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April Fools for Symantec split - what does this mean for NZ channel partners?
Symantec

April Fools for Symantec split - what does this mean for NZ channel partners?

Symantec splits into two companies on April 1, but NZ channel partners face uncertainty amid unconfirmed rumours of the firm's exit from the country.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
The increasing need for cloud security solutions
Data Loss Prevention

The increasing need for cloud security solutions

With the threat landscape changing and the propensity for malicious attacks increasing, the role of security vendors and resellers is more important.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
Symantec to shut up shop in NZ?
Symantec

Symantec to shut up shop in NZ?

Symantec is rumoured to be about to exit New Zealand, with the company shutting up shop March 31 according to market speculation.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015

Global Stories

Symantec stories

Ian McAdam takes on top local Symantec role
Symantec

Ian McAdam takes on top local Symantec role

Symantec appoints Ian McAdam as its new Pacific managing director, six months after Brenton Smith departed the role.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Symantec: Leaked Flash zero-day likely to be exploited by attackers
Storage

Symantec: Leaked Flash zero-day likely to be exploited by attackers

New zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Flash could allow attackers to remotely execute code on targeted computer, says Symantec.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
New MD for Symantec Pacific region
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New MD for Symantec Pacific region

Ian McAdam will lead and drive growth across Symantec's enterprise security business and support customers and partners in the Pacific region.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Cybercrims bypassing two-factor authentication with simple txt
Multi-factor authentication

Cybercrims bypassing two-factor authentication with simple txt

Strong passwords and two-factor authentication are no match for simple social engineering, with Symantec warning of a new password recovery scam.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2015
Symantec still number one in changing security software market
Data Loss Prevention

Symantec still number one in changing security software market

Gartner believes that 2014 is the last year that the market will exhibit such solid double-digit growth in its current form.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2015
Victorious Veeam slams Symantec following patent win
Virtualisation

Victorious Veeam slams Symantec following patent win

Symantec's bid to 'stifle competition' because 'its legacy physical backup products could not compete' fails after Veeam wins three year patent battle.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 14th May 2015
Security: A concern, and an opportunity
Malware

Security: A concern, and an opportunity

Increasingly fast and precise cyberattacks are cause for concern for customers - but they're also an opportunity for the reseller channel.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
'Tactical shift' in cyberattacks and high ransomware for NZ
Malware

'Tactical shift' in cyberattacks and high ransomware for NZ

New Zealand is a nation of oversharers - and a popular target for ransomware according to a new report from Symantec.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
Internet security market to reach $43m by 2020
HP

Internet security market to reach $43m by 2020

The internet security market will be worth $42.8 billion by 2020, with a CAGR of 8.1% during 2014-2020, according to Big Market Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Familiar channel face heading up Dell NZ
Network Infrastructure

Familiar channel face heading up Dell NZ

A familiar face is heading up Dell New Zealand, with former Dell channel manager James Arnold taking over as New Zealand general manager.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
Security vendors' tough battle in SMB market
Firewalls

Security vendors' tough battle in SMB market

Small businesses worldwide increased content security spend by 9.6% in 2014, representing 28% of total enterprise content security market.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
Former Symantec boss now heading up Dell Software
Network Infrastructure

Former Symantec boss now heading up Dell Software

Brenton Smith, who previously headed up Symantec locally as managing director and vice president, Pacific, has reappeared at Dell, taking on a new rol.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Symantec stories

Symantec to launch new channel programs in October
Partner Programmes

Symantec to launch new channel programs in October

Symantec is set to revitalise its channel approach with fresh programs in October, targeting enhanced security focus after its corporate split.

By Anthony Caruana • 2 min read • Fri, 1st May 2015
Intralinks expands Enterprise Fabric Partner Ecosystem
Symantec

Intralinks expands Enterprise Fabric Partner Ecosystem

Intralinks is expanding its Enterprise Fabric Partner ecosystem, bringing MobileIron, Okta, and Symantec on board to manage and secure high-value content.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015