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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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Play it safe

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Businesses need to consider their employees' home security, especially when it comes to digital entertainment.
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Best practice tips for designing a website

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Is your website fulfilling its full potential? Taking steps to implement website best practices can raise your brand's profile.
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Who's listening?

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Security requirements and strategies apply to unifi ed communications solutions just as much as they do to traditional phone and email systems.
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GOOGLE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR PRIVACY BLUNDER

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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NZ Police probe Google over accusations of collecting private data via Street View cars, raising global privacy concerns.
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MAXIMISE YOUR WEBSITE

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Many NZ firms lack a vital online presence, yet a top-notch website can dramatically boost their business, says MYOB NZ's Julian Smith.
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Online: Where your business needs to be

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Being online isn't enough; your eCommerce strategy demands savvy marketing and an engaging customer experience, says industry experts.
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Turbo-charge your website

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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If you run an eCommerce site and you get overloaded with traffic, you might want to investigate ways to speed up your site's performance.
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Cisco tablet means business

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Cisco launches Cius, a business-focused tablet blending high-speed connectivity, HD video and secure cloud access to revolutionise workplace productivity.
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The Virtual Zoo

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Explore your inner animal and meet furry friends online with the virtual zoo, featuring tips for pet care and interactive animal avatars.
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Microsoft unveils Business Productivity partner offer

Wed, 30th Jun 2010
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Microsoft's new promotion offers partners 250 free Business Productivity Online Suite seats for a year. Requirements and renewal terms apply.
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Hitachi unveils low risk cloud

Wed, 30th Jun 2010
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Hitachi Data Systems unveils its low-risk cloud service, allowing businesses to migrate files at their own pace and pay only for what they use.
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Marketing 'migrates' to mobile

Tue, 29th Jun 2010
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NZ-based mobile marketing firm TXT2GET celebrates its 1,000th campaign, crediting cloud services for a 100% YoY growth in New Zealand.
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Connector Systems signs another

Wed, 23rd Jun 2010
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Connector Systems has inked a deal to distribute SmartOptics' wave division multiplexing solutions in New Zealand, expanding its product range in the market.
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UPDATE: Red Dead Redemption Outlaws to the End DLC trailer

Tue, 22nd Jun 2010
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Rockstar Games releases trailer for Red Dead Redemption's new co-op DLC Outlaws to the End, featuring six missions, multiplayer rewards, and new achievements.
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Need an NZ business mentor?

Fri, 18th Jun 2010
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Business Mentors New Zealand revamps its website and client management system to enhance support for SMEs, with a boost from Datacom.
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New Mac mini now available

Wed, 16th Jun 2010
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Apple unveils revamped Mac mini with doubled graphics, HDMI and SD slot, starting at NZD$1,299. Boasts sleek design and energy efficiency.
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Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific ICT winners

Tue, 15th Jun 2010
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Leading ICT firms, including Huawei and Avaya, celebrate wins at Frost and Sullivan's prestigious Asia Pacific awards.
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Report: 9% decrease in phishing attacks

Mon, 14th Jun 2010
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Symantec's June report reveals a 9% drop in phishing attacks despite spam comprising nearly 90% of all messages last month. EMEA remains a spam hotspot.
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Update: 2010 ANZ Internet Awards open

Fri, 11th Jun 2010
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Entries for the 2010 ANZ Internet Best Practice Awards are now open, recognising security, openness, diversity, and accessibility contributions online.
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Police to investigate Google Street View

Thu, 10th Jun 2010
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UK Police launch investigation into Google Street View for potentially committing a criminal offence by harvesting data from unsecured wi-fi networks.