Stories by Staff - Page 597
The source in the cloud?
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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virtualisation
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amazon
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outsourcing
The financial crisis has spurred a boom in IT outsourcing, with cloud computing transforming the landscape. IDC forecasts a USD $3.45 billion market by 2025.
A diverse role
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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edutech
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uc
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software development
Mainfreight CIO Kevin Drinkwater on the juggling act of a CIO: balancing swift solution delivery, keeping costs down, and navigating the cloud revolution.
The CIO juggling act
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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volution
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cio
IBM study reveals CIO role evolution; no longer just IT chiefs, they're strategic, innovating at the board level, shaping business futures.
Auckland University looks to the cloud
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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virtualisation
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iaas
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it automation
Auckland University will continue its trend-setting embrace of IT technology in 2010 when it begins a cloud computing beta test trial with VMware.
TelstraClear merges with Aussie parent?
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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uc
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contact centre
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telstra
[Updated]Just one line in a press release may have signalled an end to TelstraClear’s autonomous operation in New Zealand.
Appeal to rebuild Samoan Telecentres
Mon, 30th Nov 2009
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supply chain & logistics
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microsoft
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cloud services
An appeal has been launched to raise money to rebuild four Telecentres destroyed in the earthquake and tsunami that struck Samoa in September.
Video interview: Creative Assembly's Kieran Brigden
Mon, 30th Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Creative Assembly's Kieran Brigden shares insights on the highly anticipated Napoleon: Total War in an exclusive chat with Game Console.
Brash bags broadband plan – TUANZ retaliates
Mon, 30th Nov 2009
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tuanz
The 2025 Taskforce report released today by former National leader Don Brash recommends that the government’s $1.
Santa’s hotline lights up Xmas tree
Mon, 30th Nov 2009
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lord of the rings
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telecom
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king kong
Telecom’s seven-storey high Christmas tree was lit up by the sound of children’s wishes at its unveiling in Auckland on Saturday.
Kiwi Pingar revolutionises search engines
Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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microsoft
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aut
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strategy
Tauranga software company Pingar unveiled its latest application today – a new search algorithm that takes the browsing out of browsing.
New Super Street Fighter IV trailer released
Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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acp
Capcom unveils new characters for Street Fighter IV reboot in trailer, with at least two more reveals expected. Will it stop Ken fans?.
PCI compliance for dummies? Not here
Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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risk & compliance
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pci compliance
New Zealand excels in PCI compliance, but companies must integrate it into business strategies to safeguard their brand, says RSA's Francois Marais.
Briscoes saves with SAP
Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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risk & compliance
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sap
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risk management
Briscoes and EziBuy fight against recession with SAP ERP, improving efficiency and forecasting better margins, per MD Rod Duke.
Mobile data streaks ahead
Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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uc
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telco
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vodafone
Opera Mini's data compression helps global users save, driving a 155% surge in users and over 263 million MB of mobile data usage.
Infected iPhone? Duh!
Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
New 'Duh' worm hits jailbroken iPhones, stealing data and enrolling devices in a botnet, signalling significant security risks for users.
Red Dead Redemption slated for April 2010
Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Rockstar Games reveals release window for highly-anticipated title, Red Dead Redemption, and confirms trailer launch date.
Silly season security for Internet shoppers
Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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phishing
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martech
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commerce systems
As the holiday season heats up, Internet security firms, such as AVG and BitDefender, urge online shoppers to stay vigilant and follow basic safety tips.
New Mass Effect 2 character trailer revealed
Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
BioWare reveals new trailer featuring Tali in upcoming game Mass Effect 2, hinting at potential new romance storyline.
Axis scoops video surveillance vendor of the year award
Thu, 26th Nov 2009
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analyst report
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axis
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awards
Axis Communications triumphs at Frost and Sullivan Awards, winning IP Video Surveillance Vendor of the Year, underlining their market dominance.
Microsoft promote Tovia Va’aelua
Thu, 26th Nov 2009
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microsoft
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datacom
Tovia Va’aelua, known for his work at Microsoft NZ, is set to lead the Server and Tools Business in the Philippines from Dec 2009.