Stories by Staff - Page 568

Microsoft explains Apprentice involvement
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Microsoft NZ turns Apprentice team's ideas into a real ad campaign, showcasing their Security Essentials on top sites from today.

February's biggest IT threats named
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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network security
Fortinet reveals February's top IT hazards, with ransomware leading amid a surge in spam campaigns, showcasing the evolving cyber threat landscape.

ICANN chief urges African internet expansion
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom calls on African nations to enhance affordable internet access, equating the current digital deficit to a modern drought.

Analyst: 2010 a year of reckoning for IT expenditure
Tue, 9th Mar 2010
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Industry analyst Ovum has said that CIO confidence in their ability to predict IT spending has been shattered.

Informatica's Siperian acquisition applauded
Tue, 9th Mar 2010
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Informatica's acquisition of Siperian has been applauded by strategic partners including HP, Capgemini, and Deloitte, for enhancing MDM solutions.

AVG: 'We'll continue to give resellers value'
Tue, 9th Mar 2010
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resellers
AVG is offering a three-for-one deal on Internet Security licences in a promotional campaign to benefit resellers.

Juniper targets Tokyo Stock Exchange
Tue, 9th Mar 2010
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partners
Juniper Networks revolutionizes the Tokyo Stock Exchange with its arrownet technology, setting a new standard for global financial trading platforms.

Westcon appoints new MD
Tue, 9th Mar 2010
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distributors
Leigh Howard has been named Managing Director for Australia, while Wendy O'Keeffe continues to serve as Executive Vice President for the Asia Pacific region.

EMC: 30% of all backups fail
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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Around 30% of backups fail daily, leaving companies exposed, warns David Schneider of EMC's Back Up and Recovery Systems.

Vodafone sorry for service disruption
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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Vodafone has apologised to customers affected by a network failure in the weekend which affected customers in the Bay of Plenty.

Citrix breaks down cloud barriers
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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cloud services
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it services
Security and cost concerns are the biggest barriers in cloud adoption, according to the virtualisation, networking and SaaS firm.

Theresa Gattung’s legacy
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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telco
Theresa Gattung's memoir, Bird on a Wire, challenges her successor’s high salary and reflects on government regulation of Telecom’s copper network.

Microsoft dates Office 2010
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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Microsoft sets Office 2010 release for May 13th for businesses, consumer launch in June. Free upgrade from Office 2007 available.

Gentrack signs watertight deal
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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martech
Gentrack signs watertight deal Outpost Central and Gentrack have partnered to deliver real-time water consumption information to consumers.

NorthgateArinso picks up Convergys HR division
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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payroll systems
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hr
The HR and software services provider has said it is to strengthen its business with the acquisition of the HR management division of Convergys.

RightNow 'reinvents' cloud relationships
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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licensing
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volution
RightNow unveils new Cloud Services Agreement, promising to redefine cloud computing with client-focused solutions free from hidden costs.

Focus on data caps 'one-eyed' - ISPANZ
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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ISPs make more profit from data caps than the underlying broadband service, says ISPANZ president Jamie Cairns.

iPad to hit US stores April 3rd
Sun, 7th Mar 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Confirming an official release date, Apple has announced that the iPad will hit US shelves on April 3rd, with pre-orders starting next week.

Apple to host videos in the cloud
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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storage
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple is reportedly planning to move iTunes video libraries into the cloud, following talks with content providers.

Epson unveils 'world's first' interactive projector
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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Epson launches interactive 450Wi projector, a revolutionary tool transforming any surface into a networked multimedia touch-screen.