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Stories by Staff - Page 139

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Project 2020: Anticipating our cyber future to keep the bad guys at bay
Fri, 1st Nov 2013
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Picture the scene: it’s the end of the decade. You live in a world where technology has become even more embedded into the fabric of society than it is today.
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Cloud based security market to smash $3 billion mark by 2015…
Fri, 1st Nov 2013
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Cloud-based security services set to soar to $3.1 billion by 2015, with encryption and IAM leading the surge, says Gartner.
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NZ first as new Telecom mobile plans let SMBs share data
Fri, 1st Nov 2013
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Telecom announces new mobile plans for small businesses, offering unlimited calling, texts and shared data allowance. #technology #smallbusiness.
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Bold move for Noel Leeming as they buy MacLean
Fri, 1st Nov 2013
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Noel Leeming acquires MacLean Technology, eyeing a boost in commercial services and nationwide IT solutions for SMBs.
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2014… beyond the Govt CIO and into the Chief Data Officer?
Fri, 1st Nov 2013
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The development and implementation of digital government strategies is putting the government CIO role under pressure, leading to the creation of new roles.
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Govt issues $3m boost to Kiwi tech firms
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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Government launches new NZTE-led initiative to help New Zealand digital technology firms compete and grow globally, and lift exports further.
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Is your data getting the sort of attention it deserves? Try Vocus...
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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cloud services
With the proliferation of dispersed applications, including WAN and cloud services, this question grows more relevant by the day.
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Calling all SMBs - keep up to speed with McAfee Security Roadshow
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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SMBs, elevate your security tech with McAfee's Roadshow in Auckland on Nov 20 – gain insights to thrive in a digital era.
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Countdown to Telecom 4G - What you need to know...
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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Telecom New Zealand is counting down to the launch of its 4G network, which goes live in parts of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on 12 November, 2013.
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Pandora debuts new tablet experience for Android
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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Pandora has today released a new version of the company’s app built specifically for Android tablets, aptly named Pandora 5.0.
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Renaissance sells NatCol / YooBee to ACG for $14 million
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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Renaissance agrees to sell its Yoobee School of Design to ACG for $14m, boosting ACG's footprint in NZ's education sector.
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Are 'teleworkers' more productive?
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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Employees who telework one to three days per week – so-called ‘hybrid teleworkers’ - are more productive than workers who do little or no telework.
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Expanding GeoOp set for NZAX listing...
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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GeoOp begins trading on the NZAX at NZD $1.00 per share, aiming to accelerate its global expansion with targets in Australia and the US.
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IT spending high as “excited” industry embraces Digital World
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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smartphones
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data analytics
This results in every budget being an IT budget; every company being a technology company; every business becoming a digital leader; and every person.
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Telco trio secure successful 700 MHz 4G spectrum bids
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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2degrees, Telecom, and Vodafone clinch 700 MHz 4G spectrum, promising enhanced NZ mobile broadband and 4G expansion.
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Sophos aims to be 'Channel First' firm with new cloud strategy
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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network security
Sophos has announced a strategy to deliver cloud-managed security solutions that appeal to organisations seeking a simpler approach to IT security.
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Intel: SMBs burdened by aging PCs
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
On average, small business workers lose more than one work week per year due to old PCs, according to a recent study commissioned by tech giant Intel.
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All iWant for Xmas is an iPad Mini… maybe not admits Apple
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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Apple admits the iPad Mini may be scarce this Christmas, with CEO Tim Cook expressing doubts about meeting holiday demand during the latest earnings call.
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Commission releases draft Telco Development Levy
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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The Commerce Commission's draft determination outlines the GBP £32 million Telecommunications Development Levy for 2012/13, impacting 22 providers.
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Cook offers Apple 'new category' hope
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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Apple CEO Tim Cook has refused to rule out a move into a new product market, sparking speculation about possible expansions.