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Successful cloud transformation requires collaboration on network strategy
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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An organisation’s security team must be invited to the table when a transformation project is in the early planning stages, Zscaler says.

Acquia acquires AgilOne, looks to improve customer experiences
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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Acquia has announced it will acquire AgilOne in order to unify customer data from disparate platforms and drive personal experiences across every channel.

Cisco heralds silicon & optics as core of 'next decade of digital innovation'
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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Cisco has a plan for the next decade of digital innovation, and it all starts with pushing innovation beyond the boundaries of what’s currently possible.

Nutanix teams up with Red Education to address NZ skills shortage
Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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Nutanix has partnered with Red Education to tackle New Zealand's skills shortage by enhancing education and training for enterprises and partners.

StorageCraft report suggests firms need a 'ransomware reality check'
Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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68% of respondents have a ransomware recovery plan, yet almost a quarter (23%) don’t test those plans, and 46% test them once a year or less.

Virtana enhances hybrid IT infrastructure management platform
Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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Virtana enhances its hybrid IT management platform VirtualWisdom with AI-powered analytics, expanded integrations, and new global capacity management features.

People, AI or chatbots: ANZ consumers don’t differentiate with customer service
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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A Genesys survey reveals that nearly half of Australians and most New Zealanders are content with AI and chatbots for simple customer service needs.

Gartner: Top 10 trends impacting IT infrastructure & operations in 2020
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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Infrastructure and operations leaders must prepare for automation strategy, hybrid IT, and scaling DevOps in 2020, according to Gartner.

QNAP to support Archiware backup solutions
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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QNAP's NAS operating system QTS 4.4.1 now supports Archiware's P5 and Pure software, enhancing data security and backup capabilities for businesses.

Ultrafast Fibre to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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New Zealand businesses with a need for cutting-edge performance cloud software and transfer vast amounts of data are expected to be early adopters of the trial.

Acronis makes strategic acquisition to strengthen security portfolio
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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Acronis will integrate 5nine’s technology into the Acronis Cyber Platform, making new services available through the Acronis Cyber Cloud Solutions portal.

Case study: FlexiGroup shifts the dial with Dynamics 365
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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The company had attempted to overhaul CRM in the past, with vendors shoehorning systems into the company without properly understanding the processes.

Customer service reps tired of not having the right tools - Pega
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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A global Pegasystems survey reveals 34% of customer service reps feel hampered by outdated software, highlighting a need for better tech solutions.

Zendesk fuses AI into customer services with Amazon Connect integration
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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The new services are designed to improve contact centre agent efficiency, while reducing the time that end users spend interacting with customer service.

Vodafone NZ publishes annual sustainability report
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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Vodafone legal, regulatory and sustainability director Juliet Jones says she’s pleased with the company’s progress but as always, there’s still work to do.

Gartner names Fortinet a Challenger in WAN Edge Infrastructure
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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Fortinet named Challenger in Gartner's 2019 WAN Edge Infrastructure, showing top execution and vision abilities; Q2 revenue hit USD $46 million.

Kordia launches Google Cloud Partner Interconnect
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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Kordia’s direct connection to Google Cloud, Partner Interconnect, is now officially available to Kordia customers.

Veritas announces support for AWS Outposts
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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Veritas Technologies can now support AWS Outposts, hailing a new era of enterprise workload protection for end user customers, no matter where they are running.

New APAC managing director for Emarsys
Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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Adam Ioakim appointed as Emarsys' new managing director Asia Pacific, responsible for business growth across the region.

Why UX is a critical part of technology success for SMBs
Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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In the digital age, SMBs must fine-tune UX to meet rising customer expectations for seamless, personalized interactions.