Stories by Staff - Page 64
Watch this smartwatch space… Microsoft makes move into wearables
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Redmond will unveil the ‘Microsoft Smartband’ in the coming months, with 11 sensors, open APIs and cross-platform capability.
Rural schools compete for HP prize pool
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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hp
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schools
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chromebook
HP joins forces with Rural Women NZ, offering rural primary schools a chance to win a share of a £20,000 tech prize pool.
Facebook fights back with official response to 'emotional' study...
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Facebook's emotional study analysed in public explanation. Experiment in question ran in 2012. Review practices to improve.
HP NZ: Combat cyber security with the four P's...
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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hp
HP NZ emphasises the four P's - Products, People, Policy, Processes - as crucial for fighting the complexity of cyber threats.
On the ball HD expands UFB offering across NZ
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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uc
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telco
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hd
Auckland ISP HD Net announces new locations for its UFB services across New Zealand. CEO Simpson says demand is increasing.
Has 'emotional' studying Facebook crossed the line?
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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facebook
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social media
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ovum
Facebook has faced criticism over recent research which manipulated users’ emotions, raising questions over ethics.
2talk: Benefits of VoIP contact centre
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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crm
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uc
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martech
2talk's Julian Rivers-Smith details how VoIP revolutionises contact centres, from cost savings to remote working flexibility.
Schneider Electric: Cutting through the DCIM noise
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
The confusion on DCIM solutions can be compared to the analogy between the dashboard of 1967 VW Beetle and Toyota Prius.
Surface switch? Microsoft launches bold rebranding plan
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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smartphones
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microsoft
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nokia
Microsoft is set to dramatically rebrand its hardware portfolio, starting with its flagship Surface devices and Windows Phone handsets.
Boost for ISP market as Kiwi wholesaler targets 'big three'
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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next generation wholesale
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isp
New Zealand telecoms market faces domination by three major players, leaving smaller ISPs to battle for remaining 10%.
NZ IT spending tops $11 billion… Where’s YOUR money at?
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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smartphones
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hyperscale
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dc
New Zealand's IT spending to reach NZ$11.3bn this year, in line with global pace, with growth expected to pick up in 2015.
Boost for Kiwi students as Microsoft NZ helps hone digital skills
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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edutech
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microsoft
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ministry of education
Microsoft NZ's IT Academy boosts Kiwi students' digital skills, earning them special recognition at Parliament from Education Minister Hekia Parata.
'Major milestone' as 2degrees launches 4G in Auckland
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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uc
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telco
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4g technology
2degrees’ journey into fourth generation mobile has been unleashed with the launch of 4G across 72 sites in central Auckland.
Will Software Defined Storage change your IT strategy?
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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storage
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ibm
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eagle technology
Software defined storage (SDS) is changing the game for businesses, offering cost optimization and increased agility.
Top bosses vacate following “ahead of schedule” Dicker Data merger
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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express data
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dicker data
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express online
Top Express Online bosses, CEO Danny Moore and General Manager Gavin Troxler, leave the company after its integration with Dicker Data.
UPDATED: Done deal...? Vocus buys Kiwi fibre optic firm
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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fx networks
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vocus group
Vocus Communications is on the verge of confirming a deal in excess of $100m, after distancing itself from buying Orcon’s wholesale division last week.
Staff web usage: To filter, or not to filter...
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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phishing
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hcm
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email security
SMEs face a constant dilemma: trust staff or monitor their web use. Web filtering can safeguard companies legally and financially, and boost MSP revenue.
Warehouse Group pounces as electronics retailer leaves NZ market...
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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partner programmes
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customers
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expansion
Good Guys is leaving the New Zealand market, with The Warehouse Group taking over its appliance stores in Auckland.
New plug & play 3D printer - suitable for every classroom
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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3d printing
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comworth
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volution
The XYZ Printing Da Vinci 1.0 revolutionises school learning with its low-cost, easy-to-use 3D printing, nurturing STEM interest.
Analysis: Ingram Micro and it's Brand of Brothers...
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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ingram micro
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distributors
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volution
Ingram Micro's new logo represents a seismic change of direction for the distribution giant, showing its investment in the future.