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Fintech

Xero widens first-half loss, concedes US did not execute to plan

Xero, the cloud-based accounting software firm, widened its first-half loss after spending more on staff and marketing.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014

Storage

It's not all about back up - recovery top priority

Resellers urged to focus on data recovery, not just backup, amid warnings from specialists about cloud storage pitfalls and recovery time implications.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014

DataCentre infrastructure

Getting back to the future with Windows Server 2003

It's a little startling then to realise that there are still many businesses using a piece of technology that first appeared in 2003 – Windows Server 2003/R2.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2014

Disaster Recovery

Boost for resellers with Plan B's 'pay as you grow' NZ Cloud Backup

Plan B's 'pay as you grow' NZ Cloud Backup offers a no upfront investment boon for resellers, enabling flexible, scalable services.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014

Firewalls

Fortinet's next-generation firewall platforms unveiled

Specialising in high-performance network security, Fortinet has unveiled two next-generation firewall platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014

Cisco

Taking a Mini approach to simplification

Westcon Imagine 2014 - Just as companies come in all sizes, so do the IT needs of business, but one thing remains fairly consistent: a desire for simplicity.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014

Payment Technologies

Opinion: Merchants will decide the fate of Apple's mobile wallet

The success of Apple's mobile wallet will depend on merchant acceptance, according to a report from Forrester Research.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2014

Wireless Networks

Aruba NZ: How to get rightsizing wireless right...

Help your customers rightsize right, with these tips from Richard Batchelar, Aruba New Zealand territory manager.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2014

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Every business needs to digitise - here's how...

Asia Pacific businesses embark on digital transformation, aiming to enhance customer value and operational agility.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2014

Data Analytics

Planning your Big Data strategy? Five key tips to success…

To compete in the age of the customer, it's essential to make the most of the data you have access to, whether it's from internal or external sources.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2014

Disaster Recovery

Plan B: Improving your recovery capability

Backup is only as good as its ability to be recovered. Plan B's Ian Forrester outlines how to ensure recovery.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2014

Wireless Networks

How to migrate painlessly to 802.11ac Wi-Fi…

Transition to 802.11ac Wi-Fi made simpler: Key preparation ensures seamless upgrade for faster, more reliable wireless connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2014

Government

Deputy PM: Govt knows true cost of business continuity

Deputy PM Bill English opened Plan B's new data centre in Wellington, emphasising the importance of business continuity and data backup measures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2014

Hyperscale

A+ as Plan B opens Wellington's newest data centre

Plan B Limited opens new data center and standby office facility in Wellington, New Zealand. Integrated cloud backup services and customer suites are available.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014