Stories by Staff - Page 60
Online tool targets youth literacy and numeracy
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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online assessment
New Zealand introduces an online tool aimed at enhancing literacy and numeracy among youth aged 15-25, focusing on Māori and Pasifika learners.
CIOs: Startup trends worth watching...
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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forrester research
With the press overhyping 3D printing, virtual reality, and Bitcoin, it’s hard for CIOs to track the startup trends impacting business today.
Threesy-does it as Microsoft revamps Office 365 SMB plans
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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Microsoft to launch 3 new Office 365 plans for SMBs, offering enhanced features and flexibility, starting October 1.
Kiwi SMEs set for improved cash-flow thanks to Xero
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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financial systems
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optimizer hq
Kiwi SMEs to boost cash flow with new Xero and Optimizer deal, offering low cost credit card payments through Swipe HQ.
'Purpose-built' internet offers $34 billion potential for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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New Zealand businesses could boost economy by $34bn with better internet use, says Innovation Partnership research.
Are Kiwis ahead of the curve with digital devices?
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
While New Zealander’s love affair with television endures, TV sets alone are no longer enough to satisfy Kiwis appetite for content.
WPC beckons as Microsoft makes bold Azure cloud move
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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public cloud
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iaas
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microsoft
Microsoft is rolling out new storage services tied directly to Azure, ahead of the tech giant’s Worldwide Partner Conference next week.
Commission warns Kiwis to watch out for in-app purchases
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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apps
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commerce commission
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retailers
Consumers are being warned about the potential for accidental in-app purchases, especially during the school holidays.
NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Kiwi internet provider, Slingshot, now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option, becoming New Zealand's largest company to do so.
Voyager: How Kiwi businesses can 'keep on keeping on…'
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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cloud services
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voyager internet
Kiwi businesses can survive disasters using cloud technology, says Voyager's Dave Porteous, showcasing resilience and continuity.
Dimension Data NZ: Know your business' road map
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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cloud services
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dimension data
Dimension Data NZ emphasizes the crucial role of understanding your business roadmap for effective disaster recovery and business continuity operations.
Thriving ANZ partner lifts two key Nutanix awards
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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bearena
IT services provider BEarena has won two awards at the Nutanix Asia Pacific Partner Conference, including Partner of the Year for Australia and New Zealand.
How to build user trust in your business mobile apps...
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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apps
While consumers may assume that established, trusted businesses will develop trustworthy apps, this is not necessarily the case.
CommVault fuels cloud growth with revamped partner program
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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cloud services
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partners
CommVault launches enhancements to its PartnerAdvantage program to support service providers in the cloud industry.
Tech start-ups on the rise as Govt pledges $30m grants prize
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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government
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startups
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palm
New Zealand expands its network of business incubators with the introduction of new technology-focused incubators.
Windows XP business upgrades offers PC market crucial lifeline
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Global PC market set to contract by only 2.9% in 2014, with a relative revival due to business upgrades and replacements.
Would a Labour CTO lead a ‘Digital Upgrade’ in NZ?
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Labour plans to create the position of Chief Technology Officer to advise the Prime Minister and Cabinet on ICT issues.
Commission consults on approach to copper cost modelling
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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commerce commission
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copper network
Commerce Commission invites feedback on cost modelling proposals for UCLL and UBA services, aiming for fair telecom pricing.
Kiwis earn cash for hosting ads with new Android app
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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apps
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postr
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payto
Thanks to a Wellington-based technology start-up, users can get paid for hosting advertising on their device’s lock screen with the Postr app.
Xtra Xtra! Telecom changes email service to boost security
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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uc
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telco
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xtra
Telecom to retire outdated SMTP email server, affecting less than 15% of customers. Changes expected to take less than 5 minutes.