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Rough times ahead for networking market

The networking market faces a downturn as Dell'Oro Group predicts short-term challenges for wireless LAN and a decline in cable broadband equipment sales.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2020

Storage

New QNAP appliance adds device monitoring to intranet

The QWU-100 can be used to perform Wake-on-LAN (WoL), Wake-on-WAN (WoW), and device monitoring across the LAN.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2019

Firewalls

Aruba introduces integrated SD-WAN, LAN and security solution

Branch operators face increased complexity and inefficiencies with different tools for managing the network and security from different vendors.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018

Network Infrastructure

APAC committee launched to bring passive optical LAN benefits to APAC

Member companies range from manufacturers, distributors, integrators and consulting companies across the globe.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Network Infrastructure

Cisco, D-Link lead as Indian networking market sees mixed fortunes

LAN networking revenues are up, WLAN revenues are down. So who's winning the market share - and what's driving the changes?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017

Network Infrastructure

Brocade tackles campus data demand with new offerings

New Brocade offerings add the ability to mix different switches in a single stack, offering Kiwi resellers plenty of benefits.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015

Unified Communications

Snap: Everything affects the network

Cloud services offer proven benefits to New Zealand businesses seeking greater economies of scale and agility.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014

Network Infrastructure

Expanding Alcatel-Lucent gains shares across three markets

Alcatel-Lucent outshines rivals in LAN, WLAN, Data Center markets for the third quarter, growing at double-digit rates.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2013

Virtualisation

We need to talk about the network

Businesses of all sizes rely on networks, but as data volumes soar, even robust networks face unprecedented stress. Is your network up to the task?.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2012

Storage

Channeling storage for maximum efficiency

Explaining WAN optimisation to clients isn't always easy. Ian Raper, regional director ANZ, Riverbed Technology, gives some pointers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011

Gaming

Adversity Gaming announces fundraising LAN for Christchurch

Local gaming community does its bit for those affected by the Canterbury earthquake, with the proceeds of an upcoming LAN going to the relief effort.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2011

Unified Communications

Wired for unified comms

As businesses face a deluge of communication apps, systems integrators are offering unified solutions to streamline voice, email, and messaging services.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010

Unified Communications

An Important Voice

Implementing VoIP solutions can significantly increase LAN traffic. Learn effective techniques to minimise congestion and maintain network efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010

Network Infrastructure

Working the network

Over the last 20 years we have seen the positive impact of multiprotocol data networks and also voice, video and data consolidation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010

Network Infrastructure

Content control

In the quest for the perfect digital signage, simplicity and reliability reign supreme, ensuring imagery hits its mark on time.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010

Network Infrastructure

The naked laptop

Flexible working shines but leaves 'naked' laptops exposed to security and data loss risks, challenging the remote work revolution.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2008

Network Infrastructure

The changing IT infrastructure management landscape

As IT infrastructure complexity and costs soar, companies must adopt automated management to maintain uptime and comply with stricter data regulations.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2008