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Software Defined Networking to be a billion dollar market by 2018
Network Infrastructure

Software Defined Networking to be a billion dollar market by 2018

According to IDC the Software-Defined Networking (SDN) market will surpass the $1 billion mark by 2018 in the APEJ region alone.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015
Unlock the cloud, with no term contracts
Cloud Services

Unlock the cloud, with no term contracts

Cloud computing offers processing power that is scale-able and flexible, allowing organisations to vary their needs. However, the majority of NZ-based.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2015
Third platform the platform for 2015 says IDC
Platform-as-a-Service

Third platform the platform for 2015 says IDC

Where is tech heading in 2015? IDC offers up some predictions for the year ahead - and the third platform is the key player across them all.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014
SUSE Cloud Service Provider Program to help partners reduce costs and engage customers
Partner Programmes

SUSE Cloud Service Provider Program to help partners reduce costs and engage customers

SUSE enhances its Cloud Service Provider Program with new certification and tools, aiming to slash costs and boost customer engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
Slim pickings as virtualisation gold rush ends
Virtualisation

Slim pickings as virtualisation gold rush ends

Virtualisation has gone from gold rush to slim pickings in just a year. But as Heather Wright discovers, there are still opportunities to be found.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014
What is the real cost of cloud computing?
Hyperscale

What is the real cost of cloud computing?

Discover the true cost of cloud computing with 451 Research's Cloud Price Index, revealing an average $2.56 per hour for web applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
Spark opens digital future with huge investment in cloud services
Storage

Spark opens digital future with huge investment in cloud services

Spark Digital opens $60 million Takanini Data Centre as the company continues its investment programme in cloud services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2014
Westcon Cloud: Poised for growth
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Westcon Cloud: Poised for growth

Westcon Group is set to stake its claim in the 'digital distribution' market with its new Cloud Managed Services platform.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
Westcon “masters of own destiny” following cloud acquisition
Cloud Services

Westcon “masters of own destiny” following cloud acquisition

Westcon takes control of its digital destiny after acquiring Verecloud, signalling a new era in cloud distribution and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2014
Westcon Group 'lights up' the channel with cloud business acquisition
Software Development

Westcon Group 'lights up' the channel with cloud business acquisition

Westcon Group acquires Verecloud's assets to strengthen its Cloud Solutions Practice & generate revenue for VARs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2014
Software-Defined Networking gains ground as US$8 billion value nears
Network Infrastructure

Software-Defined Networking gains ground as US$8 billion value nears

Software-defined networking (SDN) continues to gain ground within the broader enterprise and cloud service provider markets for data centre networking.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2014
Westcon NZ expands Veeam offering with cloud deal
Virtualisation

Westcon NZ expands Veeam offering with cloud deal

Westcon Group joins Veeam Cloud Provider program in New Zealand, offering Veeam software on monthly rental basis.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2014
Sky's the limit as Westcon NZ launches new cloud services
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Sky's the limit as Westcon NZ launches new cloud services

Westcon Group NZ launches Cloud Managed Services platform with Amazon and Symantec, set to go live on 1st September.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
Websense examines the cybercrime cloud connection...
Data Loss Prevention

Websense examines the cybercrime cloud connection...

Websense ANZ boss highlights the cybersecurity risks in cloud services, urges firms to adopt robust defences amidst rising cybercrime.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2014
Gartner: Big Data needs a data-centric security eye
Data Analytics

Gartner: Big Data needs a data-centric security eye

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) should not treat big data security in isolation, but require policies that encompass all data silos if the.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2014
CloudEthernet Forum to fight cloud fragmentation
Virtualisation

CloudEthernet Forum to fight cloud fragmentation

Every cloud provider has its own technologies, its own buzzwords, its own APIs – and that's a challenge for enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2014

Stories from Other Regions

The hybrid cloud's changing your job: Here's how to get ready
Hybrid & Remote Work

The hybrid cloud's changing your job: Here's how to get ready

As hybrid cloud adoption soars, IT roles evolve. Learn to navigate the shift and become a crucial service broker.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2014
Westcon Group NZ's Imagine 2014 Best Practice Series
Westcon-Comstor

Westcon Group NZ's Imagine 2014 Best Practice Series

Registrations are now open to attend New Zealand's leading information technology event – Westcon Group NZ's Imagine 2014 Best Practice Series.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014