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Could Edge Computing have solved Pokémon GO’s server issues?
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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gaming
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data centre operators
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edge data centre
Edge Computing is gaining popularity as an alternative to conventional approaches where the data centre can be remote and geographically distant.
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Microsoft switches to monthly Windows 7, 8.1 and Server 2012 updates
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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microsoft
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servers
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windows
Microsoft is planning monthly rollout update for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and users for all non-security related updates.
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SimpliVity a revolutionary leader in hyperconverged market
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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converged infrastructure
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forrester research
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simplivity
SimpliVity recognised as a leader in hyperconverged infrastructure market, according to Forrester Wave report.
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Prevention vs Detect & Response or Of Fools and Novelty
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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gartner
There is one type of fool that believes that everything old is best, and the other type of fool that believes everything new is better.
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2degrees' lips are sealed on rumoured Australian telco sale
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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telco
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m&a
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vodafone
In a tight-lipped response, 2degrees neither confirms nor scuppers whisperings of a TPG takeover.
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Make 'em pay or take copper away? NZ & AU's different tactics to the fibre rollout
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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broadband
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ufb
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nbn
The difference between Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) & New Zealand's Ultrafast Broadband Network (UFB) rollouts is tellingly different.
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New Zealand big winner in 2016 Top Smart City Projects
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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smart cities
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idc
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analyst report
NZ is proving itself on the world stage winning 3 awards at the 2016 Smart City APAC Awards, which recognises the most outstanding smart city project.
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Gartner opinion: Are we more productive? – the final conundrum
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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gartner
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productivity
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it professionals
Owning or using a smart phone to do your email in bed is not being more productive; it just increase output at the same rate and ruins many things.
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Is distributed analytics the solution to a connected world of data?
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Distributed analytics could be a game changer, integrating new data sources into legacy systems without squandering prior investments.
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Kiwi startup takes out global award; recognised by Steve Wozniak
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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smartphones
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apple
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technology gifts
New Zealand's oDocs has been named the global Best Startup, Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed Awards for technological entrepreneurship.
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New 1 Gigabit fibre offering good news for NZ
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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broadband
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enable networks
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northpower
NZ leaps in global internet race with new 1Gbps fibre option, boosting digital economy and innovation, says Minister Adams.
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New investigative tool helps Kiwi businesses uncover cyber crime
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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computer forensics nz
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aras
CheckIT tool by Computer Forensics offers a new line of defence for NZ firms against rising cybercrime, quickly exposing digital wrongdoing.
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AMAX looks to cut costs for the data center
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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it infrastructure
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amax
AMAX releases [SMART] DC Data Center Manager, an out-of-band DCIM solution, designed to help enterprises achieve cost savings and optimize their data centers.
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Two big Government contract wins for Vodafone
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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contact centre
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telco
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ministry of justice
Vodafone wins government contracts with Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and Ministry of Justice.
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Lincoln University announces major overhaul of their network
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sdn
At an open day today on campus in Christchurch, Lincoln University presented a major overhaul of its campus network.
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Blockchain & smart robots among 'future success' technologies
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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quantum computing
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blockchain
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4d printing
Gartner reveals three key tech trends for competitive advantage: immersive experiences, smart machines, and the platform revolution.
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Nearly half of AU organisations not equipped for malicious insiders
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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mimecast
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cyber attacks
​Mimecast Limited recently released new data that reveals the majority of organisations believe they are their own worst enemy.
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YOU’RE INVITED: 2016 Canterbury Tech Summit – set to be a sell-out
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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edutech
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3d printing
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uc
This fresh and unique conference is filled to the brim with insightful presentations, leading innovations and inspirational content.
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Count 'em up: More big names strike out at Sky-Vodafone merger
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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tvnz
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sky
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telco
Blue Reach, Freeview, InternetNZ, Spark, Trustpower, TUANZ, TVNZ and 2degrees all have serious concerns about the Sky-Vodafone merger.
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How hard do you make the enterprise buying decision?
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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leadership
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it departments
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ndi
Tech providers are struggling to gain traction, despite offering valuable solutions. Could it be because they're making it harder for enterprises to buy?.
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Unsecure print services equals unsecure IT, expert says
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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y soft
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ndi
Experts warn of the overlooked risks of insecure printing services in compromising overall IT security.
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CenturyLink expands network connectivity options for global data centre customers
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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colocation
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dci
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data centre operators
CenturyLink expands network carrier connections in its data centers, offering customers access to 99 different carriers and network providers.
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How CIOs can contribute to business performance by shaping the employee experience
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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mobility
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hpe
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hpe aruba networking
The connector of staff and technology use, CIOs are the key to driving employee engagement, which has a direct impact on business performance.
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'We're at a turning point' - Spark pleased despite profit drop
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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telco
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sky
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spark
Spark says mobile and platform IT services now outweigh declining areas of the business, which Spark's chairman says reflects a turning point.