership extends the telco into security

Kordia launches cloud-based web security solution in partnership with Blue Coat Systems, offering real-time protection from online threats.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2012

Symantec

Symantec revs up partners with V8 Supercar promotion

Symantec is hoping to rev up partners focusing on the SMB market across Australia and New Zealand, with a new channel promotion.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2012

Network Infrastructure

NZ needs new Fibre Optic cable says Orcon CEO

Orcon CEO Scott Bartlett calls for a new submarine cable following Pacific Fibre's project's cancellation, warning NZ's economy may suffer without it.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2012

Wireless Networks

Google Australia to destroy street view data

Google ordered to delete Aussie Wi-Fi data caught by Street View cars after a privacy inquiry exposes the collection of personal info.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2012

Pacific Fibre

Second fibre connection to the world cancelled

The company behind New Zealand's proposed second Fibre Optic connection to the rest of the world has pulled the plug.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2012

Unified Communications

Labour questions UFB prospects after Pacific Fibre closure

After Pacific Fibre closure, Labour doubts future of NZ's broadband, impacting economic promises and competition in fibre pricing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2012

Trend Micro

EVOLVE.Cloud computing conference heads to Auckland

Cloud security experts Trend Micro are hosting a conference in Auckland next week, offering advice on cloud computing across the ANZ region.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2012

Partner Programmes

NZ records.PC market growth

New Zealand's PC market shines, recording growth in Q1 2012 amidst regional downtrend, as shown in IDC and Gartner reports.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2012

Cloud Access Security Broker

McAfee makes double channel appointments

McAfee enhances its team with Craig Nielsen as Senior Director of Channels and Aileen Paterson as National Partner Manager ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2012

Marketing Technologies

Apple snubs Australian parliamentary probe

The world's leading technology companies decline a public enquiry into IT prices Down Under as Australian MPs voice concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2012

Data Privacy

Google faces enquiry over undeleted data

Following the global outage of Google Talk, the internet search engine is under investigation after admitting failing to delete private user information.