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Kiwis transfer their millionth mobile number
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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Over 1 million mobile phone numbers have been transferred between operators since NZ introduced number porting in 2007.
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Microsoft Azure Container Service hits general availability
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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microsoft
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cloud services
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public cloud
Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Azure Container Service, designed to deploy and manage container applications in the cloud.
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Banks struggle to remain relevant as FinTech tools take over
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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finance, leasing & rental
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fintech
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digital banking
Banks must collaborate with FinTech firms as they struggle to keep pace with the disruption caused by emerging technology, a report has found.
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Big data and workforce analytics: Powerful and underutilised
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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big data
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data analytics
Workforce data analytics can drive business performance and give companies a competitive advantage, says WFS Australia.
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Governments vulnerable to attack, says Palo Alto Networks
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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network management
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firewall
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network security
Government departments are an attractive target for malicious hackers and criminals, making them vulnerable to attack.
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Scrapping of online voting trial a 'blow to democracy'
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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government
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online voting
Online voting trials for local body elections have been cancelled, disappointing councils who see it as a lost opportunity.
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Veeam rides digital transformation wave for strong local growth
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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virtualisation
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veeam
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cios
Digital transformation, cloud and DRaaS, are propelling Veeam’s local operations to new heights, with the company reporting yet another strong quarter.
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Is this the data center of the future?
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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data centre operators
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servers
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ndi
Two Italian architects have taken third place in eVolo magazine's annual Skyscraper Competition with a sustainable data center skyscraper.
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Microsoft on charge in SaaS market with 70% revenue growth
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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Microsoft is on the charge in the SaaS market and is now challenging for leadership in the growth market with Oracle and IBM also making a big play.
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Vapor IO joins Open Data Center Alliance
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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app development
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Vapor IO has joined the Open Data Center Alliance, with the ODCA saying it anticipates the vendor will offer much in terms of new innovation.
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Xero insights provide health check for Kiwi SMBs
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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xero
Xero's new Signals tool offers Kiwi SMBs a vital data-driven health check, revealing industry trends, financial benchmarks, and growth opportunities.
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Landesk's new IT Asset Management solution is all about visibility
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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pc hardware
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hardware
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it managers
Landesk's new IT Asset Management Suite provides greater visibility for asset management, offering an all-in-one solution for IT teams.
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Online voting trial canned
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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government
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online voting
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palm
Online voting trial for local body elections in New Zealand scrapped due to concerns over security and vote integrity.
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Hush-hush attitudes toward cyber attacks 'devastating' Kiwi businesses
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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resolve technology
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cios
Hush-hush attitudes contribute to cyber attacks that are devastating New Zealand businesses, warns IT firm Resolve.
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Are ANZ business too keen for cloud?
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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cloud services
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colocation
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cios
ANZ firms may be overzealous on cloud, risking costs without clarity on benefits, warns Gartner's Warrilow ahead of Sydney summit.
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IntegrationWorks, Revera and StackAlliance team up for government
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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iaas
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app development
IntegrationWorks has teamed up with Revera and the Stack Alliance to capitalise on growing demand from government agencies for digital transformation.
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QuickTime for Windows could be an accident waiting to happen
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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apple
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro has discovered two new, critical vulnerabilities affecting QuickTime for Windows, which Apple will no longer be supporting.
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Internet trust declining, survey finds
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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There is increased concern when it comes to how personal data is handled by private corporations and governments.
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HID Global rolls out new offerings for the mobile enterprise
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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smartphones
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mobility
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physical security
HID Global unveils new mobile solutions, enhancing digital identity and access control in the enterprise sphere.
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Face-to-face still important amongst all the tech, survey finds
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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digital transformation
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randstad
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ndi
Kiwis prioritize face-to-face interactions in the workplace despite the increasing impact of technology, according to a survey by Randstad.
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Analyst Opinion: Operators make roaming more transparent and affordable
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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telco
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ovum
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business travel
Mobile roaming sheds its 'secret' tag as operators slash costs, wooing globetrotters with clear, wallet-friendly rates.
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APAC business ahead of the curve when it comes to DX
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
The widespread availability and advances in digital technology are causing rapid changes to the workplace, not seen since the industrial revolution.
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Enterprise security is changing. Today, it's all about visibility and control
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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network management
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network infrastructure
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cloud security
Blue Coat has introduced a new set of cloud security capabilities and services for enterprises and governments to improve the security platform.
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Apple devices top choice for employees, survey finds
Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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smartphones
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apple
The majority of employees choose Apple’s Mac and iPhone to do their work, thanks to greater ease of use and familiarity, according to a new survey.