Stories by Staff - Page 58
Microsoft unveils futuristic TechEd 2014 line-up...
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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volution
Microsoft's annual TechEd New Zealand IT conference to feature insights into cloud, mobile and advanced device interaction.
Expert view: Apple / IBM deal
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ibm
Warwick prof analyses Apple/IBM deal, saying it marries consumer mobile mastery with enterprise system expertise, posing challenges and opportunities.
A10 Networks unveils new partner program to 'empower channel growth'
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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it training
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certification
A10 Networks has launched its A10 Affinity Partner Program in Australia and New Zealand, while offering three tiers of partnership.
When it comes to ICT, Govt tells Greens... Innovate this
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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government
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green party
Minister Joyce critiques Greens for outdated views on NZ's innovation, stressing significant advancement in ICT and R&D since 2008.
New 4G services ahead as Telecom lays out August plans...
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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uc
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government
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telco
Telecom to boost NZ's broadband with 4G services in August, using the largest block of 700 MHz spectrum for wider, faster coverage.
Is Key's credibility on the line over Dotcom case?
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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government
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labour
Does Prime Minister John Key need to front up to New Zealanders about the increasingly murky process surrounding Kim Dotcom's residency?.
Billion-dollar question: Can cash boost NZ ICT industry?
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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government
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ict
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green party
Green Party unveils plans for smarter economy with $1bn extra investment in research and development and tax breaks for businesses.
Microsoft WPC 2014: Where everybody knows his name...
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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cloud services
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partners
Satya Nadella charms WPC 2014 with a fresh vision, signalling a transformative era for Microsoft, evoking genuine excitement.
Film review: How to Train Your Dragon 2
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Throw into the mix a classic ‘good vs evil’ battle against the dreadful dragon hunter and you have a movie that appeals to viewers of all ages.
Scholarship makes good use of summer study break
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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apps
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awards
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university of waikato
Waikato Uni student seizes summer scholarship, creating impactful apps and gaining firsthand research experience.
Barracuda launches 'flexible' Virtual License Portability
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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it automation
Barracuda Networks unveils virtual license portability, allowing customers to transfer licenses between different virtual platforms.
IT veteran on-board as SnapperNet strengthens NZ channel support
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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distributors
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partners
SnapperNet appoints Dale Campbell as Business Relationship Manager, enhancing its commitment to channel partners.
Labour slams Govt's millon-dollar tech start-up u-turn...
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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government
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labour
Govt's U-turn on tech start-up funding, days after criticising Labour's similar plan, sparks calls of 'shamelessness' from critics.
Sky's the limit as Microsoft reveals cloud-first partner strategy...
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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cloud services
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Some 16,000 attendees, 75 plus Kiwi partners and one very clear message from Microsoft - let's win together in a mobile-first, cloud-first world.
Govt drives digital future with million-dollar tech start-up funds
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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government
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ict
Government invests $1m to help ICT start-ups become investment ready, part of the Ministry of Business's Accelerator Programme.
Microsoft takes channel leap of faith with empowering Office 365 plans
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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public cloud
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cloud services
Microsoft embarks on a groundbreaking shift with Office 365, aiming to revolutionize the channel partners' role and customer engagement.
Microsoft sure of Azure momentum with new Certified program
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft Azure's partner momentum is at an all-time high, with over 57% of Fortune 500 companies using the cloud platform.
Microsoft drives four-frontal assault on Partner program
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft kicked off Worldwide Partner Conference with plans to revamp the company’s partner program, revealing four new incentives for partners.
Xero challenges Enterprise Application market veterans as industry sets to grow
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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supply chain & logistics
Asian Enterprise Applications market grew 5.1% in 2013, slower than previous year, due to cautious investment, says IDC.
Open source boost as Linux Conference heads to Auckland
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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open source
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Seen as a meeting place for the free and open source software communities, the Linux Conference is set to be held at the University of Auckland early next year.