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Unsecure Apple devices a 'huge' liability
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
A lack of security and management of Apple devices in the workplace is exposing businesses to significant liabilities, according to Centrify.
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Should we scrap passwords altogether?
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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launchkey
Password-based authentication is no longer capable of keeping up with the demands of modern information security.
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Android Wear app for IOS to launch soon
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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apple
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smartphones
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After waiting for what seemed like an eternity, it’s finally happened - Android Wear smart watches can finally play nice on iPhones.
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Cloud-based practice management tool released for NZ law industry
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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cloud services
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thomas reuters
Thomson Reuters launches cloud-based practice management tool, Firm Central, aimed at smaller legal practices.
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Bids open for Government's UFB expansion
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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broadband
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ufb
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ndi
The New Zealand government has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to extend broadband coverage to at least 80% of the population.
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Secure Wi-Fi: Protecting the weakest link
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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firewall
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cloud services
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ddos
Worth an estimated US$5 billion annually, the global enterprise Wi-Fi market is no longer an add-on but an integral component of an organisation.
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Are you ready for the third wave of the digital age?
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
The need for Lean Business Analysis is growing as traditional change methods become a blocker in the third wave of the digital age.
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IT issues the number one restricting factor for contact centres
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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crm
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contact centre
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martech
Nearly half (44%) of industry professionals say a primary barrier to running an effective contact centre is ‘IT issues’.
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Govt encourages Maori to get involved in IT
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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government
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The New Zealand Government has launched a Maori Technology Scholarship to encourage more Maori into the Information Technology sector.
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Technology training company comes to Sydney
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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it training
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pluralsight
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training
Pluralsight opens new headquarters in Sydney to support aggressive global expansion as demand for technology professionals grows.
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Enterprise application spending: Where's all the money going?
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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cloud services
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it spending
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gartner
Worldwide enterprise application spending is expected to rise, driven by modernisation, functional expansion and digital transformation projects.
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Don’t let cybercriminals hold your business hostage
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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ransomware
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malware
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ai security
Ransomware attacks are set to continue as cybercriminals find profitable business model, says Webroot Threat Research.
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Two-in-ones: The tablet saviour?
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
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Two-in-one shipments are up 86.5%, while tablets stumble, and IDC predicts the iPad Pro, Windows 10 and Skylake will push enterprise adoption.
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Come along to Concur's complimentary breakfast this September
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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Have you ever felt like you’re dealing with piles of paper invoices and have a lack of visibility into your AP process? You’re not alone.
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WLAN market takes a hit ahead of wave two of 802.11ac
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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network management
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
The WLAN market contracted in Q2, as anticipation of wave two of 802.11ac and economic uncertainty took hold, while HP WLAN uncertainty saw HP drop.
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What to consider before stepping onto the managed hybrid IT path
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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hybrid cloud
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Businesses are outsourcing elements of their tech infrastructure, according to CenturyLink, making managed hybrid IT the architecture of choice.
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SimpliVity's OmniStack 3.0 comes to NZ
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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converged infrastructure
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it infrastructure
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simplivity
SimpliVity brings its advanced OmniStack 3.0 Data Virtualisation to New Zealand, offering robust multi-site solutions.
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New tool to ease shift to cloud-delivered communications via Microsoft Office 365
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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microsoft
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uc
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voip
IR unveils a tool to streamline the migration to cloud-based comms with Office 365, aiming for seamless implementation and management.
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APAC, wise up before you miss out on cloud advantages
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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cloud services
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paas
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iaas
APAC businesses recognise the benefits of agility, however technologies such as Platform-as-a-service are not being fully utilised.
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BLE beacons to exceed 400 million by 2020
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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bluetooth
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beacon
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industrial
Over 400m BLE beacons to revolutionise the IoT industry by 2020, ABI Research forecasts.
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How should content be regulated in NZ?
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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government
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nz
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digital media
The NZ Govt is sparking discussions around whether policy and regulatory frameworks are fit-for-purpose in the current media landscape.
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Watch out Fitbit: Apple is closing in
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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apple
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fitbit
Leading wearable brand Fitbit may have a fight on its hands as Apple finds itself within striking distance in its first year in the wearable market.
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NZ Govt asks: What does digital convergence mean for us?
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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digital transformation
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government
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law
The New Zealand Government has launched a Green Paper and work programme that explores digital convergence, looking at challenges and opportunities.
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LG's G Watch R now Wi-Fi capable
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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wearables
The latest Android Wear update is being rolled out over the next couple of days, bringing new features to all three LG Android Wear devices.