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ManageEngine survey reveals analytics tools 'critical' in IT services
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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More than 85% of IT service management users believe increased analytics use would enhance service delivery, according to a survey from ManageEngine.
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Commerce Commission 'not convinced' Sky-Vodafone merger is all it claims to be
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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The next blow for Vodafone and Sky's proposed merger has been built, with the Commerce Commission today announcing that it's not convinced the merger.
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Surface Studio increases the versatility of the Windows PC
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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At the company’s October 26 event, Microsoft added a new category to its lineup of Surface-branded computers: Surface Studio.
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The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Should organisations upgrade their computers or replace them altogether? A survey reveals a 50-50 split among IT professionals.
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Spark unveils solution to deal with 'aging' copper line faults
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Spark introduces Spark Restore Kit to help customers stay online during broadband or landline faults in New Zealand.
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Ovum on gigabit broadband: Is it speed for speed's sake?
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Is there a genuine need for speeds of 1Gbps or more? Equipment vendors want to think so, but service providers Ovum has spoken to are less certain.
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Microsoft's global cyber security lead on adversaries and negligence
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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Microsoft expert highlights shortage of cyber security expertise in New Zealand and the need for better collaboration.
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Cyber security a company-wide issue
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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Cyber security is longer just the responsibility of the IT department, and businesses who take this view do so at their own peril, expert says.
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HPE brings 'transformative technology' to the enterprise
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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HPE unveils its Modern Workspace, redefining enterprise meetings with Skype Room Systems for streamlined, engaging collaborations.
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Intrapreneurship the new 'buzz word' for organisations
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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Intrapreneurship is the new buzz word in business as companies encourage staff to explore their own ideas alongside their day jobs.
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2016 New Zealand Open source Awards celebrate thriving technical sector
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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The winners of the 2016 New Zealand Open Source Awards have been announced, showcasing the country's top contributors and projects.
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Fujitsu & Lenovo one step closer to PC business deal
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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Fujitsu and Lenovo are exploring a 'strategic cooperation' deal, with the aim to improve competitiveness in the global PC market.
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How to avoid costly cloud migration stalls
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Organisations must plan and execute cloud migration strategies carefully to avoid stalling at the 20% completion mark, according to Fronde.
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MS Ignite NZ - The currency of connections
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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We all have things that ignite us, whether it be money, power, or the feeling you get when you see a child’s face light up when they ‘get it’.
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Spark supports next phase of Rural Broadband Initiative for Kiwis
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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New Zealand telco Spark welcomes the next phase of the Rural Broadband Initiative to improve internet speeds in rural areas.
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Where are enterprises in achieving digital transformation?
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Ovum's ICT Enterprise Insights program 2016/17 reveals progress of enterprises' digital strategies & investment in technologies.
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Microsoft: Saying goodbye to passwords and saying 'Hello' to better encryption
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Microsoft heralds the end of passwords, embracing Windows Hello encryption for a safer online experience, led by Molly Dalton's vision.
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IN PICS: Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 - Day 3
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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This year marks Microsoft Ignite New Zealand's 21st birthday, so what better place to celebrate than at SkyCity in Auckland.
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Veeam crowned 'clear market leader' for data availability and protection in cloud era
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Veeam is celebrating after being named ‘the clear market leader’ in Ovum’s new Decision Matrix for data availability and protection for the cloud era.
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Smart machines: Full autonomy may not be possible or desirable
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Gartner urges cautious integration of smart machines, stressing the importance of human oversight in autonomous systems.
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Microsoft announces new Surface family additions to 'empower a new wave of creativity'
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Microsoft's Surface family has now grown even bigger, with three new products and an additional update to the Windows 10 Creators programme.
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Kiwi businesses not up to scratch with cyber insurance
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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New Zealand's small businesses lag in cyber insurance uptake, with only 6% covered and 9% considering it essential for future resilience.
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Hybrid IT crucial for digital transformation
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Hybrid IT is the predominant infrastructure model in Asia Pacific, with 73% of organizations aware of the deployment model, says CenturyLink.
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Women in technology: No longer stifled by sales roles
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Sitting today in a hall surrounded by geeks, it was the first session where the women outnumbered the men. But after all, this was Women in Tech.