Stories by Staff - Page 143
Kiwi energy efficiency set to save ICT industry $260m
Fri, 18th Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
New energy performance standards for computers, monitors and laptops are set to save New Zealand over $260 million dollars over the next twelve years.
Schneider Electric selects Microsoft Windows Azure as preferred cloud platform
Fri, 18th Oct 2013
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datacentre infrastructure
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public cloud
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power / energy
Schneider Electric announces selection of Microsoft Windows Azure as a preferred cloud provider for the company’s StruxureWare software applications and suites.
NZ fibre technology shows superior speed
Fri, 18th Oct 2013
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uc
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snap
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telco
Fibre speeds are faster but for the first time, congestion is apparent on the 100Mb/s service for Orcon and Snap.
Xero becomes $3 billion company
Fri, 18th Oct 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Fresh from raising NZ$180 million of new capital from a range of US and New Zealand investors this week, cloud accounting firm Xero has become a $3 bi.
The eco-friendly printing option
Fri, 18th Oct 2013
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document management
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ecm
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martech
UK schools embrace ColorQube's eco-friendly printers, slashing waste by 90% and ensuring a greener, cost-effective future.
GeoOp private share offer raises $10 million
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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geoop
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partners
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institutional investors
GeoOp Limited has seen its private share offering oversubscribed by greater than three times, with the company raising $10m in the process.
Job Market Newbies: Lock down your social media profile
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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trend micro
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facebook
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instagram
Entering the job market? A report reveals 1 in 10 are rejected due to their social media. Time for a clean-up to boost your prospects.
Westpac set for first SmartWatch banking app
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apps
Westpac NZ leads with the launch of the first SmartWatch banking app, offering balance checks and alerts on the wrist.
World's first as Gen-i trials and adopts new Samsung smartphone technology
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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uc
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samsung
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telco
Telecom's ICT division becomes first ICT services provider globally to pilot KNOX and sign an agreement with Samsung for its distribution.
Your invite - War stories from the ICT Trenches
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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ict
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agm
Struggling in the ICT industry? Join market leaders Ian Miller, Luigi Cappel, and Kevin Andreassend in Auckland on Oct 31 for War Stories from the ICT Trenches.
NZ IT leaders struggle to solve security problems
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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cybersecurity
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ict
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dimension data
NZ IT chiefs grapple with BYOD risks, as a startling 82% of firms allow personal device usage but only 32% audit security, reveals a Dimension Data report.
Microsoft provides extra tech to over one million Kiwi students
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
Microsoft's Student Advantage programme to equip over a million NZ students with free access to Office 365, boosting future job readiness.
Apple invites press to new iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 event
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Cupertino is strongly expected to unveil a new version of its full-sized iPad next week, along with a new iPad Mini.
Apple hires Burberry CEO as it moves into lifestyle
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple has confirmed that Angela Ahrendts, CEO of Burberry, will be joining the company as the tech giant moves into the lifestyle space.
HP Ultrabooks: For any business on any budget
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
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hp
Designed to fit the needs of any business user or IT budget, HP's new portfolio of business notebooks aims to redefine mainstream mobile computing.
All systems go as Aruba expands partner reach
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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byod
Aruba Networks boosts its partner ecosystem, rolling out advanced wireless and mobility solutions to a diverse range of industries.
One million Kiwis suffer cybercrime in NZ$152m market
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Symantec has today released its 2013 Norton Report, which found a general lack of security awareness when it comes to using mobile devices.
Are Kiwi women business owners outperforming men?
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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ict
NZ's female SME bosses excel, outpacing men in revenue growth and maintaining levels, says MYOB report, showcasing their economic impact.
Apple's new spaceship HQ ready for take off
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Cupertino's new US$5 billion futuristic campus will be ready by 2015 - serving as a monument to the late Steve Jobs.
Kickstarter sets NZ launch date
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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kickstarter
The world’s largest funding platform for creative projects has revealed it’s opening up New Zealand-based projects next month.