Stories by Staff - Page 121
Profits galore as Kiwi business confidence soars
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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Kiwi firms hit 20-year optimism high, eyeing more jobs and profit, as NZIER flags nationwide economic upswing.
Poetic Apple ad turns the Air serious
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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Apple's new iPad Air advert, narrated by Robin Williams, showcases the device's capabilities through a poetic recital.
Why security networks need to grow up...
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Cybersecurity must evolve, demanding more skilled human intervention and a shift away from outdated models to combat advanced threats, says expert.
Blue Coat and Check Point extend security partnership
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Check Point to become primary provider and deliver frontline support for the Blue Coat X-Series in the network security firewall market.
Former Symantec VP wins Arbor Networks presidency race
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Arbor Networks appoints Matthew Moynahan as president, replacing Colin Doherty. Moynahan has previously held various executive positions.
NZ tech firm twice as powerful following US wireless win
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Kiwi tech firm PowerbyProxi revels in a landmark US deal with Texas Instruments, poised to double its workforce, bolstering NZ's engineering talent.
Google internship underway for Waikato student
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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University of Waikato student Boris Pfahringer is embracing Googlism as he begins an internship with web-giant Google in New York City.
Wynyard Group delivers on £21.5m revenue forecast
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Wynyard Group has met its 2013 revenue forecast of GBP £21.5m following its successful IPO, announcing an impressive 62% revenue growth.
Worst decline in PC history as industry “bottoms out”
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Global PC shipments hit an historic low, plunging for the seventh quarter in a row as smartphones and tablets dominate.
Sophos expands presence to Silicon Valley
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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network infrastructure
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network security
Sophos opens new office in Silicon Valley as it looks to enter next phase of growth and strengthen support for partners in North America.
Gartner: Apple is not a retailer
Fri, 10th Jan 2014
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analyst report
Apple is not a retailer, says industry journal. While Apple's stores may be successful, they are fundamentally different from traditional retailers.
Inside Intel's new wearable devices portfolio...
Fri, 10th Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
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byod
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has announced a range of products and initiatives aimed at accelerating innovation in mobile and wearable devices.
Get proactive and reduce IT risk
Fri, 10th Jan 2014
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risk & compliance
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software development
Blaming technology for failures is common, yet many IT issues stem from poor management, says Ray Delany, CEO of Designertech. Proactive oversight is key.
4 reasons behind the growing interest in IT risk
Thu, 9th Jan 2014
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cybersecurity
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Exploring why IT risk interest is surging: Board members focus on cybersecurity, driven by lack of understanding and pressures to disclose.
App Store sales smashed US$10 billion mark in 2013
Thu, 9th Jan 2014
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Apple's App Store exceeded $10 billion in sales in 2013, with December's $1 billion making it the most lucrative month ever.
Secrets to launching a successful side-business
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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social media
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blogging
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linkedin
Side-gigs, from blogging to web design, are key to thriving in today's economy. Discover how to leverage your skills and network for entrepreneurial success.
Kiwis demand faster broadband and more data
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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orcon
More than forty per cent of Kiwis are looking to upgrade to a faster broadband technology such as UFB or VDSL, a new survey reveals.
Android out in front as device market braces for 2.5 billion unit sales
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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Android leads as global device sales approach 2.5 billion, with emerging markets driving growth and mobile phones dominating shipments.
Kiwi IT spending set to smash $11 billion mark
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
New Zealand's IT spending projected to hit $11.1 billion in 2014, up by 2.2%, driven by demand for devices like PCs and tablets.
Aggressive Samsung goes for the jugular in 2014
Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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digital entertainment
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Samsung storms CES 2014 with a show of strength in tech, unveiling game-changing TVs and appliances for the Home of the Future.