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Delinea's Secret Server now available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Delinea's Secret Server now available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Delinea's Secret Server, a premier vault solution for Privileged Access Management, is now available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023
Exclusive: NZ-based DEFEND offers global cyber protection
Malware

Exclusive: NZ-based DEFEND offers global cyber protection

DEFEND, a New Zealand cyber security company, is focused on improving cyber resilience and reducing risk for its global customers.

By Zach Thompson • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022
Microsoft names ANZ Partner of the Year award winners
Unified Communications

Microsoft names ANZ Partner of the Year award winners

The awards recognise partners across the globe for their innovative use of Microsoft technologies to help customers succeed.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022

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DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ
Ransomware

DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ

New Zealand cybersecurity firm DEFEND wins Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising cyber threats to public and private sectors.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Palo Alto Networks honours New Zealand partners' success
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks honours New Zealand partners' success

Palo Alto Networks has honoured eight partners at its 2024 Partner of the Year Awards in Auckland, recognising exceptional contributions across New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Institute of Data's training yields 96% tech employment rate
Data Science

Institute of Data's training yields 96% tech employment rate

The Institute of Data's intensive programme has placed 96% of its graduates in tech roles, aiming to boost New Zealand's tech growth amidst economic challenges.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
One NZ adopts Google AI for robust cybersecurity strategy
Unified Communications

One NZ adopts Google AI for robust cybersecurity strategy

One New Zealand has adopted Google Security Operations to bolster its cybersecurity with AI, aiming to future-proof its systems and enhance threat detection.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
NCSC's Malware Free Network disrupts 10 million cyber threats
Malware

NCSC's Malware Free Network disrupts 10 million cyber threats

The National Cyber Security Centre's Malware Free Network has thwarted 10 million cyber threats, safeguarding New Zealand organisations and individuals from online harm.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
Will Graham appointed General Manager at One New Zealand
Unified Communications

Will Graham appointed General Manager at One New Zealand

One New Zealand appoints Will Graham as General Manager of Enterprise Sales, eyeing his deep telecom expertise to bolster private sector relationships.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
One NZ appoints Nick Quin as new Head of Public Sector
Unified Communications

One NZ appoints Nick Quin as new Head of Public Sector

Nick Quin joins technology firm One NZ as new Head of Public Sector, tasked with bolstering the company's relationships with government, and driving their technological transformations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Vodafone bolsters cybersecurity portfolio with DEFEND
Partner Programmes

Vodafone bolsters cybersecurity portfolio with DEFEND

The company recently signed a conditional agreement to acquire a 60% majority share of cybersecurity specialists DEFEND.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022