Convergence stories

Why it’s time to embrace a single vendor SASE solution or risk confusion
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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it training
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sd-wan
In the evolving cyber threat landscape, adopting a single vendor SASE solution is crucial for streamlined security and network management, enhancing protection and coherence.

NZ retailers urged to prioritise CX over tech advances
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
E-commerce retailers should prioritise improving customer experience over merely pursuing tech advances, according to Convergence.

How to converge physical security and IT to better protect businesses
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
To tackle rising data breaches and fast-evolving privacy regulations, businesses must now merge physical security with IT.

Global UCaaS market to reach 131 million users by 2028
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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convergence
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cagr
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mobile
Global Unified Communications as a Service market set for a 10.3% growth over the next five years, with mobile UCaaS services gaining momentum.

Qvantel secures contract to boost Telecom Namibia's digital expansion
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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ict
Qvantel, a Digital BSS provider, has won a contract from SATEC Group to supply Telecom Namibia with their Flex BSS platform.

NetWitness lauded as cybersecurity leader in GigaOm Radar Report
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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siem
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ndr
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microsoft
NetWitness has been celebrated as a cybersecurity industry leader, specialising in NDR and SIEM, in the GigaOm Radar Report.

Businesses reconsider cloud-based AI over data privacy concerns
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
Businesses may pivot away from cloud-based AI systems to on-premise servers due to rising data privacy concerns.

Kiwi firms risk IP loss through unchecked AI use – report
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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samsung
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productivity
Kiwi companies could lose their intellectual property through unchecked artificial intelligence use, warns Convergence.

IT leaders are driving security and networking team convergence
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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sase
IT leaders are encouraging the unification of networking and security teams to tackle rising global cyber threats.

Deutsche Telekom adds to security Portfolio with Fortinet's FortiSASE
Sat, 7th Oct 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Deutsche Telekom partners with Fortinet to strengthen its security portfolio and drive networking and security convergence.

Paessler serves OT teams with first ever extension of PRTG
Thu, 20th Apr 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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convergence
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servers
Paessler AG has launched its first product extension, Paessler PRTG OPC UA Server, designed for customers in the industrial sector.

Logpoint adds new capabilities to cybersecurity ops platform
Fri, 31st Mar 2023
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cybersecurity
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convergence
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critical infrastructure
Logpoint has announced the new release of capabilities to its cybersecurity operations platform, converging SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, endpoint security, and BCS tech.

Fortinet named Visionary for Endpoint Protection in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Tue, 7th Mar 2023
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Fortinet states that this recognition is in part due to its ability to integrate behaviour-based endpoint protection, EDR and XDR.

Shared spectrum, converged networks will shape enterprise connectivity in 2023 and beyond
Fri, 10th Feb 2023
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iot security
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wireless networks
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healthtech
In 2023, assisted by an increasingly cooperative regulatory environment, the future of enterprise networks is about to be born on a global scale.

Fortinet announces latest breakthrough in ASIC tech
Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Fortinet unveils FortiSP5, a breakthrough in ASIC technology, offering enhanced security and cost savings for distributed networks.

What the metaverse means for retail brands and eCommerce
Mon, 18th Jul 2022
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ecommerce
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ar, vr & metaverse
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cloud services
Already retailers are exploring the metaverse as a new platform for sales, what are the possibilities and what do brands need to be thinking about?.

IT siloes dissolving as firms mobilise IT ops & DevOps convergence
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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devops
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apm
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software development
Legacy processes are disappearing as IT siloes vanish due to the impact of COVID-19, according to a global study from LogicMonitor.

Four tips for organisations to help future-proof their OT security strategy
Tue, 19th May 2020
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iot security
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cybersecurity
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convergence
As the OT security market rapidly evolves, businesses must adapt their strategies. Forescout offers four essential tips for future-proofing OT security.

Huawei releases ShapeCloud DC integration solution
Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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multi-cloud
Huawei ShapeCloud data center integration solution supposedly helps operators cope with data center requirements and challenges.

Disruption and digital transformation - highlights from Convergence
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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microsoft
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intergen
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convergence
Scott says New Zealand research shows that only 8% of companies are prioritising the transformation of products.