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Stories by Staff - Page 150

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Ellison skips Oracle keynote for America's Cup
Fri, 27th Sep 2013
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oracle
With over 60,000 people registered to attend this year's OpenWorld conference, hundreds streamed out of the centre after hearing the news.
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What the best in business look for when hiring...
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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linkedin
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talent
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candidates
For those seeking a job, the rigorous application and interview process can be harrowing. But spare some sympathy for the hiring managers.
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Industry leaders worry over data breaches
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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malware
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
An overwhelming majority of business leaders believe their customers and clients worry about breaches of personal data held by their organisations.
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Mako Networks makes AirTight Wi-Fi deal
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Mako Networks and AirTight Networks reveal new reciprocal agreement to bundle Mako’s network management system and AirTight’s Wi-Fi technology.
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Data loss… affecting over 50% of organisations says Check Point
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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malware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Worldwide leader in securing the internet has revealed a damning new report, in which over 50% of organisations have suffered data loss during the past year.
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Westcon extends Juniper deal through NZ exclusivity
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Westcon secures NZ exclusivity for Juniper products, bolstering an 8-year partnership and aiming to strengthen network solutions across enterprises.
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Exeed confirms exclusive NZ distribution of AV mounting solutions provider
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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healthtech
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exeed
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distributors
Exeed limited has this morning announced that it has become the exclusive New Zealand distributor of Atdec AV Mounting Solutions.
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ANZ mobile device sales hits the skids
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
In a historic dip, Australia and New Zealand's mobile device market, including notebooks, tablets, and phones, declines for two straight quarters.
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Kiwis: Underestimate Windows XP upgrade at your peril
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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microsoft
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windows
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NZ firms warned about the risks and complexities of upgrading from Windows XP before Microsoft's April 2014 support cut-off.
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Apple's record-breaking iPhone tops 9 million sales
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple shifts a record-breaking nine million new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c models, just three days after the launch of the new iPhones on September 20.
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Online volunteers putting Not for Profit sector at risk
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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cloud services
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ict
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digital marketing
The tendency of Not for Profit organisations in New Zealand to rely on enthusiastic volunteers to manage their social media activities is risky...
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Are NZ businesses banning music missing a beat?
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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digital music
Almost 1 in 5 New Zealand offices prohibit music, despite workers believing it reduces stress, improves mood, and boosts productivity.
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The world is your canvas with new Wacom tablets
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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wacom
The world is a canvas for your imagination through Wacom's tablet range, designed to go beyond what's possible with pen and paper.
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Microsoft MVP: Being your own boss is difficult
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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microsoft
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telerik
Keeping discipline is hardest part of being your own boss, says Stephen Forte, CSO of Telerik. #startups #entrepreneurship.
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Ingram Micro Now Offers Electronic Service Delivery for Microsoft Office Products
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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microsoft
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ingram micro
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distributors
Ingram Micro New Zealand partners can now purchase and download select Microsoft Office products online in minutes with the new 'Digital Locker'.
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New graphics boost as Apple updates iMac
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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apple imac
Cupertino updates iMac with fourth generation Intel quad-core processors, new graphics, next generation Wi-Fi and faster PCIe flash storage options.
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Zebra drops POSPOS in NZ
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Zebra Technologies ends distribution relationship with POSPOS NZ in New Zealand, but maintains relationship in Australia.
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Ingram Micro wins Red Hat APAC Distributor of the Year 2013
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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open source
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red hat
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ingram micro
The world’s largest wholesale technology distributor honoured at Red Hat's APAC partner conference in Bangkok.
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BlackBerry bites the bullet with US$4.7bn private deal
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
The struggling Canadian smartphone maker, reeling from a string of poor device sales, enters acquisition agreement with Toronto-based private equity consortium.
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Microsoft becomes a “year smarter” with new Surface tablets
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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microsoft
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surface
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retailers
Microsoft's Surface family of tablets is growing, with the Redmond giant introducing two new Surface models, the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, to the market.