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Is bimodal IT the answer to the digital revolution?
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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Bimodal IT can help businesses adapt for the digital revolution, says CenturyLink. However, many struggle to implement and align it to the business.
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The antidote for traffic chaos in Auckland's CBD
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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auckland
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CBD disruption and the start of the City Rail Link in Auckland could lead to chaos, with remote working suggested as a solution, says Dynamo6.
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Key contractor pulls the plug on Chorus UFB contract
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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broadband
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chorus
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downer
Downer withdraws from Chorus fibre rollout, exposing poor treatment of contractors and risking network sustainability.
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Call goes out for help with STEM gaming platform for girls
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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london
The call has gone out for Kiwis and Aussies to help with a community based gaming platform designed to encourage girls to pursue STEM-based careers.
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IT spending skyrockets as businesses spend up large on 3rd Platform
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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3rd platform
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Positive momentum is on display in big industries where companies continue to invest in 3rd Platform solutions like cloud, mobility, and Big Data.
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Real benefits of the Internet of Things is in business
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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Intelligent software and cloud services are really where the rubber hits the road. That is what makes these IoT devices valuable to business.
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Opinion: Windows 10 is horrible
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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microsoft
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windows
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In the past, I’ve been called a Microsoft fan boy, hell I was even one of the MCs when Microsoft launched Vista in NZ.
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New partnership creates next gen corporate online booking tool
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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serko
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online bookings
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sabre
Sabre and Serko team up to develop next generation of Sabre Online, combining cloud-based booking platform and end-to-end offering.
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Identifying your network security threats with Fortinet’s Cyber Threat Assessment Program
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Fortinet’s no-charge, no-obligation Cyber Threat Assessment Program will help you identify gaps in your network security defenses.
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Entries open for second annual iSanz security awards
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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hall of fame
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awards
iSanz is again shining the spotlight on NZ's ‘world-class’ InfoSec industry, calling for entries for the entries for the second annual iSanz Awards.
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Spark boosts data cap allowances - and some prices - on select broadband plans
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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cloud services
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broadband
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wireless networks
Spark is upping the data caps - and some prices - on some of its popular home & business plans by as much as 50% to cater for Kiwis' love for data.
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How to get your execs and staff to embrace customer-centric cultures
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Customer-centric cultures are the key to competitive advantage, revenue and great experiences, that's what Qualtrics has found.
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​Equinox IT continues consulting expansion with Fronde hire
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Equinox IT has announced the appointment of former AWS Fronde architect Sasan Rashidmardani, a the company grows its consulting services.
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The top 10 emerging risks in cybersecurity
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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devops
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app development
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Insider threats and ageing vulnerabilities among top 10 cybersecurity risks, says Gartner's expert at Johannesburg conference.
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Lenovo and Microsoft strengthen strategic ties
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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microsoft
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smartphones
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Lenovo will now offer Microsoft productivity apps on its Android devices, deepening the strategic relationship between the two companies.
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Gartner: Why CIOs should care about the connected home
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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analyst report
In addition to the direct IT team, CIOs will need to educate executives on the current and potential difficulties of the smart home.
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Explosive uptake of Cradlepoint solutions as APAC investment increases
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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dr
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cloud services
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4g technology
Cradlepoint's APAC surge, with a focus on customer-led teams, mirrors North American success as demand for LTE solutions grows.
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Chorus CEO to step down
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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broadband
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chorus
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telecommunications
Chorus looks to future as CEO Mark Ratcliffe announces mid-2017 departure, after steering the firm since landmark 2011 demerger.
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Intergen joins exclusive Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle 2016
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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microsoft
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intergen
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microsoft dynamics
Intergen lauded for joining Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle, an elite global network, spotlighting Kiwi excellence in tech services.
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Intel unveils its 3D NAND Solid State Drives
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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colocation
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intel
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solid state drives
The company says its new solid state drives are a cost-effective replacement for traditional hard disk drives.
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Base-2 celebrates 8 years and talks cloud
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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managed services
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partner programmes
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base 2
New Zealand IT provider Base-2 discusses the changes and challenges in the industry over the past 8 years, including the IT skills shortage.
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VMware tick of approval for Juniper Networks' switches
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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virtualisation
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iaas
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it automation
Juniper Networks' QFX5100 Switches are now certified with VMware's NSX solution, according to the company's chief marketing officer Mike Marcellin.
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HP confirms pricing for Elite x3, reveals NZ availability
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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mobility
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hp
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HP has confirmed the NZ pricing for the HP Elite x3, while at the same timing unveiling when the hotly-anticipated product will be available to Kiwis.
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What businesses can learn from Pokémon Go success
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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gaming
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reffind
The popularity of the Pokémon Go app spread like wildfire across the globe. Its success is something businesses should take note of.