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Public and private cooperation necessary to fight cybercrime
Cybersecurity

Public and private cooperation necessary to fight cybercrime

The ongoing cooperation between public and private organisations is important in the fight against cybercrime.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
Symantec aims to make businesses more resilient against attacks
Data Protection

Symantec aims to make businesses more resilient against attacks

Symantec pushes for businesses to enhance cyber-defence, highlighting the four-step plan at a Westcon event to combat emerging threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Gamers beware: Hackers hired for as little as five dollars
Gaming

Gamers beware: Hackers hired for as little as five dollars

Distributed Denial of Service attacks are frequently marketed to gamers as a way to disrupt competing teams or players.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
Cyber security is not enough: Think resilience
Supply Chain

Cyber security is not enough: Think resilience

Symantec at Westcon Imagine 2014 urges firms to move from mere cyber security to embodying cyber resilience amid rising attacks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
Is the age of the mega tech company drawing to a close?
HP

Is the age of the mega tech company drawing to a close?

In the tech world, behemoths like HP and Symantec split, signalling investors prefer agility over scale in today's fast-paced market.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2014
Symantec to split too
Cybersecurity

Symantec to split too

Symantec announces split into two separate entities, focusing on security and information management, to enhance growth and shareholder value.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2014
Hacked Snapchat accounts use native chat feature to spread diet pill spam
Symantec

Hacked Snapchat accounts use native chat feature to spread diet pill spam

A number of Snapchat users have reported receiving chat messages and photos from their friends promoting diet pill spam.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2014
The never-ending security challenge... How do resellers stay on top?
Phishing

The never-ending security challenge... How do resellers stay on top?

As cyber threats evolve, experts reveal how staying vigilant is crucial for resellers to protect customer networks amidst increased complexity.

By Heather Wright • 8 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2014
Symantec splashes out on swanky new Sydney office
Symantec

Symantec splashes out on swanky new Sydney office

Cybersecurity company Symantec has opened a new office and Security Operations Centre in Sydney as it prepares to celebrate its 25th year in Australia.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
Symantec invites partners to BE ready…
Cybersecurity

Symantec invites partners to BE ready…

Westcon NZ hosts Symantec's Backup Exec sessions to revolutionise data protection, featuring enhanced speeds and efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2014
Expanding Westcon NZ seeks quality over quantity...
Health Technologies

Expanding Westcon NZ seeks quality over quantity...

For Managing Director Dave Rosenberg, quality over quantity is the key to channel success for Westcon Group New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 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
Former HP / Oracle veteran secures Symantec VP role
HP

Former HP / Oracle veteran secures Symantec VP role

Symantec appoints Adrian Jones as SVP for Asia Pacific and Japan, responsible for growing the company's presence and market position.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2014
What iOS 8 means for iPhone and iPad security
Wireless Networks

What iOS 8 means for iPhone and iPad security

Apple's iOS 8 introduces groundbreaking security upgrades for iPhones and iPads, with Symantec analysing potential risks and exploits.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2014
Parents in the dark over cyberbullying
Symantec

Parents in the dark over cyberbullying

Report reveals Kiwi parents clueless about children's cyberbullying woes, urging open talks for digital safety.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2014
Security software market beats global rise as Kiwis keep spending
Cloud Access Security Broker

Security software market beats global rise as Kiwis keep spending

New Zealand security software spending rose 11.7% in 2013, beating the worldwide market increase of 4.9%, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2014
Symantec's cloud storage foray falls flat on its face
Storage

Symantec's cloud storage foray falls flat on its face

Symantec is shutting down its Norton Zone cloud storage service, deleting files within 60 days. #Symantec #NortonZone.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2014
Westcon wins big at Symantec 2014 Pacific Partner Awards...
Symantec

Westcon wins big at Symantec 2014 Pacific Partner Awards...

Westcon NZ shines, grabbing Distributor of the Year at Symantec 2014 Pacific Partner Awards in Sydney, celebrating channel success.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2014

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