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Kiwi online ticketing platform sings Azure praises
Public Cloud

Kiwi online ticketing platform sings Azure praises

NZ-based ticketing platform iTICKET is readying itself for a new phase of growth after migrateing to Microsoft's Azure datacentres in Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015
IDC highlights key IoT growth areas
Internet of Things

IDC highlights key IoT growth areas

IoT market to grow 19% this year alone, investment in data centres needed to prevent aging data centres hindering IoT growth.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015
Spark to ComCom: End deafening silence and front up
Unified Communications

Spark to ComCom: End deafening silence and front up

Spark calls on ComCom to end 'deafening silence' and front up on proposed price increases as BeCounted campaign attracts more than 3000 submissions.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015
Big data comes of age for Kiwi businesses
Data Analytics

Big data comes of age for Kiwi businesses

Big data is moving beyond the hype, with Kiwi businesses harnessing data analytics and appreciating the potential value it brings their business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015
Hands-on Review: Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter

The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter is a useful gadget that wirelessly beams content to your telly from a Windows phone or Surface Pro.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Tue, 19th May 2015
Did Samsung rip off the iPhone? Yup.
Apple

Did Samsung rip off the iPhone? Yup.

US court upholds finding of Samsung's infringement on Apple's patents, but reduces damages in long-running lawsuit.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 19th May 2015
Microsoft backs IT professionals
Public Cloud

Microsoft backs IT professionals

In response to these growing challenges of a mobile first, cloud first world, Microsoft is more committed than ever to the millions of IT pros.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2015
New brand and new plans for Auckland-based applications provider
Supply Chain

New brand and new plans for Auckland-based applications provider

Auckland-based business software provider Javelin has rebranded as JAVLN and launched a new release of user interfaces for clients.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 19th May 2015
Software AG: Digital transformation is the way of the future
Unified Communications

Software AG: Digital transformation is the way of the future

Software AG's Digital Business Platform is aiding customer traction and partner expansion in digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2015
Vodafone selects CyberArk for privileged accounts
Unified Communications

Vodafone selects CyberArk for privileged accounts

The telco has selected CyberArk to ensure that its privileged accounts are highly secure while enabling full management of privileged credentials.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 19th May 2015
The changing role of the CIO
Virtualisation

The changing role of the CIO

New ways for the IT function to perform means IT organisations need to be closely aligned with the business and agile, says Fluke.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 18th May 2015
The security perimeter in organisations is dissolving
Dimension Data

The security perimeter in organisations is dissolving

IT and security management can no longer count on well-defined network security perimeters to protect their organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2015
Does Chorus have a weak UFB channel strategy?
Unified Communications

Does Chorus have a weak UFB channel strategy?

Chorus's UFB completion celebrations overshadow missing strategy for partner engagement and end-user uptake in regions like Taupo.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2015
Fortinet: Old school security won't do
Firewalls

Fortinet: Old school security won't do

Nearly a third of IT pros may be exposing their firms to cyber threats, urging a new security approach, says Fortinet's latest survey.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 18th May 2015
Pharmacy upgrades to regional electronic system
Supply Chain

Pharmacy upgrades to regional electronic system

Waikato Hospital Pharmacy has joined the Midland Regional ePharmacy solution following five years of planning, the Waikato DHB announced.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2015
Windows 10 editions: What you need to know
EduTech

Windows 10 editions: What you need to know

Microsoft has announced details about its new Windows 10 Editions, which will be optimised for various devices and available in 190 countries and 111 languages.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 18th May 2015
Boom times for cloud services as NZ businesses jump onboard
Cloud Services

Boom times for cloud services as NZ businesses jump onboard

Cloud-based services in NZ are expected to record a staggering 15-27% CAGR out to 2019 according to a new IDC report, with IT budgets also on the up.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2015
NZ ICT sector performance 'pleasing'
ICT sector report

NZ ICT sector performance 'pleasing'

New Zealand's ICT sector shows strong growth, contributing 1.7% to GDP and accounting for 25% of business R&D expenditure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2015
Wi-Fi calling dials New Zealand
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi calling dials New Zealand

With Skype and WhatsApp snapping at their heels, mobile phone operators are turning to Wi-Fi calling of their own, aided by iOS 8 and Hotspot 2.0.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2015