Latest News

Check out our Latest News below and stay up to date via our LinkedIn page.

Good backups in 3-2-1. And don’t forget to TEST

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...

read more
Securecom acquires Prophecy Networks

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...

read more
Leadership Changes at Securecom 

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...

read more
Securecom wins 2022 Reseller News Innovation Award

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...

read more
Improving uptime, security and lowering costs at FlexR

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...

read more
Securecom a winner at the Reseller Awards

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...

read more
Māori Language Week

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,...

read more
Securecom delighted to Sponsor Auckland Netball

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...

read more
Recent Microsoft campaign sees Carters win!

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...

read more
Reseller WIICT Achievement nomination for Mel Knight

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...

read more
Microsoft Surface Expo a success

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...

read more
Securecom invites you to…

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...

read more
Securecom clients enjoying their Modern Work environment

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...

read more
Microsoft Phishing email with fake voicemail messages

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....

read more
Microsoft On-Prem vulnerabilities, again.

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...

read more
Securecom thrilled to support Changing Minds.

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...

read more
WIN a Microsoft Lightweight Surface Laptop Go!

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...

read more
New Year – New Team member

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...

read more
My Hero

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

read more
Celebrating Christmas 2020

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

read more
Work Experience for Future Techs

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...

read more
Are you worried about Phishing Attacks?

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...

read more
Fun Westie Celebration Lunch

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...

read more
Congratulations to our first Securecom Graduate!

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...

read more
We have great HP WFH packages.

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.

read more
Great HP Bundles for WFH

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

read more
New Appointment to our Network Services Team

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.

read more
Video Conferencing Up and Running!

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...

read more
Video Conferencing Upgrade in our Office

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...

read more
Celebration of Nationwide Project

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

read more
Securecom’s Cycle Squad… of 1!

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

read more
Securecom Service Desk receives appreciation!

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...

read more
Breakfast Served at Securecom

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

read more
Appointment of new Account Manager at Securecom

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...

read more
Top Young Talent at Securecom

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...

read more
We love happy customers

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

read more
Communication is the key in times like this!

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...

read more
Securecom on Microsoft Teams

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

read more
Culture Celebration

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...

read more
Our values in Maori

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...

read more
Skopik assisting Securecom with new office fitout!

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

read more
Securecom and Cityhop partnership

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

read more
Create Better Meeting Experiences with HP Presence

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....

read more