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Behind the scenes of Kiwi distributor NZ Computer Sales
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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pc hardware
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
New Zealand Computer Sales was established in 1995 to provide New Zealand businesses and beyond with quality, affordable, ready-for-use electronics.
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NZCS asks, what’s in a name?
Mon, 11th Jun 2012
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cloud services
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workplace transformation
NZ Computer Society rebrands as Institute of IT Professionals from July 1 after a sweeping 97% vote in favour, signalling a bold step forward.
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Crunch time for cloud providers
Tue, 29th May 2012
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cloud services
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nzcs
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cloud communications
The soon-to-be-renamed New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS) has released the full version of its Cloud Computing Code of Practice.
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NZCS releases draft 'CloudCode'
Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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NZCS unveils 'CloudCode' draft, a pioneering cloud computing code of practice, after wide consultation, seeking further industry feedback.
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NZCS seeks partners for schools project
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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northland
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nzcs
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partners
NZ Computer Society invites ICT industry support for a career guidance project in schools, aiming to solve the skills shortage.
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IT industry to establish code of practice for cloud
Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
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tuanz
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nzcs
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internetnz
NZ's IT giants including Xero and Microsoft plan a voluntary Cloud Code of Practice, aiming to boost user confidence in cloud services.
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IRD re-thinks decision on failed software
Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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ird
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nzcs
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ndi
IRD reverses stance on failed software projects, boosting IT confidence and safeguarding innovation investments in NZ.
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All change at NZ Computer Society
Mon, 29th Nov 2010
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nz
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designertech
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nzcs
Effective immediately, NZCS has named Ray Delany and Steve Davis as President and Deputy President respectively.
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You’re all talk
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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contact centre
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nzcs
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industrial
NZ leads in tech adoption, trialling Unified Communications solutions for better workplace health and productivity.
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In the right headspace
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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contact centre
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nzcs
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ndi
Over 80% of office workers start their day negatively, impacting productivity. A New Zealand company's app is changing that with technology.
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Cresting the adoption wave
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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contact centre
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nzcs
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ndi
Is there a market for hosted contact centre solutions? From basic PBX functionality to sophisticated call centre technology.
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We’re ready to collaborate
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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chorus
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telecommunications
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nzcs
While not a UFB bidder, TelstraClear, like all telcos, will nevertheless be impacted by the roll out of a new fibre network.
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Get down to brass tacks
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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oracle
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nzcs
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ndi
Operating in a dynamic market, telcos are facing exponentially increasing requirements for network bandwidth, growing competition from non-traditional.
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Open access fibre heralds a new industry paradigm
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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colocation
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nzcs
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nz
The sooner New Zealand’s fibre to the premises build is underway the better, says Nigel Purdy, General Manager of Hawke’s Bay’s local fibre company, UnisonFibre.
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The skinny on SIP
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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g7
What is SIP trunking technology and how can it benefit New Zealand businesses? James Meharry, Product Marketing Manager, CallPlus, answers nine FAQs.
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The Jury’s out on SIP
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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contact centre
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gartner
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nzcs
The adoption of SIP in New Zealand is slower than the rest of the world, with Australia reportedly two years ahead.
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NZCS launches '50 Years of ICT Innovation' book
Sat, 25th Sep 2010
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cloud services
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open source
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ict
400-page book outlines the history of ICT and computing in New Zealand.
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IT leaders gather to celebrate 50 years of innovation
Tue, 17th Aug 2010
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trade me
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nzcs
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ndi
New Zealand ICT conference boasts high-profile presenters, featuring Google, KiwiBank and Trade Me, mapping out the next 50 years.
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Seagate and Samsung tackle SSD together
Mon, 16th Aug 2010
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licensing
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samsung
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trade me
Seagate and Samsung partner to elevate SSD tech, promising advances in performance, reliability, and energy efficiency for enterprise storage.
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IE9 available soon
Mon, 16th Aug 2010
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microsoft
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windows
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trade me
Microsoft has announced that the beta version of its new web browser, Internet Explorer 9, will be available for download soon.
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Code prompts new era of IT professionalism
Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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cloud services
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project management
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nzcs
Acceptable and good IT practices have been put on paper with the release of a new IT Code of Practice for New Zealand IT professionals.
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NZCS to hold first Young IT Professionals Group event
Tue, 20th Oct 2009
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cloud services
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gadgets
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ict
Featuring Ben Gracewood, technology test-driver for TVNZ’s Breakfast Programme, the event is sponsored by the NZCS and is as a networking event for students and 20- and 30-something ICT enthusiasts with up to ten years of professional work experience.
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NZCS launches IT certification
Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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nzcs
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applications
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ndi
In the works for a number of months, NZCS is formally launching its Information Technology Certified Pro (ITCP) ‘gold standard’ professional certification today, with 146 certifications already.