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Cyberoam & SnapperNet bid for SonicWall resellers

Fri, 30th Mar 2012
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Cyberoam and SnapperNet court SonicWall resellers amid Dell acquisition, offering free training and UTM feature licenses.
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Top Online Shopping Safety tips!

Mon, 26th Mar 2012
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online safety
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Stolen banking details surge sparks need for online shopping safety. Discover crucial tips from Microsoft on securing your transactions.
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Palo Alto appoints second distributor

Fri, 23rd Mar 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks expands NZ distribution with Wellington's Ob Crest joining Renaissance to drive local security solutions.
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Govt to form special anti-scam group

Mon, 19th Mar 2012
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs will work with Department of Internal Affairs and NetSafe in fight against online fraud.
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Connector Systems steps up channel enablement in 2012

Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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Connector Systems boosts 2012 channel support with top exec insights, extensive training, and enticing incentives for resellers.
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Scammers target Pinterest

Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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pinterest
Pinterest users warned of rising scams as the site becomes a hotbed for cybercriminals luring unsuspecting members with fake offers.
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Beware St Patrick's Day scams!

Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
St Patrick's Day warning: Pledges of Irish luck in emails may harbour malware, says Chillisoft CEO. Safeguard your data by avoiding unknown links.
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SonicWall purchased by Dell

Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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network infrastructure
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sonicwall
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dell technologies
Dell acquires security vendor SonicWall to enhance its position in the software security market, in a deal estimated at USD $1 billion to $1.5 billion.
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AVG distie parent on the hunt for new tech

Fri, 9th Mar 2012
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Avalanche Technology Group, parent of AVG's distributor in the South Pacific, appoints Kevin Yank as CTO to spearhead new tech partnerships and innovations.
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New senior role at Symantec

Tue, 6th Mar 2012
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Symantec New Zealand appoints Lucas Salter as country manager, effective April 1, moving him from Western Australia; Stuart Preston becomes account director.
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SonicWall tackles BYOD at Auckland event this Thursday

Tue, 6th Mar 2012
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SonicWall invites ICT managers to discuss BYOD and security trends at its Auckland seminar this Thursday. Key insights from industry expert Florian Malecki.
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BYOD - Business Advantage or Mobile Anarchy?

Tue, 6th Mar 2012
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BYOD debate heats up as firms weigh cyber risks against productivity, searching for the right security balance to avoid costly pitfalls.
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How to get the most out of partner programmes

Fri, 2nd Mar 2012
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partner programmes
The world of partner programmes can be complex and confusing. Amy Christopher, Symantec partner marketing manager, Asia Pacific and Japan, suggests so.
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Review: Norton Internet Security 2012

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Internet security is a bit like insurance – it seems expensive at the time, but when you get a computer-ravaging virus, you're glad you invested.
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Everything you need to know about broadband

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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chillisoft
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distributors
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tablets
Ditch dial-up for Broadband: always-on, faster internet that supports simultaneous phone use and heavy online activities.
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New year new security

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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computers in homes
Back to school now includes digital security, AVG (AU/NZ) advises on protecting devices as children return to their studies.
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Fake antivirus, mobile malware and QR codes

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Fake antivirus and mobile malware threats highlighted in AVG report, pinpointing the risks of QR codes. A wake-up call for users and resellers.
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One man's disaster

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Buoyed by an ever expanding threat landscape, Check Point Software Technologies is eyeing up New Zealand's mid-market.
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Risk and compliance solution with focus on business

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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data analytics
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planning
The result is a truly multi-dimensional view of the IT risks associated with any given business process, group or function.
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Google to begin collating user data tomorrow

Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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retail
Google to start gathering user data from Gmail, YouTube, and Maps tomorrow, aiming to refine ad targeting and enhance user experience.