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Barracuda appoints new ANZ country manager
Firewalls

Barracuda appoints new ANZ country manager

Mike Romans appointed as Barracuda's new country manager for ANZ, aiming to boost sales and refine channel strategy amidst security market growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 8th May 2013
Government Novopay contract continues despite issues
Human Capital Management

Government Novopay contract continues despite issues

Australian payroll provider Talent2 keeps $105 million 10 year Novopay contract as switching back to Datacom, simply exchanged one set of risks for another.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2013
Microsoft's Windows 8 gamble backfires
Microsoft

Microsoft's Windows 8 gamble backfires

Software giant set for biggest product overhaul since 'new Coke' 30 years ago, as Steve Ballmer's 'bet-the-company' gamble looks lost.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2013
Sophos sees 'explosive' mobile device management growth
Firewalls

Sophos sees 'explosive' mobile device management growth

Company's Mobile Control now protects over two million devices, an increase of one-million devices in less than five months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th May 2013
Gates: iThink Microsoft tablets are better
Microsoft

Gates: iThink Microsoft tablets are better

Microsoft chairman unsubtly sticks the boot into Apple, questioning its lack of a keyboard and failure to run Office.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th May 2013
Allied Telesis makes in-house MD promotion
Supply Chain

Allied Telesis makes in-house MD promotion

Fresh from a New Zealand operations restructure, the networking and wireless vendor promotes Scott Penno to APAC marketing director.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 7th May 2013
Tablets on the slide BlackBerry? Not just yet
Apple

Tablets on the slide BlackBerry? Not just yet

BlackBerry's CEO predicts tablets will wane in 5 years, yet IDC data shows a 142.4% surge in shipments, challenging his view.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 7th May 2013
DC appointed Quantum's exclusive NZ distributor
Quantum Computing

DC appointed Quantum's exclusive NZ distributor

Distribution Central now exclusively delivers Quantum's tech in NZ, intensifying data protection and big data solutions to the NZ market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th May 2013
Staff to supply own devices by 2017?
Bring Your Own Device

Staff to supply own devices by 2017?

By 2017, half of employers will require staff to bring their own devices for work, transforming the culture of client computing in business.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 7th May 2013
SNAP offering national VoIP solution for corporates
Unified Communications

SNAP offering national VoIP solution for corporates

SNAP redefines corporate communication with a robust, cost-effective national VoIP solution, promising unparalleled resilience and flexibility.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 6th May 2013
What makes AeroHive wireless so different
Wireless Networks

What makes AeroHive wireless so different

AeroHive revolutionises wireless networking for large-scale users, bypassing conventional controller failures with its novel cloud-based system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2013
New model takes Brother into the corporate printing market
Cloud Services

New model takes Brother into the corporate printing market

Brother last week officially introduced it's new high speed business grade HL-S7000DN printer to the local market. Why is it so different ?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2013
Five questions directors should ask about cloud governance
Partner Programmes

Five questions directors should ask about cloud governance

Board members need a clear understanding of cloud computing benefits and how to maximise them through effective governance practices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 4th May 2013
Does your business develop your job skills?
Information Communication & Technology

Does your business develop your job skills?

As skills shortages become more prevalent, particularly in IT, fewer than half of New Zealand employees are happy with the training they get at work.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2013
China rules the PC world
Apple

China rules the PC world

China rose to the top of the PC market for the first time last year, relegating the US to second place with a lead of over three million units.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2013
BlackBerry CEO: Tablets will fade in five years
Apple

BlackBerry CEO: Tablets will fade in five years

Thorsten Heins has questioned the future of tablets, believing the device will have no reason to exist in five years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2013
Mobile advertising drives Facebook revenue
Apple

Mobile advertising drives Facebook revenue

Social networking says 30% of revenue now comes from mobile advertising, as the site finds new ways to increase profits.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2013
Trade Me users warned over scams
Apple

Trade Me users warned over scams

Auction site says suspicious emails have been sent to users, warning them to stay vigilant against any potential phishing scams.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2013
DC and Avaya target UC mid-market
Distribution Central

DC and Avaya target UC mid-market

Distribution Central and Avaya team up to target SME Unified Communications market in Australia and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013