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Network Management stories - Page 12

Fundamental to the wellbeing of the networks relied upon for everything from home internet to enterprise connectivity, Network Management is a broad category of applications, tools and processes which underpin the reliable operation of network infrastructure. This includes tools for provisioning, operating, maintaining, administering and securing networks of every kind. Network Management keeps network resources available, efficient and safe for all users.
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Colt activates network in US, joins 870 data centers in Asia & EU

Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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Colt Technology Services (Colt) has officially announced the launch of its software-driven network in the US that already includes 13 cities.
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MEF announces significant progress in its MEF 3.0 project

Sat, 2nd Jun 2018
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Today MEF published new Ethernet and IP specifications, progressing Layer 1 projects and the first multi-vendor SD-WAN implementation project.
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ANZ firms must reconsider their approach to airgapped networks, US security expert warns

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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A US security expert is warning New Zealand and Australian organisations that traditional 'airgap' solutions are not the best approach.
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Attackers exploit macro-less Office documents to create havoc

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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Cybercriminals use Microsoft Office documents to conduct 'macro-less' attacks that dodge organisations' defences and inject malware.
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The murky world of Australia & Singapore's workforce monitoring laws

Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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Australia's workforce monitoring laws rank second least complex, only behind the US, balancing IP protection with employee privacy, reveals a new study.
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Epsilon establishes interconnect points at the 'Continental Edge'

Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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Epsilon provides access to an interconnected mesh of subsea cable providers, enabling connectivity between Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.
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Broadcom completes $5.9 Billion acquisition of Brocade

Mon, 20th Nov 2017
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Broadcom finalises a USD $5.9 billion acquisition of Brocade, bolstering its storage and networking prowess after overcoming delays with CFIUS.
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Silver Peak tech makes bandwidth bottlenecks a thing of the past

Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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Interroll, a supplier to major US airports, has deployed Silver Peak's Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN solution to improve bandwidth and connectivity.
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DIY or managed SD-WAN - what about co-managed?

Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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When implementing SD-WAN should enterprises DIY or opt for a managed service? Silver Peak's Nav Chander argues the case for co-managed deployments.
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Verizon provides 7 trends driving IT transformation in 2018

Fri, 10th Nov 2017
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​Already we're breaking into November with December not far behind – where has the year gone? Verizon has provided key trends for the year ahead.
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CASE STUDY: From constant downtime to seamless connectivity

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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This SMB retail store was experiencing many challenges with maintaining reliable and secure Internet connections before meeting Cradlepoint.
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PCCW Global launches service to connect MPLS networks to Microsoft Azure

Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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The Network-as-a-Service product that extends a customer's MPLS network service to both Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Office 365.
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Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.
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Megaport and Alibaba Cloud announce partnership to benefit both parties

Fri, 19th May 2017
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The partnership will provide enterprises with direct and scalable access to Alibaba Cloud via the Megaport global SDN.
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WatchGuard report: 30% of all malware isn't caught by legacy AV

Mon, 8th May 2017
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WatchGuard's Quarterly Internet Security Report says that 30% of malware attacks are new or zero day exploits - and legacy AVs are missing threats.
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Bankrupt Avaya enters asset purchase agreement - ANZ MD assures partners

Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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Avaya earlier this year filed for bankruptcy and has now announced it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Extreme Networks.
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Telstra, Innovix among Fortinet APAC partner winners

Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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Telstra Business Technology Services has won a key award at Fortinet's Global Partner of the Year awards, with Innovix, Syscom and MEC also winning.
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Avaya files for bankruptcy, looks for a new path

Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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Networking giant Avaya seeks revival with Chapter 11 filing, aiming to slash debt and refocus business strategy.
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New Sofacy attacks against US government agency

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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Recently, Unit 42 identified a spear phishing e-mail from the Sofacy group that targeted the United States government - here is a rundown.
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Australian retailers losing sales by ignoring customer privacy issues

Mon, 23rd May 2016
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A panel has highlighted the dangers facing retailers about ineffective management of data and its damaging effects on customer trust & confidence.