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Stories by Ashton - Page 105

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join.me brings team video to mobile, starting with iOS
Thu, 12th May 2016
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uc
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collaboration
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connectivity
The popular online meeting and collaboration tool, join.me, has introduced a new and innovative way of connecting with your team.
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Study finds brands aren’t ready for consumer expectations on mobile
Thu, 12th May 2016
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uc
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mobile data
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mobility
97 percent of brands believe that a good mobile experience impacts customer loyalty, yet 4 in 10 remain without a mobile strategy .
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How safe are your emails? An expert breakdown
Thu, 12th May 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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email
Since the concept of email was first floated in the 60s, it has exploded onto the scene, becoming an absolutely crucial part of everyday business.
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Case study: How did this major hotel reduce VM backup storage by 3x?
Wed, 11th May 2016
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virtualisation
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dr
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it automation
It is becoming increasingly vital for businesses to keep up with the ongoing trend of virtualisation. Here's how this IT infrastructure did it.
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John Key's $22m cyber security announcement: Industry insider opinion
Wed, 11th May 2016
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breach prevention
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ai security
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ai
Key recently announced a $22 million fund to go towards setting up a national security agency - here is an industry insider opinion.
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Unable to buy a round because you 'forgot your wallet?' No excuses now
Tue, 10th May 2016
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bluetooth
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cloud services
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tile
Ever gone to the bar when it’s your turn to buy a round of drinks and realised you’ve left your wallet at home? A new innovation will change this.
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Security experts and not for profit produce invaluable tutorial video series
Tue, 10th May 2016
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
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video
Educational videos on critical cybersecurity topics relevant to any organisation have been produced by a group of leading security experts.
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Teachers feel technology improves classroom experience, but few implement it
Tue, 10th May 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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learning
​It has been revealed that the large majority of teachers believe technology helps facilitate learning, however a small minority effectively use it.
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How the .nz domain name is managed put into clear language
Tue, 10th May 2016
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martech
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software development
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domain names
InternetNZ recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the MBIE on the management of the .nz country domain.
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Domain launches innovative Facebook Messenger chat bot
Tue, 10th May 2016
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robots
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martech
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software development
Recently, Domain (Australian real estate website) announced they would be utilising bots to help service their customers.
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Majority of IT professionals feel that increasing complexity is making their jobs harder
Tue, 10th May 2016
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it industry
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ipswitch
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it managers
In an increasingly fast-moving digital world, companies around the globe face issues with managing their IT services.
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MEX listened to their users and enhanced their offerings
Tue, 10th May 2016
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software development
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management
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software
Maintenance Experts recently announced the worldwide release of the all new version of their Comprehensive Maintenance Management System.
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Datacom intern helps create digital assistant for education providers
Mon, 9th May 2016
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edutech
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microsoft
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datacom
The Microsoft Student Accelerator (MSA) program has rapidly risen to prominence amongst New Zealand’s future IT professionals.
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Majority of Aussie organisations have been breached in the past year
Mon, 9th May 2016
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
63 percent of Australian organisations have experienced at least one security breach or incident in the past year, according to a report by CompTIA.
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Workspace of the future: Polycom's James Ware provides insights
Mon, 9th May 2016
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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workplace
At the recent Imagine 2016 event in Auckland, there were many topics discussed, not least of which the power of collaboration and the future.
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AU Govt Cyber Security Strategy: More insider insights
Thu, 5th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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meteorology
We published a story last week to share some authoritative opinions from the industry about the Govt strategy - here’s some more expert commentary.
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New Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps coming to Windows 10
Wed, 4th May 2016
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microsoft
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apps
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windows
Microsoft recently announced a fleet of apps designed specifically for Windows 10 from the social media heavyweights.
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Australia a target for ‘designer’ cyber threats
Wed, 4th May 2016
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
With cybercriminals having a deliberate hand in creating threats that look authentic and are targeted, it is more difficult to recognise spam.
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ALE OmniSwitches gain extra layer of security to battle modern cyber attacks
Wed, 4th May 2016
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malware
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Today's malicious cyber environment has seen the recent technology partnership between Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) and LGS Innovations.
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Aussie PC users patching software vulnerabilities, but big challenges still remain
Wed, 4th May 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
A recent study by Flexera Software had mixed results for Australia’s PC users - is the software on your PC safe?.