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Dell targets campus networking and data centre with new lineup
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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network infrastructure
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data centre operators
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dell technologies
Dell expands its networking portfolio to address growing complexities in campus networking and ‘skyrocketing’ bandwidth demands in the data centre.
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Meet the newest member of the IT team: the chief data officer
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
IT departments will soon add a chief data officers (CDO) to the team in order to remain successful as competition heats up.
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Need for speed: NZ pulls ahead of Australia in internet speeds
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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broadband
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akamai
New Zealand’s average internet connection speeds are slowly inching their way upwards, while our broadband penetration has also taken a leap forward.
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Vocus and M2 to merge as $3b ANZ telco giant
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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apple
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technology gifts
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apple m2 chip
Vocus and M2 plan to merge creating a $3 billion telco with capabilities ‘relevant to every individual, corporate and government entity' in ANZ.
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Tale of two markets for integrated platforms and infrastructure
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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integrated infrastructure and platforms market
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idc
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analyst report
A tale of two markets is playing out between integrated platforms and integrated infrastructure systems, as one market booms and the other contracts.
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Managerial roles snapped up by men while women fall by the wayside
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
In New Zealand and abroad there are far more men in managerial positions than women, and this number is growing.
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Why the software defined data centre may not be right for you
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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app development
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devops
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apm
​Gartner is urging IT managers to get ready for the software defined data centre, but cautions that it isn’t the right option for everyone now.
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CIOs should stay focused on IT projects: Here's why
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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big data
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data analytics
In a competitive world where technology can make or break a business, why wouldn’t a business want a skilful CIO to focus almost exclusively on IT?.
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Vadacom and Connect NZ unite to deliver Kiwi SMEs smarter phone systems
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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video
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document management
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ecm
Connect NZ, a voice, video and IT company, has partnered with cloud PBX phone system provider Vadacom to help SMEs achieve more.
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BYOD and UC&C adoption shows no sign of slowing down
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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byod
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mobility
In recent years, BYOD has blossomed in the consumer space and proceeded to move steadfastly into professional settings, disrupting the traditional wor.
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Cloud Security Alliance establishes threat sharing scheme
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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cloud security
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breach prevention
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cloud security alliance
Collaboration between vendors and businesses is a crucial part of ensuring attack reports are up-to-the-minute and provide specific info about threats.
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Microsoft's answer to the changing nature of customer relationships
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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microsoft
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crm
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martech
As the most comprehensive upgrade Dynamics CRM has seen, 2016 will include updates to enable greater intelligence, mobility, service and productivity.
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The growing cost of poor Wi-Fi management
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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wifi
Poor Wi-Fi management could cost mobile operators $18 billion and lead to poor user experience, according to new research.
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Tech advancements drive wireless audio device market
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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digital music
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market
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automotive
The global wireless audio device market is gaining traction, and is expected to increase to $23.89 billion by 2020 at a CAGR of 24.9%.
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Intel joins Verizon to accelerate 5G innovations
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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partner programmes
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5g
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wireless networks
Intel has committed to aiding in the advancement of 5G technologies, in becoming a core industry partner of the Verizon 5G Technology Forum.
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Tech companies to fore in IBM NZ Workplace Awards
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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ibm
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kenexa
Six technology and channel players have garnered themselves a place on the finalist for IBM’s Kenexa New Zealand Best Workplaces Awards 2015.
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The virtuous cycle: The cloud drives innovation
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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cloud services
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mef
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ndi
The reach of the cloud is unprecedented in technological innovation. Service providers are seeing new business in a number of ways.
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NZ telco companies lead consumer complaints
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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commerce commission
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telecommunications
The Commerce Commission has released its latest figures on consumer complaints, revealing telecommunications is the most complained about industry.
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IT downtime could mean the end of business
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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cloud services
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dr
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centurylink
CenturyLink warns that a lack of disaster recovery plan could lead to the end of business as downtime becomes an increasing reality.
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Big telcos failing Kiwi SMEs, says new duo
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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voip
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contact centre
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uc
Connect NZ has teamed up with cloud PBX phone system provider Vadacom in a move to ‘fast-forward’ SME access to cloud telephony in New Zealand.
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SD-WAN: The MPLS killer?
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sd-wan
SD-WAN may be the new kid on the 'software defined' block, but according to Silver Peak, it's a burgeoning market with vast potential.
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Containerised applications on the rise, security concerns high
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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data centre operators
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compliance
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it masters
The majority (86%) of IT decision makers say they either already are using containers in some form or plan to deploy them within one year.
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Analytics, services and security top spend for IoT
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Big data analytics will play a pivotal role in enabling enterprises to gain benefit from the internet of things over the next 12 to 18 months.
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Are retail broadband prices set to drop further?
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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broadband
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undersea cables
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hawaiki cable
Despite hopes, NZ and AU broadband prices unlikely to fall, as market hits cost floor and ISPs face narrow margins.