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Windows of opportunity as Otago Uni embraces virtual desktops
EduTech

Windows of opportunity as Otago Uni embraces virtual desktops

University of Otago introduces virtual desktop experience for students, giving them access to key applications on their own devices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
3D printing creating new waves for Kiwi boat builders
3D Printing

3D printing creating new waves for Kiwi boat builders

Kiwi marine industry rides the wave of innovation with affordable 3D printing, revolutionising boat building and cutting costs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Introducing the New Zealand Excellence in IT Awards...
EduTech

Introducing the New Zealand Excellence in IT Awards...

New Zealand's IT excellence to be celebrated with the launch of sector-wide awards at ITx 2014, recognising standout individuals and teams.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Context: The App is dead, long live the App
Microsoft

Context: The App is dead, long live the App

July 2008: a certain fruity company launched its app store and gave a home to 500 freshly pressed iPhone OS (iOS nowadays) apps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Will the internet of products need digital ownership certificates?
Drones

Will the internet of products need digital ownership certificates?

In a world buzzing with smart devices, the call for digital ownership certificates grows amidst privacy and liability concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
100,000 and counting as MYOB targets future growth
Fintech

100,000 and counting as MYOB targets future growth

MYOB surpasses record client milestone with over 100k online subscribers, solidifying position in cloud accounting.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
How to communicate IT security benefits to executive management...
Risk & Compliance

How to communicate IT security benefits to executive management...

Gartner VP highlights struggle in conveying IT security's value to exec management, offering tips for effective communication.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Kiwis look across the Tasman to attract IT talent
Gaming

Kiwis look across the Tasman to attract IT talent

New Zealand is experiencing a technology boom like never before. The only thing holding it back is talent and it is looking to Australia for help.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Microsoft continues transformation with double board change
Supply Chain

Microsoft continues transformation with double board change

Microsoft bolsters board with top execs from Kraft Foods and Visa, aiming to solidify its strategic direction and shareholder value.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Apple's iPhone 6 Plus drives fans around the bend...
Apple

Apple's iPhone 6 Plus drives fans around the bend...

With so much hype surrounding the release of the iPhone 6 and the even bigger iPhone 6 Plus, it wasn't long before reports of faults started making headlines.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
CallPlus Group brings on board Alcatel-Lucent executive
Orcon

CallPlus Group brings on board Alcatel-Lucent executive

CallPlus Group appoints Philip Carden to board; with over 25 years in telecoms, his experience is seen as invaluable for company's growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2014
Callaghan Innovation and Auckland tech start-up unite on Big Data project
Data Analytics

Callaghan Innovation and Auckland tech start-up unite on Big Data project

Callaghan Innovation and Auckland tech firm Movio have developed an advanced film recommendation system, boosting Movio's software value by millions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2014
Tackling piracy head on: NZ feature film responds with multiplatform release
Film

Tackling piracy head on: NZ feature film responds with multiplatform release

New Zealand film, SUNDAY, will be released simultaneously across multiple platforms in an effort to combat internet piracy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2014
Storage boost as Westcon loves VDI like X-IO
Storage

Storage boost as Westcon loves VDI like X-IO

X-IO Technologies launches X-Pod for VDI, a new infrastructure solution developed with Cisco UCS and VMware Horizon View.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2014
Express Data takes on SAP
Express Data

Express Data takes on SAP

Express Data NZ has secured a distribution agreement with SAP, with the local distributor keen to stress that SAP 'is not just an ERP vendor'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2014
Sheer Driving Pleasure? Vodafone NZ powers new era of connected car innovation
Unified Communications

Sheer Driving Pleasure? Vodafone NZ powers new era of connected car innovation

Vodafone and BMW launch ConnectedDrive in New Zealand, allowing BMW vehicles to connect to Vodafone's machine-to-machine (M2M) platform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2014
PS Vita: Short bursts of fun with Saving Murasaki Baby
Gaming

PS Vita: Short bursts of fun with Saving Murasaki Baby

It's a great game for a handheld device like the PS Vita. It's not a game that will keep you engaged for hours, but it's fun to play in short bursts.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2014
Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope
Internet of Things

Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope

Over 20% of enterprises will have digital security services focused on protecting IoT devices by 2017, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2014
Comworth founder steps down as group managing director to retire
Unified Communications

Comworth founder steps down as group managing director to retire

David Charlesworth retires as Comworth Group's MD after 31 years, heralding a new era and leadership structure for the tech firm.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2014