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HP to acquire 3Com
Hyperscale

HP to acquire 3Com

In a move that will disrupt the networking industry, Hewlett-Packard has entered into an agreement to buy network, switching, routing and security.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2009
Mobile competitive, fixed line pricey - ComCom
Unified Communications

Mobile competitive, fixed line pricey - ComCom

The Commerce Commission's report reveals that 2degrees has injected competitiveness into NZ's mobile market, but fixed line services remain costly.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2009
CIOs responsible for driving innovation
IBM

CIOs responsible for driving innovation

A recent IBM survey reveals that CIOs, including 129 from ANZ, must balance multiple roles, with driving innovation as a key responsibility.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2009
Expand named a WAN 'leader' by Forrester
Virtualisation

Expand named a WAN 'leader' by Forrester

Forrester Research, Inc. has named Expand Networks as a market 'leader' in its latest WAN optimisation market research report.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2009
Epicor collaborates with customers for 50/50
Partner Programmes

Epicor collaborates with customers for 50/50

Epicor's Shared Benefits programme offers a 50/50 split on ERP project risks and rewards, aiming to control costs and enhance ROI through joint management.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2009
Murdoch to remove online content from Google
Marketing Technologies

Murdoch to remove online content from Google

Rupert Murdoch plans to remove News Corp content from Google searches, making it exclusive to paying subscribers amid claims that Google is 'stealing' stories.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2009
Internet under legal scrutiny
Google

Internet under legal scrutiny

Upcoming InternetNZ seminar to address legal challenges of online publishing, focusing on how jurors' online searches may compromise fair trials.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2009
Don't underestimate Windows 7 migration, says FrontRange
Data Analytics

Don't underestimate Windows 7 migration, says FrontRange

FrontRange Solutions is advising those planning to switch to Windows 7 to plan thoroughly in order to avoid unnecessary delays and costs.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2009
Tech experts speak at Right Click event
Microsoft

Tech experts speak at Right Click event

Top tech experts will explore Windows 7 and new HP devices, including touch-screens, at the final Right Click event on 19 Nov at SkyCity, Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2009
Mobile players urged by ComCom to talk
Unified Communications

Mobile players urged by ComCom to talk

Vodafone, Telecom and 2degreees have until tomorrow to decide if they should meet to reach mutual agreement on non-price terms for mobile termination rates.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2009
Scareware dominates October threats
Firewalls

Scareware dominates October threats

According to the latest Fortinet report, scareware tactics dominated the October threat landscape and were four times more prominent than in September.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2009
Trees light up cities for Xmas
Christmas

Trees light up cities for Xmas

Christmas will be a show of lights in both Auckland and Wellington this year, with Telecom announcing plans to bring their Telecom Tree's to both cities.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2009
Fujitsu opens Auckland service centre
Partner Programmes

Fujitsu opens Auckland service centre

Opened today by Prime Minister John Key, Fujitsu's new service centre will provide end-user computing services to Qantas personnel across the globe.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2009
Australia biggest on server virtualisation
DataCentre infrastructure

Australia biggest on server virtualisation

Australia leads Asia Pacific in server virtualisation uptake, but IDC warns of stability risks in its increasingly complex virtual environments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2009
Virtual Computer expands into Asia Pacific
Virtualisation

Virtual Computer expands into Asia Pacific

Virtual Computer, known for its NxTop solution, is expanding into Asia Pacific to meet increasing demand and enhance cost efficiency and security for end users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2009
DON'T MISS: Auldhouse Windows 7 Training Offer
Cloud Services

DON'T MISS: Auldhouse Windows 7 Training Offer

Auldhouse offers a Windows 7 training package with a free OS, pocket consultant book, and exam voucher for NZD $1995 plus GST. Courses run until June 2010.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2009
Canon celebrates 20 years in NZ
Government

Canon celebrates 20 years in NZ

Canon marks 20 years in New Zealand, with Country Manager Mike Johnston lauding the Kiwi embrace of new technology and praising the crucial role of staff.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2009
More Windows patches this week
Microsoft

More Windows patches this week

Microsoft to release critical security patches for Windows and Office, affecting various versions. Users to update on Wednesday.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2009
Rick roll worm for iPhone users
Unified Communications

Rick roll worm for iPhone users

Aussie iPhone users hit by 'Ikee' worm: a nostalgic yet concerning Rick roll virus, prompting urgent calls for jailbroken phone users to change SSH passwords.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2009