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Stories by Staff - Page 135

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Early reservations for .kiwi websites underway…
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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Kiwis invited to be digital pioneers with early access to reserve unique .kiwi domain names, setting a distinct online identity.
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AVG AntiVirus surpasses 100m Android downloads
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
AVG AntiVirus hits over 100m downloads on Android, becoming a top security app amidst rising mobile malware threats.
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It IS possible to get more ‘me time’ in business
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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Small biz owners, rejoice! Research from MYOB shows automating bank feeds saves 10 hours a month, boosting 'me time' and family hours.
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Labour calls for 'international expert' to assess Chorus financial probe
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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government
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An international expert should be brought in to conduct the independent assessment of Chorus’ financial position, according to opposition party Labour.
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CallActive further expands Wellington Contact Centre
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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crm
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martech
CallActive secures second floor in their Wellington New Zealand site, bringing total operational capacity to 420 seats as the company continues to expand.
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Should schools have their head in the cloud?
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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cloud services
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schools
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cyclone computers
Exploring the cloud's potential for schools: Can digital skies revolutionize education's ICT infrastructure? #EducationTechnology.
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By 2017… your smartphone will be smarter than you
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Smartphones to predict next moves & purchase based on user data, says Gartner. Smartphones will be smarter than humans by 2017.
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Employee rankings axed as Microsoft unites
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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microsoft
Echoing CEO Steve Ballmer's departing wish, software giant kills process which involved pitting staff against each other across the organisation.
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NZ Couriers struck down by DoS attack
Wed, 13th Nov 2013
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uc
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cybersecurity
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The New Zealand Couriers website was the victim of a ‘denial of service’ botnet attack late last week, believed to be from overseas.
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Dimension Data to open four global cloud data centres
Wed, 13th Nov 2013
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dc
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Dimension Data gears up to launch four new global cloud centres, expanding its reach and addressing the high demand for enterprise cloud services.
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Sharks guard Xbox One ahead of world-first NZ launch
Wed, 13th Nov 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
In a world-first, NZ to launch Xbox One as sharks guard the console at Kelly Tarlton's until the midnight release event.
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Report claims Vodafone SuperNet still fastest in NZ
Wed, 13th Nov 2013
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uc
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The latest independent research from Epitiro reveals that Vodafone still has on average the fastest ADSL broadband network speeds in New Zealand.
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Stella deal as Kiwi cloud-based firm goes global
Wed, 13th Nov 2013
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cloud services
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codeblue
NZ's cloud-based Stella set for global launch, transforming IT service solutions with a strong start in the US market.
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Apple's iPad mini hits NZ shelves today…
Wed, 13th Nov 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Apple's iPad mini, now with Retina display, lands in New Zealand today, promising cutting-edge tech at prices starting from NZ$599.
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Aastra - ANZ's best-kept contact centre secret
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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That's the view of Tony Warhurst, managing director Aastra ANZ, a leading company at the forefront of the enterprise communication market.
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From paper mountains to the web with Fronde
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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collaboration
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fronde
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tertiary education commission
TEC and Fronde revamp tertiary education funding with a cutting-edge web system, replacing labour-intensive manual processes and boosting efficiency.
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Check Point: Biggest cyber security threats to businesses
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Cyber threats are evolving with attacks focusing on social engineering, APTs, and internal threats, Check Point reveals.
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Quality time with the Samsung NX300
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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samsung
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photography
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creative technologies
But just a warning to the techno types out there – I’m more about the creative applications and capabilities in this review, than ticking the technical boxes.
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Siemens Enterprise Communications rebrands as Unify
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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communication
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partners
Built on a successful heritage of nearly 170 years of innovation, the company formerly known as Siemens Enterprise Communications has been renamed Unify.
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Auckland based EverEdge IP extends global footprint
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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everedge
North Shore firm boasts new offices in North America and Europe as well as key appointments to drive international growth.