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Stories by Sam - Page 14

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Auckland's NorthWest Shopping Centre uses tech to address customer behaviour change

Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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Auckland's NorthWest Shopping Centre will use Aerohive's retail Wi-Fi solution to enhance the shopping experience.
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IN PICS: MEF16 Baltimore - Day 2

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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MEF16 kicks off in Baltimore with workshops, demos and keynotes. Over 1200 guests attend to shape the future of communications.
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Symantec takes a step into the future with AI powered cyber defence

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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Symantec has launched Symantec Endpoint Protection 14, featuring artificial intelligence to combat new cyber threats.
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Kiwi tertiary education needs a 'wakeup call' for future innovators and entrepreneurs

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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More than 40% of SMEs in New Zealand don't believe the education system prepares students for working in their businesses, according to MYOB survey.
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The hyper-connected world, change & automation at MEF16

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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MEF16 opens in Baltimore with keynote speakers discussing the importance of change, automation and Third Network Services.
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Current demand and future outlook for mainframes in digital business

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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software development
Digital business increases demand for mainframes, according to a BMC survey of over 1200 executives and tech professionals.
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The Instillery drives global growth with new COO

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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Fast-growing cloud service provider, The Instillery, appoints new COO, Jamie Wallis, to lead operations and global expansion.
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Industry collaboration is critical, PCCW Global CEO says

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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PCCW Global CEO, Marc Halbfinger, calls for collaboration and improved security in the Network Services and tech industry.
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Managing identity gap - Oracle unveils new data innovations

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Oracle has introduced new data management platform innovations to help marketers unify consumer IDs from different devices and platforms.
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IN PICS: MEF16 Baltimore - Day 1

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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cloud services
Attendees are in for a jam packed schedule throughout the week, with the opening networking reception currently happening.
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Ixia unveils new solution to reduce data corruption in the enterprise

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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network security
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Ixia has launched the latest addition to the company's network taps family of products to fortify business critical application security.
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New Zealand fibre war: Chorus vs Spark

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Chorus responds to Spark's 'Upgrade NZ' fibre push, urging customers to research broadband options independently.
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A rising star in Kiwi tech -TSG makes top 25 on TIN100

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Transaction Services Group (TSG) has been ranked in the top 25 of the Technology Investment Network's TIN100 Report.
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'Transformative' industry work done by NEXTDC channel partners

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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The success of our partners is our success, and the awards are a great opportunity for us to reflect on the complimentary nature of our relationships.
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Equinix to play host for Facebook & TIP Voyager trials

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Voyager is the first step in the collaboration to develop the next-generation network ecosystem for hardware and software.
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Kiwi born fitness app hits the big time overseas, but not at home

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Kiwi fitness app, My Virtual Mission, has gained 30k users in the UK and US, but has been slow to take off in its home market of New Zealand.
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DNA Connect inks Sbox distie deal

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Sbox has announced DNA Connect as the latest distributor to join its 'Partner First Program' to expand its solutions in Australia and New Zealand.
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Xero's eSign functionality goes live

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has been working closely with Inland Revenue to make a number of compliance and taxation processes easier.
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ESET discovers 'disturbing' router security issues

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
At least 15% of home routers in the UK are unsecure, with weak passwords and software vulnerabilities, according to research by ESET.
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Rimini Street invests in growing ANZ demand for Oracle & SAP

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Rimini Street expands in Australia and NZ due to increased demand for enterprise software support, with a new opening in Melbourne.