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Govt claims new desktop computing service 'helps agencies work together'
Government

Govt claims new desktop computing service 'helps agencies work together'

UK Gov launches desktop service to enhance inter-agency collaboration, promising cost-effective and flexible working solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2013
Govt CTO? Yes or No?
Fintech

Govt CTO? Yes or No?

If you could make one change to improve the relationship between the New Zealand government and Kiwi businesses, would recruiting a Chief Technology O.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013
Native or hybrid apps? The new choice for NZ CIOs
Hybrid & Remote Work

Native or hybrid apps? The new choice for NZ CIOs

Trying to decide if your app should be iOS or Android compatible? Forget it; you should be deciding if your enterprise mobile app will be native or hybrid...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2013
Weak govt systems secured following report
Wireless Networks

Weak govt systems secured following report

Following a government review of it's system security last October, the CIO in charge of the investigation says the issues have been addressed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2013
Shortage of IT talent to boost salaries in 2013
Information Communication & Technology

Shortage of IT talent to boost salaries in 2013

A shortage of IT talent in New Zealand will lead to higher salaries and multiple job offers for professionals in 2013, says Robert Walters.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2013

Global Stories

Chief Information Officer (CIO) stories

Aussie CIOs raise concerns of a digital leadership vacuum
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Aussie CIOs raise concerns of a digital leadership vacuum

Australian IT leaders are facing challenges in digitalisation compared to their global counterparts, according to a survey by Gartner Executive Programs.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 15th May 2014
NZ Red Cross takes on Mother Nature with cloud move
DataCentre infrastructure

NZ Red Cross takes on Mother Nature with cloud move

New Zealand Red Cross to move IT system to the cloud, with help from McDonalds IT, to improve resilience from natural disasters.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2014
Kiwi privacy breaches should have same priority as workplace safety
Malware

Kiwi privacy breaches should have same priority as workplace safety

Low tech human solutions may be the key to preventing privacy breaches, says CEO of Designertech. Technology alone is not enough.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014
4 reasons behind the growing interest in IT risk
Risk & Compliance

4 reasons behind the growing interest in IT risk

Exploring why IT risk interest is surging: Board members focus on cybersecurity, driven by lack of understanding and pressures to disclose.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2014
Microsoft's new CIO gets down to business
Microsoft

Microsoft's new CIO gets down to business

Jim DuBois steps up as Microsoft's new CIO, set to lead IT initiatives aiming to innovate and support its global customer base and workforce.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jan 2014
Govt targets security with new Chief Privacy Officer role
Data Privacy

Govt targets security with new Chief Privacy Officer role

New Zealand government creates Chief Privacy Officer role to strengthen privacy and security across public service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2013
Top five tips for optimising network infrastructure
Virtualisation

Top five tips for optimising network infrastructure

The explosion in cloud computing, virtualisation and mobile computing paradigms is changing the demands placed on enterprise networks.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2013
Happy (?) 1st birthday Novopay
EduTech

Happy (?) 1st birthday Novopay

Novopay marks its 1st year amid improvement but faces ongoing challenges and a pivotal system upgrade to address tax issues.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2013
Govt empowers CIO to stop IT scares
Data Privacy

Govt empowers CIO to stop IT scares

Govt boosts CIO's powers and budget to tackle IT blunders and safeguard public data, following high-profile failures like Novopay.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2013
Software piracy costs businesses billions in time and money
Software

Software piracy costs businesses billions in time and money

Embedding counterfeit software with dangerous malware allows criminals to prey on computer users who are unaware of the potential danger.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2013
Microsoft tops CIO vendor list
Virtualisation

Microsoft tops CIO vendor list

Microsoft named most indispensable 'mega-vendor' by CIOs in survey by US investment bank Piper Jaffray, with 45% choosing Microsoft as most important vendor.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2013
Dell: Embrace BYOD or be left behind
Network Infrastructure

Dell: Embrace BYOD or be left behind

Nearly three-quarters of companies deploying user-focused BYOD report improvements in employee productivity, customer response times and work processes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2013
Business and technology trends 2013
Data Analytics

Business and technology trends 2013

The top trend in technology for 2013 is the continued corporatisation of consumer and mobile technology. Expect more consumers to step up their use of.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2013