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Exclusive: Microsoft charges ahead with Surface-powering wearable
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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Microsoft has unveiled a new wearable that as well as tracking steps, can power up your Surface tablet using kinetic energy, reducing the power bills.
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Your data will soon be in an ACTUAL cloud
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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cloud services
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Google launches new platform that runs on servers in the clouds, offering high availability and stormcharge capabilities. #AprilFools.
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BREAKING: Google using x-ray vision to see inside your home
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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privacy
Privacy uproar as Google's latest tech allegedly peeks into homes, sparking widespread concern over x-ray-like street views.
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'Huddle rooms' all the rage, according to Polycom
Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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Polycom has announced the general availability of Polycom RealPresence Debut, a collaboration solution for smaller meeting spaces and huddle rooms.
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Digital Realty slashes water and energy usage in data centers
Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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digital realty
Digital Realty says it has saved more than 300 million gallons of water a year, using Emerson Network Power’s Liebert DSE data center cooling system.
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Aranz Medical named NZ Hi-Tech Awards finalist
Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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Aranz Medical vies for top NZ Hi-Tech prize, showcasing their innovative 3D healthcare solutions amid industry acclaim.
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MuleSoft 'leader' in enterprise integration PaaS, who else makes the cut?
Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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cloud services
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MuleSoft is among five companies to garner a position in Gartner's 2016 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Integration PaaS.
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Encryption: the blindspot in enterprise security
Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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encryption
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Encryption creates a security blind spot in organisations, allowing hackers to propagate hidden malware, says Ixia.
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NZ business mobile market looking rosy, according to Commerce Commission
Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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Most businesses in New Zealand are happy with their mobile providers and costs, according to research by the Commerce Commission.
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Wireless technology changing the way we live and do business
Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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cloud services
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Enterprise adoption of cloud, mobile and IoT technologies is driving the need for always on-connectivity for people, places and things— anywhere.
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Ransomware turns into PowerWare with new Microsoft based threat
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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microsoft
A newly discovered fileless ransomware, dubbed PowerWare, is using a Windows scripting tool to encrypt files, with an escalating ransom attached.
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Cloud and big data - the perfect pair?
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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CenturyLink hails cloud as big data's ally, touting it as key for project success with scalable, reliable and secure infrastructure.
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Nlyte integrates DCIM with HPE OneView
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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nlyte software
Nlyte’s DCIM software now integrates with HPE OneView in a move HPE says will better enable customers to keep pace with business changes.
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Banking Trojans plummet 73% – but don’t get comfortable
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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bank security
Financial Trojans targeting online banking services dropped 73% last year, but Symantec is warning that Trojans are still thriving - and profitable.
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Is your organisation suffering from disruption envy?
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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disruption
Disruption is becoming the new norm, according to a report by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia.
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Collaboration and partnerships are supporting the continued growth of security services
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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industrial
The industry will benefit – and customers will see better solutions – from increased sharing of security information and data analytics.
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Enterprise security trends for APAC
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
In APAC, cyber threats are rising with mobile malware and online extortion looming as tech adoption surges, says Microsoft's Noel.
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Are you betting your career against the future?
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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gartner
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cios
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CIOs and IT professionals need to embrace digital business or risk being left behind, warns Gartner Research VP.
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Spark’s acquisition of 2300MHz spectrum given all clear
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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The Commerce Commission has given the all-clear for Spark to acquire the management rights to 70MHz of radio spectrum.
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Digital health: South Island electronic referrals hit one million
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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digital health
More than one million eReferrals to specialists have been successfully processed in New Zealand's South Island, says Health Minister Jonathan Coleman.
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Record growth for NZ's SMX as cloud email security demand soars
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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email security
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cios
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smx
Increasing demand for cloud email security has seen SMX add more than 30,000 new customers across Australia and NZ last quarter.
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Economics of Connections fuelling digital business, says Gartner
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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gartner
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digital economy
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enterprise architect
Business and IT leaders must adapt to the new economics of a digital economy to capitalise on its potential, says Gartner.
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SD-WAN set to boom as organisations seek to optimise cloud
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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network management
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network infrastructure
IDC says SD-WAN revenue will start to ramp up strongly this year as organisations seek to optimise their cloud strategies.
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Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland as innovation hub
Tue, 29th Mar 2016
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Virtual and augmented reality, start-up competitions, youth events and a showcase of Kiwi innovation heroes will feature in the inaugural Techweek AKL.