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Intel sparks move into VR realm with proposed Movidius acqusition

Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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Intel eyes future tech supremacy, set to acquire VR innovators Movidius, enhancing devices with smart, connected vision.
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HPE aims for success with go-forward strategy

Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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partners
HPE CEO announces plans to merge non-core software assets with Micro Focus, creating one of the world's largest software companies.
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Stuff launches NZ's first ever fibre-only service

Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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broadband
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fairfax media
New Zealand's first fibre-only service, Stuff Fibre, launches with no fixed term contracts and unlimited data.
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NZ's first organisation to go live with SAP S/4HANA

Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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soltius
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Ballance Agri-Nutrients becomes the first company in New Zealand to adopt SAP S/4HANA in preparation for its digital future.
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Introducing Dell Technologies - Dell + EMC officially merged

Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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network infrastructure
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emc
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m&a
Dell and EMC merge to form Dell Technologies, now the largest privately-held tech titan, poised to shape the next industrial era.
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Meet the newest members of the iPhone family

Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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apple
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apple iphone
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technology gifts
Apple introduces new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, available to Kiwis tomorrow. Features include water and dust resistance. iPhone 7 starts at NZ$1199.
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Apple Watch gets a healthy face lift

Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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wearables
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple Watch Series 2 debuts with health prowess: new swim-proof design, GPS for workouts, and dazzlingly bright screen.
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Early Government buyout a credit to UFB rollout success

Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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uc
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new zealand government
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ufb
Government buys out Ultrafast Fibre due to unexpected confidence in UFB, says Communications Minister Amy Adams.
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Wellington get ready, virtual reality complex could be on its way

Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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national virtual reality complex
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ar
A national virtual and augmented reality complex, titled 'ProjectR' WHERE id = is set to be established in Wellington.
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AU & NZ: An event worse than Y2K, are you protected?

Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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venafi
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y2k
Australian and NZ businesses are being advised to migrate to SHA-2 before January 1st, when browsers will start rejecting SHA-1 certificates.
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Google moves in on Uber's territory with ride sharing app

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Google aims to undercut Uber with the launch of Waze Carpool, a real-time ride-sharing app, focusing on community-driven travel.
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Big finance deal expands LogRhythm's global market presence

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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siem
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logrhythm
LogRhythm secures $50m in funding to accelerate its growth in the rapidly expanding market for threat detection and response solutions.
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Kiwis don't have to face growing tech skills shortage alone

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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schools
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global tech leaders dialogue
NZTech CEO: Global collaboration key in tackling tech skills gap as NZ looks abroad for innovative education models like Israel's.
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Check Point defines new era of security in cloud IT

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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microsoft
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cloud services
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microsoft azure
Check Point pioneers a new cloud IT security era with its advanced threat prevention and unified management across all cloud platforms.
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Equinix drives transformation with two internal promotions

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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dc
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equinix
Equinix promotes Brian Lillie to Chief Customer Officer and EVP of Technology Services to lead Global Customer Success organization.
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Aus & NZ organisations increasingly targeted by ransomware

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
As always, unexpected offers, and especially claims of criminal behaviour that are received by email should be treated with great skepticism.
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How much a cryptomalware attack could cost your business

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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smb
SMBs face up to £99k hit from a single cryptomalware attack, with operational halt and data loss key culprits, warns Kaspersky Lab.
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Skinny shakes up Kiwi telco market with new platform

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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uc
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skinny mobile
Skinny Direct debuts in New Zealand offering a novel online-only mobile service, poised to disrupt the current telecom landscape.
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Dell SonicWALL's new partner programme has 'a lot of horsepower'

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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partner programmes
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sonicwall
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security-as-a-service
Dell SonicWall unveils new partner programme at PEAK 16 event in Las Vegas, offering rewards and support for partners.
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Survey shows strong commitment to the cloud among execs

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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cloud services
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unisys
Executives show strong commitment to digital business but struggle with security and execution, says Unisys survey.