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Stories by Staff - Page 37

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Ingram Micro Showcase again shows the way in NZ...
Wed, 17th Sep 2014
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Ingram Micro NZ marks 19 years with biggest trade show yet, promising exciting opportunities and showcasing over 50 vendors at ASB Showgrounds.
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Subscription-based software shift creates new risks for CEO/CIOs...
Wed, 17th Sep 2014
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CEOs/CIOs face new challenges with subscription-based software, from dodgy resellers to poor infrastructure, exposing firms to risks.
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Hands up if you're telling the truth...?!
Wed, 17th Sep 2014
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Laila Harré challenges PM's credibility on GCSB surveillance, following Snowden's claims of spying on New Zealanders.
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NV Interactive: Windows 8 Not Out…
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Upon walking to the middle, Matt Pickering won the toss - he chose to bat, with Microsoft’s new OS as his opening partner.
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HP NZ provides $10k tech boost for winning rural school...
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Northland's Te Kura O Hata Maria School has won $10,000 worth of HP prizes in the inaugural HP Rural Schools Competition.
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Gartner asks... Why are private clouds failing?
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Gartner reveals why private clouds are not meeting expectations, citing issues like focusing solely on operation and neglecting people.
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Key 'sets record straight'... Rubbishes mass surveillance claims
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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PM John Key denounces mass surveillance allegations in NZ, confirming GCSB's legality and targeted cyber security operations.
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Southern Cross Cable CEO slams 'total nonsense' spy claims
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Southern Cross undersea cables untouched by surveillance, says CEO Anthony Briscoe, refuting claims made by journalist Glenn Greenwald.
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Trend Micro: Navigating the security minefield...
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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One size doesn’t fit all in security, says Robin Marjason, Trend Micro Australia and New Zealand channel and distribution director.
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The cyber security spy who didn't love me... Greens slam PM
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Green Party calls for separation of cyber protection functions from the GCSB, stating PM John Key is using surveillance scare tactics.
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Snakk goes for gold with Google exec hire...
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Snakk Media clinches a monumental recruit in Bob Mohan from Google, aiming to amplify growth with his vast experience in mergers and IPOs.
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Lightbox serves up seven years of content in 14 days...
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Lightbox's new TV service wows NZ, streaming 7 years of content in just 14 days after launch, as demand for quality TV skyrockets.
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NZX questions Vista’s 24% two-week stock rise…
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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The New Zealand Stock Exchange has questioned a stock price rise of 24% of Vista shares, requesting the cinema software provider to explain the gain.
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Fujitsu chief takes up Dimension Data NZ CEO role...
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Jo Healey, former Fujitsu NZ MD, steps in as Dimension Data NZ's new CEO, bringing over 20 years of ICT experience to drive growth.
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Why NZ businesses must adopt a ‘cloud-first’ policy for new IT projects...
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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NZ firms urged to pave the way for innovation by adopting a 'cloud-first' strategy for IT projects, says UXC Connect CEO Ian Poole.
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Is it time for CEOs to hammer home Yammer?
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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As the CEO-worker gap widens, is it high time for top execs to embrace Yammer for better enterprise social networking?.
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Trade Me ramps up payment process with Wellington-based startup acquisition
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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Trade Me to acquire Paystation, a Wellington-based online credit card processing and payments gateway, along with two other related companies.
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Head to Wellington to meet your new ICT solutions partner... Huawei Enterprise
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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Explore next-gen ICT solutions with Huawei Enterprise at Wellington's Te Papa Museum, alongside celeb Dai Henwood, 8 October.
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Intelligent move as Serko partners with travel risk management firm
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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Serko partners with Intelligent Travel to develop products to manage health & safety risks of corporate travel. Legislation changes in Australia & NZ.
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Ra ra-ah-ah-ah... Lady Gaga caught in a Kiwi tech romance...
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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Lady Gaga teams up with Shuttlerock to create a poster for her new album using fan photos uploaded to her Japanese website.