Stories by Staff - Page 79
Transforming IT from cost centre to business contributor
Mon, 19th May 2014
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data analytics
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bi
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big data
The channel must evolve, aiding IT managers to leverage analytics tools and transform IT from a cost centre into a strategic business partner.
Channel unrest, businesses on the brink and a backlash for Booth Babes...
Mon, 19th May 2014
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smartphones
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
NZ's tech market faces upheaval: Microsoft to cut fees, businesses teeter on edge, and a final say on booth babes controversy.
Symantec: New era of ‘Mega Breaches’ signals bigger payouts for cyber criminals
Sat, 17th May 2014
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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symantec
After lurking in the shadows for the first ten months of 2013, cyber criminals unleashed the most damaging series of cyber attacks in history.
Auckland's heart to beat smarter with new intelligent app
Sat, 17th May 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Auckland set to introduce a smart app, making it NZ's first city to provide a personalised, real-time CBD experience for visitors. Launching mid-June.
UR-Hell as Kiwis click over 2.3 million malicious links in 2014...
Sat, 17th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
The number of malicious links clicked on by New Zealanders in Q1 2014 reached 2.3 million, according to a report by Trend Micro.
Continued support for Computers in Homes announced
Fri, 16th May 2014
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government
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computers in homes
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digital content
The Computers in Homes project will receive $2.5 million in additional operating funding in 2014/2015, as announced in yesterday’s Budget.
Kiwa Digital delivers iconic tale through sign language
Fri, 16th May 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Children with hearing impairments are now able to enjoy one of New Zealand’s favourite stories, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, as a digital book.
Wellington seeks overseas talent as IT industry explodes
Fri, 16th May 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
New Zealand's Wellington looks to attract skilled IT workers from the UK with the help of Xero. More than 500 IT jobs are currently available in the region.
3D printing provides new growth opportunity for resellers
Fri, 16th May 2014
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3d printing
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comworth
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industrial
3D printing's new frontier: Comworth offers resellers competitive edge with affordable, user-friendly Da Vinci 1.0 printer. Ideal for various sectors.
Two new tax measures to support business R&D
Fri, 16th May 2014
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government
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callaghan innovation
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startups
Innovative NZ firms to benefit from new tax measures for R&D expenditure, estimated to return $58.1m to companies over 4 years.
Convergence confusion is causing business leaders to launch ill-judged initiatives
Fri, 16th May 2014
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ovum
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convergence
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partners
Lack of understanding of IT is causing businesses to miss opportunities, says Chief Research Officer for Ovum IT.
Warehouse CFO Stephen Small tragically passes away
Fri, 16th May 2014
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cfo
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the warehouse group
Warehouse Group CFO Stephen Small has tragically passed away, according to the retailer. He will be greatly missed.
“Fogettaboutit” Google - Courts will make tech policy
Fri, 16th May 2014
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google
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analyst report
European Court declares 'right to be forgotten,' forcing Google and others to allow data erasure requests, challenging the speed of tech laws.
Photo-stop! Adobe Creative Cloud suffers major outage...
Fri, 16th May 2014
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martech
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personal computing devices
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apple
Adobe has reported that its Creative Cloud online service is down, leaving users without access to Photoshop and InDesign among other applications.
HP: The mobile workforce's network...
Fri, 16th May 2014
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
HP explores software-defined networking as the solution to BYOD strains on legacy IT systems, aiming to enhance performance and security.
How EMC's VSPEX solution can boost your business...
Fri, 16th May 2014
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storage
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virtualisation
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dr
EMC's solutions can help you store, manage and protect your computing resources more efficiently while consolidating your hardware investments.
HP strengthens commitment to NZ channel partners
Thu, 15th May 2014
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
HP New Zealand has reiterated its commitment to the channel community and its focus on driving more business through its channel partners.
Will court’s decision on the “right to be forgotten” do more harm than good?
Thu, 15th May 2014
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uc
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google
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telco
Google is required to remove links to inaccurate or irrelevant search results, according to a ruling by the European Court of Justice.
Virtual Learning Awards find elearning winners
Thu, 15th May 2014
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asnet technologies
The inaugural Virtual Learning Awards have acknowledged some of New Zealand’s top contributors to the elearning community.
Do female CIOs raise IT budgets higher than males?
Thu, 15th May 2014
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ict
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analyst report
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affinity
In 2014, female CIOs expect to increase their IT budgets 2.5 percent, whereas male CIOs report an average increase of 0.2 percent.