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Cloud Services stories - Page 466

Over the last decade the IT world has seen a mass transition from in-house computer assets to everything-as-a-service in the cloud, with hardware, platform and services now all commonly cloud-resident. Ideally positioned to support distributed working and working from home, most major players are currently moving or planning to move more than half of their operations to the cloud. The current direction of travel is to multi-cloud deployment, seen as providing greater flexibility, specialisation and security. The main bumps in the road have shown up in skills shortages reported by many organisations, complexity leading to misconfiguration and the need to operate and integrate multiple security dashboards. Consequently, third-party cloud security providers are a hot growth area.
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New ANZ General Manager for RSA

Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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RSA appoints Andy Solterbeck as General Manager for ANZ, aiming to boost the enterprise and mid-market segments. Solterbeck hails from Telstra.
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People encouraged to fill out census form online

Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Update: Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson and Government Statistician Geoff Bascand have announced the March 8th census will not be held.
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Vodafone, 2degrees, Telecom, Gen-i issue ChCh updates

Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Click through for all the latest updates from New Zealand's telecommunications companies about coverage and services in Christchurch.
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Telecom asks for analogue landline phones

Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Old fashioned corded analogue phones, that don't require a power source, can be donated at any Telecom retail store.
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Google launches Christchurch response site

Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Google has just launched a special site that puts the most important information about the situation on one webpage.
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Earthquake rocks Christchurch

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Christchurch reeling from 6.3 magnitude quake; comms disrupted, Cathedral damaged. Live updates via #eqnz. Emergency lines: 0800 779997.
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Wi-fi campervans hit the road

Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Gateway Motor Homes and Walkabout Rentals introduce Wi-Fi campervans, ending tourists' reliance on internet cafe hours.
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New channel appointments - Feb 2011

Sun, 20th Feb 2011
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In Feb 2011, Connector Systems, HTC, and Acronis made key appointments. Rhys Taylor, Jeremy Matthews, and Karl Sice join to fuel business growth.
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Video: How to get the best from a web developer

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Owners should think about the role of a new company website before you meet a web developer, says Datum Connect's Loren Astridge.
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Crysis 2 PC demo inbound

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers have had their chance with a multiplayer beta, and now a demo is headed to PC in the not-too-distant future.
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Video: How safe are you online?

Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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A cyber attack forced Lush to remove its NZ website after customer card details were leaked, raising concerns about our online safety and security practices.
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RIM unveils new 4G PlayBook tablets

Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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RIM expands its BlackBerry PlayBook line with two new 4G models, enhancing mobile web and enterprise capabilities.
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Lush NZ website hacked - card details leaked

Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Cosmetics retailer Lush has taken its Australian and New Zealand websites offline after another hack, urging customers to cancel their cards immediately.
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Telecom invests in IP data usage tech

Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Alcatel-Lucent's Wireless Network Guardian brought in to help Telecom offer a better experience across its 3G network.
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Skype partners with Tomizone

Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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Skype boosts global connectivity, partnering with Tomizone to offer pay-as-you-go Wi-Fi in Australia, NZ, and the South Pacific.
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Microsoft to drop 'Autorun'

Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Software giant aims to reduce the number of ways in which malware can infect PCs by turning off the Autorun and Autoplay functions.
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2011 retail refresh

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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In 2011, retailers embark on a major tech overhaul, driven by the need to update POS systems and tap into sleeker, smarter solutions.
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5 useful windows tools

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Discover the top 5 Windows utilities ranging from backup solutions to speed boosts, each designed to enhance your PC's performance.
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Securing eCommerce in 2011

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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In 2011, as eCommerce rebounds post-GFC, consumers face new cyber threats. Educating on more than simple authentication is crucial for security.
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Evaluating non-proprietary apps

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Businesses turn to non-proprietary apps to cut costs during economic downturns, but hidden pitfalls may outweigh the benefits of open-source solutions.