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Mako: Spark owed $26.9m, little chance of funds for unsecured creditors
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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Spark NZ was owed $26.9 million when Mako Networks went into receivership, with little chance of unsecured creditors recouping their funds.
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Communication key for business
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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Advancements in technology is changing the business landscape, and organisations need to take advantage to ensure they don’t get left behind.
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Secure Wi-Fi: The Fortinet way
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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firewall
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cloud services
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network management
Fortinet's FortiAP-S series of secure access points and 'Secure Access Architecture' make Wi-Fi the strongest link in your network.
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Bi-modal IT, bringing businesses into the modern world
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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digital transformation
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A bi-modal IT environment can help organisations more effectively align IT activities with the dynamics of a digital business, according to Red Hat.
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New Zealand’s Government shines the spotlight on data security
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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cloud services
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data protection
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mobility
The New Zealand government's approach to data security could benefit the commercial sector, says Greg Thomas of Unisys New Zealand.
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Toshiba launches single-chip 15W wireless power receiver
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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toshiba
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wireless nation
Toshiba unveils industry's first wireless power receiver with 15W capacity, capable of charging devices faster than wired chargers.
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How MyRepublic proved Gbps speeds aren’t required
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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broadband
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MyRepublic's new Gbps service for SMEs at $499/month suggests high speeds may exceed actual business needs.
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Zendesk adds customer service add-in to Outlook
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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Zendesk pioneers with first customer service add-in for Microsoft Outlook, streamlining ticket creation for users.
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Hybrid IT: Helping enterprises increase agility, balance demands
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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cloud services
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colocation
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Hybrid IT is emerging as a way for organisations to balance growing demands on their infrastructure, and the increasing need to be agile.
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Cloud, analytics and mobility to shake up processes
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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cloud services
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concur
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banking
Businesses to enhance accounts payable in 2016 with cloud tech, analytics, and mobile solutions, says Concur's MD Matthew Goss.
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How can you ensure your business stays online?
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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cloud services
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In today's modern world, you would be hard pressed to find a business that doesn't maintain a significant dependence on cloud-based computing.
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New speedy internet option unveiled
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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5by5wireless
5by5 Wireless promises swift internet for remote holiday spots, buoying travellers with expansive 25-mile hotspots.
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'Alarming' malware activity up 75%
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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cyber criminal
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cios
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infoblox
Soaring exploit kit use sees malware surge by 75%, as cybercriminals target users with automated attacks, Infoblox's DNS Threat Index reveals.
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Zespri migrates to Azure, sings its praises
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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cloud services
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microsoft
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public cloud
In a bid to highlight the benefits of moving computer infrastructure to the cloud, Microsoft has begun the ‘Server Room Reboot’ initiative.
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Kiwis expecting pay rises as IT pros look to change jobs
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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recruitment
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it careers
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banking
New Zealand professionals expect pay rises and bonuses in 2016, with IT professionals being the most likely to change jobs.
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Real-time look at digital strategy vital, says Ovum
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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martech
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digital marketing
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ovum
Ovum highlights the integration of digital strategy in core business functions, where real-time adaptation is crucial for success.
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Vector Comms brings Amazon Web Services to Kiwi businesses
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
In order to make private connectivity easier for Kiwi businesses, Vector Communications is giving New Zealand companies the chance to trial AWS.
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People-centred Agile adoption key to better delivery
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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project management
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assurity
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ndi
Agile is about people, rather than processes, says Dan Teo, Principal Consultant at Assurity Consulting. He explains why.
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RBI taking off in the regions, according to Govt
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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broadband
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rural broadband initiative
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ndi
More than 270,000 rural addresses can now connect to the Rural Broadband Initiative, with 255,000 addresses able to connect to fixed wireless RBI.
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5G research project spurred on by newest member
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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testing
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5g
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wireless networks
As the newest addition to the project, Anite will contribute air-interface and channel emulation expertise to the research project alongside Huawei.
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Alcatel-Lucent researchers complete optical network breakthrough
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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iot
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5g
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wireless networks
Breakthrough prototype technology from Bell Labs will increase optical network capacities by more than tenfold, according to a recent report.
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KVM brings benefits to global organisations
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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it managers
Companies such as ATEN are showing why KVM is not only still relevant for today’s world, but has a range of uses outside the data centre.
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Aruba rides ANZ mobility wave
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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nz
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hpe
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hp
Aruba says it - and its partners - are riding a mobility wave driven by the #GenMobile generation and increasing demand for a mobile first approach.
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EMC ups storage and data protection features for hybrid cloud
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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emc
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banking
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retailers
EMC introduces integrated and extended cloud capabilities across its entire storage and data protection portfolio.