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New Cybersecurity Reporting Obligations for New Zealand’s Financial Sector
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) and the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) have recently introduced new cyber resilience reporting requirements for banks, non-bank deposit takers, and insurers. These regulations aim to enhance the financial sector’s ability to...
Cyber Capability Reporting deadlines for New Zealand’s Financial Sector
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) and the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) have recently introduced new cyber resilience reporting requirements for banks, non-bank deposit takers, and insurers. These regulations aim to enhance the financial sector’s ability to...
Get ready for Windows 11: Better hybrid work with more convenience
Even good things must end and so it is for Windows 10. With end-of-life scheduled for October 2025, now is the time for planning the upgrade to Windows 11: you don’t want the date sneaking up on you, resulting in a rush job and potential disruption. Of course, the...
Good backups in 3-2-1. And don’t forget to TEST
By: Steve Snook, Head of Cloud, Securecom Though we all know how important they are, backups are often only treated with the respect they deserve directly after an incident where one would save the day. Nobody deserves the panic of lost data, and avoiding that pain is...
Securecom acquires Prophecy Networks
Auckland-headquartered specialist, managed security services provider Securecom, has acquired Hawkes Bay network solutions provider Prophecy Networks as it grows its national presence. Prophecy Networks will operate as Securecom Hawkes Bay, bringing valuable...
Leadership Changes at Securecom
Securecom today announced a series of internal changes to its leadership team, which are effective from 1st April 2023. Greg Mikkelsen (former Sales and Marketing Director) is promoted to Managing Director. Former Managing Director Chris New takes up the position of...
Securecom wins 2022 Reseller News Innovation Award
RESELLER NEWS is proud to announce the winners of the Innovation Awards in 2022, featuring a leading and diverse line-up of partners, vendors, distributors and individuals across New Zealand. The winners were selected from 2244 finalists (including...
Improving uptime, security and lowering costs at FlexR
FlexR is a company that was formed by 2 kiwi entrepreneurs having a problem with their original business. Their fuel card business was growing too fast. Their legacy system of manually inputted data, semi-automated invoicing, and managing customer accounts...
Securecom a Finalist in 5 categories at the 2022 Reseller News Innovation Awards
Reseller News is proud to announce the finalists of an enhanced Innovation Awards in 2022, housing a record-breaking number of submissions in what will be the largest celebration of ecosystem excellence in delivering transformative customer solutions...
Securecom signs 5-year IT services agreement with Radius Care
Radius Care, one of the country’s leading aged care providers will benefit from a 5-year agreement, signed with award-winning IT leader, Securecom. The agreement covers the implementation of Securecom’s TotalCARE solution which is their comprehensive IT support...
Securecom a winner at the Reseller Awards
More than 600 attendees came together under the Reseller News roof in Auckland in May to set the industry benchmark for ecosystem innovation and excellence across New Zealand at the 2021 Reseller Awards. We were delighted to be recognised as one of the winners in the...
Securecom Signs 5-Year Partnership With New Zealand Health Group
Disabled People Benefit From ICT And Health Sector Leaders’ Tech Innovation People with disability will soon benefit from the 5-year partnership agreement between award-winning IT leader, Securecom, and New Zealand Health Group, the country’s largest network of...
Securecom a winner at the Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards 2021
Microsoft New Zealand has celebrated the outstanding achievements of its Aotearoa partner network at the recent 14th annual Microsoft Partner Awards. Microsoft is delighted to announce that Securecom was a winner in the Surface category. The Microsoft New Zealand...
Finalist in 4 categories – Reseller Innovation Awards 2021
Securecom Limited are thrilled to find we are finalists in 4 categories – Cloud Innovation, Security Innovation, SMB and Management Excellence – Chris New.Great to get short listed and we keep our fingers crossed as the winners will be announced in November!...
Māori Language Week
Securecom Limited has come a long way over the years with our use of Te Reo. Our meeting rooms are even in Te Reo, Auahatanga, Kua Whakatauhia, Makau, Manaaki and Tika – our Company values. A big thank you to Tewai Rangi-Hadfield, our very own wahine toa,...
Securecom delighted to Sponsor Auckland Netball
SecureCom Limited have been delighted to sponsor Auckland Netball and the Northern Stars this season - they have given us a lot to cheer about - super proud of your team culture and tenacity. Auckland Netball are a fantastic partner - SecureCom provide IT Support and...
Recent Microsoft campaign sees Carters win!
A recent campaign with Securecom Limited & Microsoft saw Carter’s Tyre Service win a Surface Laptop Go! Congratulations – Carters are using Surface devices to mobilise Managers and provide tablet functionality when they are away from...
Reseller WIICT Achievement nomination for Mel Knight
Huge congratulations to our very own superstar Melany Knight, for being nominated in the Achievement category for the Reseller News Woman in ICT awards 2021. Mel is such a fantastic leader at Securecom Limited – she has led many business initiatives to...
Microsoft Surface Expo a success
Securecom is hosting a Microsoft Surface Expo this week in the office and yesterday was the first of two breakfast sessions, showcasing the entire range and demonstrating the Surface Hub. Didn’t take long for expressions of interest to be raised! Still a few spots...
Securecom invites you to…
Come and view the latest Microsoft Devices – Let’s see what Surface for Business devices can do for you! Learn about a hybrid work environment, using Microsoft Surface for Business devices and Microsoft 365: View the Microsoft Surface range of hardware See modern...
Securecom clients enjoying their Modern Work environment
Our customers and their staff love their new setup enabling them to work in a digital and modern environment. Manuhiri are a Securecom client and entrusted our Technology Supply Services Team to modernise and update their current working methods. Through the Modern...
Microsoft Phishing email with fake voicemail messages
Just a heads up that there is a Microsoft 365 Phishing email making the rounds using fake voicemail messages, redirecting you to enter your office credentials. If this has happened to you, please change your password and contact us immediately if you need assistance....
Microsoft On-Prem vulnerabilities, again.
New patch Tuesday revealed a new critical “Remote code Execution vulnerability” within On-Prem Microsoft exchange servers. Successful exploitation could allow an actor to gain remote code execution with elevated privileges on the impacted device. This can facilitate...
Securecom thrilled to support Changing Minds.
Securecom Limited‘s social club fundraises during the year and despite Covid keeping us out of the office we were able to make a reasonable donation to Changing Minds! This charity was selected for the great work it does in the community – especially around...
1st day in the Securecom Office for this “YoungSTAR!”
The Network team were introduced to the newest member of the team – Finn Kelly! Welcome buddy and in a few years we will get you on the tools! View Post on LinkedIn
And the winner is… Congratulations Stride Investments
Congratulations to Stride Investment Management for winning the Surface Laptop Go in the IdentityCARE promotion. Stride has proactively implemented the IdentityCARE program to improve end user security.
WIN a Microsoft Lightweight Surface Laptop Go!
Microsoft Surface for Business and Surface Hub are incredible devices for better collaboration. Securecom is an Authorised Surface Partner so get in touch to prove how Surface enhances remote working. We all need that right now! Click here to learn more about the...
Mercy Hospice moved to Microsoft Surface devices
Securecom are proud to digitally transform Mercy Hospice into a new Modern Work Environment.Learn more here and watch the video below. https://youtu.be/9jBEhMACz6U View Post on LinkedIn
New Year – New Team member
Welcome to José Soares who joined our Securecom Limited team yesterday! We love seeing comments like this from a new employee after Day 1! Getting home to my wife today after work I was met at the door with this question: “How was your first day at...
My Hero
Muhammad Atif Khalid was grateful to have the opportunity to meet one of his heroes yesterday! Pakistan cricketing legend Waqar Younis was in town, touring with the Pakistan Cricket team. View Post on LinkedIn
Celebrating Christmas 2020
Christmas Shenanigans are continuing in the office today! Glen Towersey and Dave Shennan manned the Securecom champagne and strawberry trolley! An annual tradition to thank the team and also wear some ridiculous hats! View Post on LinkedIn
Work Experience for Future Techs
Super lucky to have Rooshan Cheema from Mission Heights Junior College in the office for a week of work experience! So after some training he has been learning the internal tools along with powering up another batch of HP Probooks 430 G7’s for one of our health care...
Are you worried about Phishing Attacks?
IdentityCARE can greatly reduce risk with this & Identity Access protection.Do you want you and your organisation protected? Sign up for IdentityCARE and grab an opportunity to win the NEW Microsoft Surface Laptop GO – valued at $1,549 To find out more about...
Fun Westie Celebration Lunch
Securecom had a Westie cultural appreciation day this week. Celebrating all our employees who currently live or have lived out West. Plus a couple of wannabees … Dave Shennan Chris New! We now all have a better understanding of what it takes to be a Westie! View Post...
Congratulations to our first Securecom Graduate!
Securecom celebrates its first Graduation from our Engineer Graduate Program – Kaushal Halai has worked hard to pass milestones over the last 2 years and we are thrilled that he is now working in an Engineering role – well equipped (including new tools!) for the...
HP Elitebook 830 G3 with FREE 3-year accidental damage protection warranty*
Empower your team to thrive in the new normal with a HP WFH bundle. Click below link to view all of our bundles currently on offer. *Purchase the Gold Bundle before 31/10/2020 and receive FREE 3-year accidental damage protection warranty & $100 cash back on your...
We have great HP WFH packages.
Empower your team to thrive in the new normal with a HP WFH bundle. Purchase the Silver Bundle before 04/11/2020 and receive $100 cash back. Please click this link to view the details of this great offer.
Reseller News Innovation Awards 2020 win – Digital Transformation
We are thrilled to have won the Reseller News, Emerging Technologies – Digital Transformation award! Recognition for the digital transformation that enabled Mercy Hospice to move its infrastructure to the Cloud, gain great visibility of its IT environment and...
Great HP Bundles for WFH
Empower your team to thrive in the new normal with a HP WFH bundle. Purchase the Bronze Bundle before 04/11/2020 and receive $100 cash back. Please click this link to view the details of this great offer. View Post on LinkedIn
New Appointment to our Network Services Team
A big welcome to Anand Bengali who has joined the Securecom team. Responsible for the Deployment of the Network Services and management of the Network Services Team. Reach out to Anand if you need assistance with your Network.
Video Conferencing Up and Running!
And they’re in! Simple to install and only a few cables required. We’ve also installed a Samsung Flip2 interactive display in our primary meeting room to use as a digital whiteboard. Please reach out to our sales team to arrange a demo to see the setup in action. View...
Video Conferencing Upgrade in our Office
Our new Video Conference units have arrived and are ready to be installed! Securecom chose the Poly Studio X-Series due to their feature set, quality, compact size, ease of install and use and compatibility across a range of VC providers such as Microsoft Teams. Stay...
Great opportunity to join the Securecom team!
Check out our ad and join the team as a Senior Systems Engineer based in Auckland.
Celebration of Nationwide Project
Following a successful rollout of TotalNET SD Wan to 128 Liquorland NZ stores nationwide, it was awesome that Brett O’Hanlon brought the team some supplies! Great start to a continued ongoing partnership. View Post on LinkedIn
Securecom’s Cycle Squad… of 1!
Whilst many have said they will cycle to work – Dave Shennan is the first to actually pull on the lycra and fasten the cleats! Good on you for getting the exercise in before work and doing your bit to save the planet! View Post on LinkedIn
Securecom Service Desk receives appreciation!
The Securecom Service Desk were surprised on Friday when this amazing box of cupcakes arrived! Sent by Sensational Sommer at #HealthCareNewZealand – she has really appreciated the effort and lengths the team goes to assisting her with urgent requests, often late at...
Breakfast Served at Securecom
Mondays in July start with a buffet breakfast at Securecom! We thought it would be a good way to start the Winter week off right … View Post on LinkedIn
Securecom announce a finalist in the Reseller News Women in ICT Awards 2020.
Securecom Limited is super proud of Tracey Goldstine being announced a finalist in the Reseller News Women in ICT Awards 2020 – Community Award. Tracey has worked hard over the year celebrating the teams different cultures and has actively advocated for diversity in...
Appointment of new Account Manager at Securecom
Massive welcome to Monica Tattersall who has joined the Securecom Limited team, as an Account Manager. She will be helping small to medium size companies with their general IT requirements, especially around Office 365, Cloud Migration, Remote Working and Mobile...
Top Young Talent at Securecom
Massive congratulations to Jaun-Pierre van Nieuwholtz who has been honoured as top young talent to emerge in the NZ IT industry at the 2020 30 Under 30 Tech Awards. JP really lives our values and is highly regarded by all at Securecom Limited and his customers! View...
We love happy customers
We love it when our customers are so grateful for the service we provide that they dropped in a massive gift basket! Thanks Alex @ChristianSavings – so appreciated! View Post on LinkedIn
Microsoft announces plans to establish datacentre in Auckland
Congrats Vanessa and the NZ Microsoft team – outstanding news and a huge endorsement to the local team and NZ. View Post on LinkedIn
Office Waste Sustainably Repurposed
Recently we partnered with All Heart NZ Charitable Trust, to move on our unwanted office furniture when we moved to our new premises. View Post on LinkedIn
Some fun with Microsoft Teams background
Have you noticed the new background options in Microsoft Teams. The ladies at Securecom were having a bit of fun playing around with these today? View Post on LinkedIn
Communication is the key in times like this!
Communication is definitely the key in times like this! Securecom this week asked the team for snaps of what is happening in their bubbles! Jason Kelly is being a responsible Dog Dad and limiting screen time – note, the cat is patiently waiting for its turn! View Post...
Securecom on Microsoft Teams
Securecom held a companywide meeting via Microsoft Teams. Great to have 80% of the team join, while others remain taking calls we are able to record using Microsoft Stream, they can view the meeting later, to keep up to date! View Post on LinkedIn
Culture Celebration
Today we celebrated the culture of our staff who hailed from South Africa. They shared with us their food, their memories and a few of the reasons why they moved to NZ! Kylan Kukard, Pedro David, Terence Harvey, Jaun-Pierre van Nieuwholtz and @Erich Clarke Engelbrecht...
Our values in Maori
Securecom launched the first “Te Reo with Tewai” session – Tewai Rangi our Service Desk Manager is coaching us on correct te reo pronunciation. Our meeting rooms are named after our values in Maori. It won’t be long before Kua Whakatauhia (committed) is rolling off...
Securecom has been awarded the Microsoft Suite Silver Security Award
We were proud to recently be awarded the Silver Security competency for our work with the Microsoft suite of security products. As the threats become more dynamic and sophisticated, products like Microsoft ATP, Azure Security Centre, and Microsoft Sentinel play an...
Skopik assisting Securecom with new office fitout!
Securecom Limited was thrilled that it could engage Skopik to assist with our new office fitout! Who doesn’t love a company that cleans up after themselves? Sometimes it just the little things that make a huge difference! View Post on LinkedIn
Securecom and Cityhop partnership
Securecom has partnered with Cityhop! A very sustainable option for our Engineers as they move around the city. Jeremy was one of the first to sign up and learn how to book a vehicle for a planned site meeting. View Post on LinkedIn
Create Better Meeting Experiences with HP Presence
The rules have changed. With work arrangements more flexible than ever before, businesses need to find effective solutions to keep their teams connected and collaborative no matter where they are. Technologies like HP Presence have come on the scene to do just that....