Stories by Staff - Page 61
Kiwis earn cash for hosting ads with new Android app
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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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Telecom to retire outdated SMTP email server, affecting less than 15% of customers.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.
WatchGuard leads the way in key security markets...
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard shines in security markets, hailed as a leader in Unified Threat Management and Next-Gen Firewall by Frost and Sullivan.
The industry asks... Why no security analytics market?
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
There is no such thing as a 'security analytics market,' says Gartner analyst. No common features, capabilities, or competitive dynamics.
Goodbye status quo... Hello Brocade?
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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dc
Data centers embrace SDN and NFV, ditching rigid legacy networks for agile solutions that promise efficiency and scalability.
Observatory Crest distie deal opens new ANZ doors for Tintri
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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observatory crest
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tintri
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distributors
Tintri partners with Observatory Crest to bring its advanced storage solutions to the ANZ market, promising innovation in virtualisation.
UXC Connect: Outsourcing versus offshoring...
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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uc
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uxc connect
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contact centre
UXC Connect's Ian Poole discusses the fine line between outsourcing and offshoring ICT, urging businesses to weigh options for optimal ROI.
F1 in Milan beckons as HP NZ reveals Race to Monza winning Partners
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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hp
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codeblue
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dimension data
HP New Zealand announces winners of HP Race to Monza promotion, including personnel from Ingram Micro and Exeed.
Gartner: Top 3 reasons why Govt tech projects fail...
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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risk & compliance
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government
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analyst report
Over the last few years, we have seen an increasing number of high profile government IT projects end in spectacular failure.
Govt: Labour hasn’t done their homework in education
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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government
Labour needs to do some research and catch up with what’s happening in the education sector, says Nikki Kaye, Associate Education Minister.
You gotta 'Roll' with it, take your time, and launch straight into Xero channel
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Auckland's startup Roll integrates with Xero, targeting creatives and beyond, simplifying business management with their new SaaS offering.
'Intensified' retail competition to drive wholesale telecom worth
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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ovum
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telcos
Although the prices of many commodity wholesale services are falling, accelerating traffic volumes will ensure that wholesale revenues will continue to grow.
New Telecom Ultra Fibre plan signals decline of the landline
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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uc
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fibre
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telco
Telecom, soon to be Spark, has launched Naked Ultra Fibre, a faster fibre service that signals the decline of the landline.
Boost for SMBs as Govt grants NZX exemption
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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government
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smb
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nzx
New Zealand SMEs will find it easier to raise capital with the introduction of a new growth market, supported by alternative disclosure rules.
Introducing Apple's new US$5bn spaceship HQ...
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
'It's a pretty amazing building,' said Steve Jobs in June 2011, referring to Apple’s new spaceship headquarters.
Kiwi parents... Are you educating your kids about online safety?
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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mobility
Over half of New Zealand children aged 3-15 either have their own mobile devices or use their parents' devices, says a Trend Micro survey.
Industry veteran heads up Interactive Intelligence's ANZ IT deployment push
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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uc
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it industry
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contact centre
Paul Crump brings over 25 years' IT expertise to Interactive Intelligence as Territory Manager, ANZ, focusing on business process automation from Melbourne.
Is Govt's 'mismanaged' Windows XP migration costing taxpayers millions?
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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windows
Labour's ICT spokesperson accuses Peter Dunne of mismanaging the outdated computer systems in the public service, leading to increased security risks.
2degrees redefines roaming for Kiwis visiting Australia
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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uc
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telco
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vodafone
2degrees launches New Zealand's lowest roaming rates in Australia, giving customers simple and affordable options.
Labour’s education policy aims to reduce digital divide
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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schools
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labour party
Labour vows to bridge digital divide with portable computers for students in Years 5-13, aiming to make digital education accessible for all.