Stories by Staff - Page 77
Is Microsoft's new Surface the 'iPad Killer'?
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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personal computing devices
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byod
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apple
Why are we bullish on this model? It's more like a successor to the laptop -- but one that takes mobility quite seriously.
Microsoft sets Azure reseller NZ availability date…
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
The business opportunity for Microsoft’s partners around cloud continues to expand, with news that Microsoft Azure is coming to the Open Licensing program...
30 days of Express Data... $100m revenue for Dicker Data
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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express data
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data's first month with Express Data brings in AU$100m revenue, with a strong start for the consolidated entity.
Massive cyber attack sends eBay into disarray
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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commerce systems
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martech
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payment technologies
eBay is asking users to change their passwords because of a cyberattack that compromised a database containing encrypted passwords and other non-financial data.
Is cloud operator lock in an issue for enterprise ?
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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public cloud
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amazon
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cloud services
As enterprises juggle multiple cloud platforms, the Cloud Ethernet Forum aims to ease interoperability, despite resistance from leading providers.
NZ’s thriving edtech sector attracts investors
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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edutech
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grow wellington
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et4e
NZ emerges as a global edtech haven, attracting major investors and innovators, says NewSchools Seed Fund's Jennifer Carolan.
Trend Micro helps Facebook users fight cyber threats with ‘HouseCall’
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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facebook
With trillions of clicks occurring every day on Facebook, the social platform is a tempting target for spammers and criminals.
Kiwis rack up 2,200 YEARS worth of Spotify music...
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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digital music
Putting that into context, that’s the time it would take to travel to the moon on the Apollo 11 spacecraft over 225,000 times...
Google goes after Apple as top tech firms trail behind...
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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google
Google surges past Apple, becoming the world’s most valuable brand with a value of $159bn, leaving competitors trailing.
Gartner: Google, EU Privacy ruling and Privacy
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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gartner
EU court ruling on Google privacy prompts concerns over increased personal data sharing for identity validation, says Gartner analyst.
Eaton: Powering today’s converged infrastructure
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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virtualisation
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eaton
Eaton champions the need for agile power solutions in a world of fluctuating IT demands, reshaping converged infrastructure efficiency.
Distie deal thrills, Orcon spills and dollar bills
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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orcon
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renaissance
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the warehouse group
Orcon's bidding drama, Renaissance's $1 deal shocker, and big distie wins shape New Zealand's channel market in 2014's first half.
Infinera Intelligent Transport Network upgrades Oz-Japan cable
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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network infrastructure
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telstra
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infinera
Infinera, provider of Intelligent Transport Networks, and Australia Japan Cable (AJC) has announced the completion of a multi-terabit upgrade to AJC’s network.
NZ first as Dimension Data offers businesses double public cloud solutions
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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public cloud
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cloud services
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dimension data
Dimension Data to launch Auckland-based Managed Cloud Platform, becoming first NZ public cloud service provider to offer global and local solutions.
Brocade welcomes ICT provider to ANZ partner program
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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brocade
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amidata
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australian
Brocade welcomes Amidata to their Alliance Partner Network Programme, expanding their networking presence in the region.
Did Microsoft scrap Surface Mini plans?
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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microsoft
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surface
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chip
Satya Nadella is betting on many things as Microsoft’s new CEO, but when it comes to the Surface Mini, it would appear not so much.
Commerce Commission extends copper pricing consultation
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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uc
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commerce commission
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chorus
NZ Commerce Commission extends deadline for determining wholesale prices for UBA and UCLL, aiming for final decision by 1 April 2015.
Novopay shows steady performance for latest pay periods
Wed, 21st May 2014
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government
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novopay
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payroll
Novopay is described as maintaining a steady performance, following the release of the results of the latest Novopay complaints reports for Pay Periods 3 and 4.
Chorus chief quits for TUANZ CEO role
Wed, 21st May 2014
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chorus
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tuanz
Chorus NZ's Head of Industry Relations, Craig Young, has been appointed as the new CEO of the Telecommunications Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ).
Silicon Valley veteran joins PowerbyProxi to focus on international growth
Wed, 21st May 2014
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powerbyproxi
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silicon valley
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nz
PowerbyProxi has appointed Dr. Gani Jusuf, a leading Silicon Valley technology executive, to its board of directors.