Stories by Sam - Page 12
Former NZME exec to head MYOB's NZ operations
Fri, 25th Nov 2016
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financial systems
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myob
Carolyn Luey, formerly of NZME, takes the helm of MYOB's NZ division, eyeing innovation and local business success.
Execs and IT pros show 'significant disconnect' with disaster recovery
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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edutech
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dr
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cloud services
C-level executives and IT professionals have a significant disconnect when it comes to disaster recovery, says Evolve IP survey.
Pizza drone deliveries are a thing now - Kiwi customer gets first taste
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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drones
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fleet management
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pizza
In a world first, a Peri-Peri Chicken Pizza and a Chicken and Cranberry Pizza have been dropped off to a customer in Whangaparoa.
Industrial automation behind tech spending growth in APAC, researcher says
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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it automation
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it budget
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analyst report
In the APeJ region, IDC forecasts tech spending in manufacturing will hit USD $36 billion by 2020, driven by industrial automation and efficiency gains.
Zscaler hires Former FireEye exec to manage ANZ
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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zscaler
Zscaler appoints Sean Kopelke as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, bolstering the security cloud company's regional presence.
Red Hat unveils 'secure, reliable and innovative' Linux platform
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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dr
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open source
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cloud services
Red Hat launches Enterprise Linux 7.3, boosting enterprise IT with enhanced security and disaster recovery innovations.
Pure storage has 'widened the gap' for organisations looking to invest
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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pure storage
Pure Storage leads with future-proof NVMe upgrades, predicting a sweeping shift in enterprise flash storage protocols by 2019.
Victoria Uni lecturer creates bot to investigate creativity
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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ai
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victoria university
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ml
Tom White, a researcher from Victoria University in Wellington, has created a bot that adds or removes smiles to people's faces in images.
Mark Zuckerberg fights back against fake news on Facebook
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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facebook
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u.s. presidential campaign
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO, has addressed the issue of fake news on his own Facebook page, stating that they take misinformation seriously.
Use your 'common-sense' online this holiday season, researcher says
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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online shopping
Beware of online cybersecurity scams this Christmas as fake retail apps appear on app stores, warns cybersecurity expert.
Adams says Netsafe to play key role in curbing online harassment in NZ
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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netsafe
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aras
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police
Netsafe steps up as NZ's authorised agency to combat rising tide of online harassment, Minister Adams announces.
Used smartphones a 'disruptive force' to the global market
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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mobile operators
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analyst report
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market growth
Rise of second-hand smartphones disrupts market, with IDC forecasting a leap to 222.6m devices by 2020, shaking up the industry.
HPE spearheads innovative modern workspace tech
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled its new smart conference room service, built in collaboration with leading technology and service providers.
OKI moves in on ANZ channel with new reseller partnership
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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oki data
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cartridge world
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partners
OKI partners with Cartridge World to expand its channel in Australia and New Zealand. Cartridge World will resell OKI devices at its franchise stores.
PwC wins iSANZ award for interactive cyber security simulation
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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pwc
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isanz
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awards
PwC's 'Game of Threats' wins Best Security Awareness Campaign at iSANZ awards, acknowledging local contributions to info security.
8x8 introduces its premium feature rich CCaaS product to AU and NZ
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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crm
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uc
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martech
8x8 is a global organisation that recently opened up business in AU & NZ after experiencing strong demand in the area - find out what they offer here.
Kiwi scientist gets $25k grant for revolutionary autism communication tool
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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autism
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kiwinet
Scientist from Christchurch receives $25k boost to develop Talk With Me, a high-tech software to help children with Autism.
Technology changing the face of retail, exec says
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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smart appliances
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solar power
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retail
Electricity retailers are urging for a robust debate on emerging technology, with the customer at the forefront of the industry's development plans.
'Courageous leadership' needed in sea of disruption, says exec
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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distributors
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avnet technology solutions
Avnet's ANZ HR director, Jennifer White, promotes courageous leadership in a time of hyperactivity and transformation.
Xero boosts regional tech job opportunities with new Hawkes Bay office
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero to open new office in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay, aiming for 30 support jobs by next year. #tech #employment.