Stories by Staff - Page 29
Storage boost as Westcon loves VDI like X-IO
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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X-IO Technologies launches X-Pod for VDI, a new infrastructure solution developed with Cisco UCS and VMware Horizon View.
Sheer Driving Pleasure? Vodafone NZ powers new era of connected car innovation
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Vodafone and BMW launch ConnectedDrive in New Zealand, allowing BMW vehicles to connect to Vodafone's machine-to-machine (M2M) platform.
Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Over 20% of enterprises will have digital security services focused on protecting IoT devices by 2017, according to Gartner.
Calling all hackers... Wellington Hackathon fast approaching
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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On November 1-2, geeks, freaks, and residents are coming together to hack Wellington City in the heart of Miramar, Wellington’s creative suburb.
Vodafone staff use smartphones, in place of access cards
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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Vodafone pioneers with HID Global to let staff use smartphones as secure access keys, waving goodbye to traditional swipe cards.
Could the next election be hacked?
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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This year’s election has been and gone, however the debate over New Zealand’s cyber security and surveillance is still a hot topic.
Elementary my dear Watson... IBM launches biggest analytics release in 10 years
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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IBM has launched Watson Analytics, a natural language-based service that provides instant access to predictive and visual analytic tools for businesses.
Why Alibaba's plans for global expansion is a 'long-term play'
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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Alibaba's quest for global expansion faces stiff competition in Europe and North America, marking it a 'long-term play' in the digital market.
Off the scales as Apple smashes record iPhone sales...
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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Apple shatters records, selling over 10 million iPhone 6 models in just three days post-launch, according to CEO Tim Cook.
NZ CIOs... Every budget is now an IT budget
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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CIOs must work with business executives & the CFO to ensure that IT is incorporated early in strategic planning and budget processes - Gartner.
Was iPhone 6 launch 'pure Apple theatre'...?!
Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
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Apple's iPhone 6 launch dazzles with theatre, leaving competitors and fans awe-struck, yet questioning its overt control.
iHusband... Can iPhone 6 save 20 years of marriage?
Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
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Polish man queues for 44 hours in Bristol to buy iPhone 6 in bid to salvage 20-year marriage after recent split.
Boost for Kiwi schools as Instructure makes moves into ANZ...
Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
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Instructure's Canvas expands in ANZ, promising to revolutionize Kiwi schools with cutting-edge learning tech.
To the US and beyond... Christchurch software firm raises $2.35m funding
Sat, 20th Sep 2014
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Shuttlerock, the visual marketing software company, has raised $2.35m in Series A funding and opened an office in Los Angeles.
Snow-Way? Internet MANA shuns US with whistleblower visa plans...
Sat, 20th Sep 2014
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Internet MANA urges NZ's new gov to offer whistleblower Edward Snowden a safe haven, citing his sacrifices in exposing global surveillance.
Microsoft initiates Round Two of jobs cuts... Lays off 2,100 staff
Sat, 20th Sep 2014
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In a bid to streamline post-Nokia buy, Microsoft lays off 2,100, with 747 in Washington, marking its largest jobs cull since 2009.
Data centre market to undergo 'dramatic change'... Four disruptive factors revealed
Sat, 20th Sep 2014
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Disruption in the data center market is predicted by Gartner as four main factors take hold, potentially driving major changes in the industry.
Pond invites all educators to jump on in
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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N4L's Pond opens its digital doors to every NZ educator, introducing 'Make a Splash' for seamless school integration into its portal.
Your Invite: Bitcoin conference coming to NZ in Nov...
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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NZ hosts its first Bitcoin conference this Nov, aiming to catalyse adoption with top speakers. Queenstown to merge tech with adventure.
Eyes on the prize... Kiwi firm wins Health App award
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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An app designed to help New Zealand GPs and optometrists confidently diagnose eye disorders has won a prestigious health award.
Yealink “revitalises” VoIP market… heads to NZ
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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Yealink shakes up the VoIP industry, introducing affordable, high-quality solutions to New Zealand, ending the monopoly of big names.
North America head steps down as Xero eyes key global recruitments
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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Xero’s head of North America, Peter Karpas, is stepping down. CFO, Ross Jenkins, will lead operations in the US until a replacement is found.
Boost for travellers as Serko cements AirPlus integration offering...
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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Serko Incharge customers can now access AirPlus transaction information, streamlining the expense reconciliation process.
Chorus outlines UBA and Boost proposals...
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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Chorus submits to Commerce Commission, outlining the need for differentiated broadband services to meet growing demand.