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Blue Coat and NetApp join forces to launch high-density storage solution
Storage

Blue Coat and NetApp join forces to launch high-density storage solution

Blue Coat Systems and NetApp team up to offer high-density storage solutions for extended network forensic analysis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016
Shadow data could cost organisations millions
Document Management

Shadow data could cost organisations millions

The threat of shadow data in the enterprise is on the rise as cloud app usage surges, opening organisations to $1.9 million in potential losses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
Blue Coat and Dimension Data team up: Target cloud web security space
Unified Communications

Blue Coat and Dimension Data team up: Target cloud web security space

Blue Coat Systems partners with Dimension Data to deliver global managed cloud web security service to enterprise customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
New Zealand information security awards finalists named
Cybersecurity

New Zealand information security awards finalists named

The 2015 iSanz Awards finalists have been named with nominees including Aura Information, Vodafone and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
Blue Coat strengthens cloud security play with Elastica acquisition
Cloud Access Security Broker

Blue Coat strengthens cloud security play with Elastica acquisition

Blue Coat Systems is acquiring cloud security company Elastica for US$280 million in a move designed to strenghten the security vendor's cloud play.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2015
Blue Coat sounds alarm on escalating mobile malware
Malware

Blue Coat sounds alarm on escalating mobile malware

Blue Coat Systems has sounded the alarm for individual and organisations to strengthen mobile device defences after seeing an escalation in attacks.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
Blue Coat Systems to use artificial intel to combat malware
AI Security

Blue Coat Systems to use artificial intel to combat malware

Cyber security firm Cylance has teamed up with Blue Coat Systems in an effort to combat malware and advanced threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2015
Blue Coat forms endpoint security alliance
Firewalls

Blue Coat forms endpoint security alliance

Blue Coat unveils an endpoint alliance ecosystem, allowing intelligence from partner endpoint solutions to be shared with the entire Blue Coat range.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2015
Blue Coat eyes up cloud security market with Perspecsys acquisition
Cloud Access Security Broker

Blue Coat eyes up cloud security market with Perspecsys acquisition

Blue Coat acquires enterprise cloud data protection vendor Perspecsys to grab a share of the exploding cloud security market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2015
Blue Coat acquired for $2.4 billion
Cybersecurity

Blue Coat acquired for $2.4 billion

Bain Capital, the private investment firm, has acquired Blue Coat from Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.4 billion.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
Employees ignoring cyber risks a growing trend
Cybersecurity

Employees ignoring cyber risks a growing trend

There is a growing disconnect between employee awareness of cyber threats and their actions, with many workers engaging in risky behaviour.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015
Blue Coat goes from one equity firm to another
Blue Coat

Blue Coat goes from one equity firm to another

Blue Coat is being sold to private investment firm Bain Capital for US$2.4 billion, in preparation for a return to the public markets.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
New journey ahead for security vendors and resellers
Security Operations Centres

New journey ahead for security vendors and resellers

Vendors and resellers alike are embarking on a new journey in security, according to newly appointed CISO for enterprise security vendor Blue Coat.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
Moving beyond fear with business assurance technology
Cybersecurity

Moving beyond fear with business assurance technology

Blue Coat leads the shift in security tech focus from fear to enabling full business potential with award-winning Business Assurance Tech.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
Westcon Unified Comms invite: 10 vendors... 1 message
Virtualisation

Westcon Unified Comms invite: 10 vendors... 1 message

Westcon's Unified Comms event in Auckland: 10 leading vendors unite to showcase latest technology solutions, with prizes and giveaways.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2014
Blue Coat and Check Point extend security partnership
Cybersecurity

Blue Coat and Check Point extend security partnership

Check Point to become primary provider and deliver frontline support for the Blue Coat X-Series in the network security firewall market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2014
How Kordia and Blue Coat's partnership is working
Kordia

How Kordia and Blue Coat's partnership is working

Kordia and Blue Coat redefine web security in Kiwi enterprises, blending advanced tech and cloud solutions for modern internet safety.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2012
Blue Coat targets IPv6 'shadow networks'
Blue Coat

Blue Coat targets IPv6 'shadow networks'

New appliance OS introduces visibility and control for fledgling internet protocol increasingly used as a 'back door' to the enterprise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2012
Next-Gen WAN Optimisation
Software-as-a-Service

Next-Gen WAN Optimisation

Cloud computing is driving IT evolution, but WAN optimisation leader Blue Coat is ensuring high performance and user experience across all application types.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Apr 2012