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Busy September for Renaissance

Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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Renaissance's packed September with events aimed at upskilling partners in various tech brands, from firewall training to networking.
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CA Technologies names new ANZ vice president

Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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CA Technologies has appointed Bill McMurray, a 25-year industry veteran, as vice president for Australia and New Zealand operations.
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SonicWALL goes SuperMassive in NZ

Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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SonicWALL will unveil its SuperMassive E10000 Series firewall at a Wellington event, with insights from experts on security challenges in the digital age.
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2011 Web Awards finalists announced

Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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The voting has now finished and finalists decided. Check out who has made it into the top five in each category.
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Virus invades Metservice website

Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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virus
Metservice website hit by malware amid peak traffic, spreading Personal Shield Pro Trojan through ads. Company working on fixes.
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Norton, Bitdefender enhance Android security

Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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Norton and Bitdefender have launched new Android security features to combat malware and theft, offering users enhanced protection and peace of mind.
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WatchGuard Rewards Partners with V8 High Performance Race Day

Mon, 8th Aug 2011
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Top sellers in WatchGuard's Elite 2011 to experience V8 thrill on the Gold Coast, rewarding partners with high-speed driving action.
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Sonicwall discontinues relationship with Renaissance

Fri, 5th Aug 2011
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Sonicwall ends its long-standing partnership with distributor Renaissance amid distribution shifts and strategic realignments in the IT industry.
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Law commission completes privacy review

Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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Law Commission's final report rethinks NZ's privacy laws, stressing data breach notifications and tighter telemarketing rules to protect Kiwis.
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More than Apple at Renaissance

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Think Renaissance, and many of us think Apple. But the company is keen for resellers to know that it offers a whole lot more besides.
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Symantec conference celebrates partner program

Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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More than 200 partners have achieved Symantec specialisations since the company launched its enhanced partner program in April.
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Lost in transit

Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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Mobile devices are increasingly lost or stolen during business travel, posing significant risks, especially to SMBs, warns AVG's security expert Lloyd Borrett.
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New Trojan 'deceptively clever'

Mon, 25th Jul 2011
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A sophisticated new Trojan disguises itself as a YouTube video linked from Facebook, tricking users into downloading malware that mimics security software.
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CIOs cagey about 'immature' tech: report

Wed, 20th Jul 2011
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CIOs are wary of adopting 'immature' desktop virtualisation tech amid market confusion and security concerns, a report reveals.
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LulzSec strikes The Sun

Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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LulzSec reneges on quitting, hacks The Sun to post fake story on Murdoch's death amid News Corp's ongoing phone-hacking scandal.
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Spammers reducing reliance on Botnets

Thu, 14th Jul 2011
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email security
Report reveals spam at 3-year low as spammers swap botnets for malware and phishing, outsmarting traditional IP blocks.
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Symantec launches latest end-point security

Thu, 7th Jul 2011
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Symantec has launched the latest version of Endpoint Protection, claiming it provides 'unrivalled protection and blazingly fast performance'.
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Cyclic trend for social media spam

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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A study shows social media spam attacks follow a cycle of rise and fall, peaking every 20 days, affecting platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
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Remote support

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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In New Zealand, the rise of remote workers challenges IT support. Experts discuss ensuring connectivity and mobile workforce evolution.
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WatchGuard training next month at Exeed

Thu, 30th Jun 2011
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WatchGuard to deliver free training on XTM firewall and XCS content filtering at Exeed, Parnell next month. Limited spots remain!.