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Pc tools desktop maestro 3

Review: Pc Tools Desktop Maestro 3

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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PC Tools' Desktop Maestro 3 combines Registry Mechanic and Privacy Guardian for peak PC performance, but beware of its potential cons.
Linksys wrt610n wireless router

Review: Linksys WRT610N Wireless Router

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
The Linksys WRT610N impresses with dual OS support and secure Wi-Fi, ideal for savvy or commercial users, despite its beginner complexity.
Data

Top ten reasons for your customers to use Windows Essential Business Server 2008

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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cloud services
Designed for mid-size business EBS 2008 brings together the series of Microsoft technologies that mid-sized businesses need most.
Businessserver

A server solution for mid-sized business, built on best practice

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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datacentre infrastructure
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EBS 2008 launches in New Zealand, offering mid-sized businesses a server solution built on best practices for simpler, cost-effective IT management.
Graememoon

Technology facilitates SME innovation and growth

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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investment
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sme
New report highlights the importance of SMEs in New Zealand and the link between innovation, technology, and business performance.
Adambrito

Connecting New Zealand with the rest of the world

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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uc
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digital entertainment
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nokia
Multimedia messaging services (MMS) has not had an easy start in New Zealand, nor indeed the rest of the world.
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Are you wired for the unwired enterprise?

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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uc
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lte
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pbx
There's been a lot of talk in the press about the coming 'tidal wave' of unified communications (UC) technologies and what this means to resellers.
Xmas

Hot Xmas predictions: forecasting the nation's wish-list

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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logitech
Christmas product trends and sales techniques in New Zealand. The 3G iPhone and iPods are predicted to be big sellers this year.
Martinhatcher

Nortel's nForce goes into OverDrive

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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education, learning & training
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smb
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sales
In September Nortel launched OverDrive, a new 'frequent flyer' style loyalty program for its nForce channel partners.
Hacked

Oops, I forgot to secure my phone system

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
A hacker breached the US Homeland Security Department's phone system in 2008, making USD $12,000 in calls. Is your PBX system secure? Most aren't.
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Choosing secure power infrastructure for a modern business

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
If the power stops, so does the business. Longer reserve power run times are necessary for converged data networks.
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Data centres – Part three: power and protection

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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dr
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cloud services
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data center planning
As natural disasters loom, 40% of businesses hit could collapse within 5 years, spotlighting the critical need for robust data centre disaster recovery plans.
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Ingram Micro announces new GM for NZ

Thu, 23rd Oct 2008
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partners
Ingram Micro appoints Gary Bigwood as the new GM for NZ, following Miley's move to Sydney with a focus on quick decision-making for growth.
Fallback

Chillisoft to launch new website

Tue, 7th Oct 2008
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deloitte
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chillisoft
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distributors
Chillisoft unveils new website to better reflect its brand, enhancing interaction for resellers, vendors, and end-users with fresh features.
Iomega media xporter

Review: Iomega Media Xporter

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Iomega's Media Xporter offers an easy media storage solution for PS3 and Xbox 360 users, though its need for two USB ports might be a dealbreaker.
Altec lansing t612 speaker dock

Review: Altec Lansing T612 Speaker Dock

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
The Altec Lansing T612 Speaker Dock impresses as a rare iPhone-friendly option, dodging call interference with style, though at a steep price.
Mobileme

Review: MobileMe

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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tablets
MobileMe review: Apple's online storage and sync service shines for those with iPhones and Macs, but its slow sync and need for Apple gadgets may deter others.
Netgear readynas rhd2150

Review: Netgear ReadyNas RND2150

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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gaming
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netgear
Netgear's ReadyNas RND2150: An affordable foray into NAS with simplicity and extra features, though its noise and single drive warrant attention.
Corel wordperfect office x4

Review: Corel WordPerfect Office X4

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
Corel WordPerfect Office X4 impresses with PDF flexibility and nods to classic Microsoft styles, but its high cost could be its undoing.
Openingthedoortosuccess

Opening the door to success

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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storage
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virtualisation
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roi
New Zealand's OSS has become a key player in IT infrastructure, evolving from a two-person team in the 1990s into a nationwide powerhouse. Here's their story.