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Remote working parent

One in five NZ businesses offer flexible work hours for parents - MYOB

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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60% offer some form of flexible work options to staff – including almost one-in-five that make specific work arrangements for staff who are parents.
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Having the right connections: Are VPNs really fit for purpose?

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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Stuart Sharp says with remote working fast becoming commonplace in today's business landscape, IT teams are being faced with a security conundrum.
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Everything you need to know about Dell's new commercial PC portfolio

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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it automation
Dell unveils a cutting-edge commercial PC portfolio with enhanced security and flexibility options, catering to the modern workforce's evolving needs.
Reviewers

Hands-on Review: HP EliteBook 840 G5 performs on every level

Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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This is the first Windows-based laptop that I have ever considered as an equal to the Mac for graphics capabilities.
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Anatomy of an outage: Understanding the lifecycle of downtime

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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cloud services
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business continuity
Businesses face high costs and risks with outages, impacting operations and reputation; understanding all stages is key.
Rugby world cup

Spark buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?

Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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tvnz
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Spark secures Rugby World Cup 2019 streaming rights, promising flexible pricing and accessibility for all Kiwis, not just Spark customers. Should fans worry?.
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Portable virtual reality with a Dell Visor and an Alienware 13 R3

Sun, 15th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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ar, vr & metaverse
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alienware
It's taken a little under two years for acceptable VR to go from a monster desktop PC to a set of equipment that you can fit in your backpack.
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Control is critical to contain cyber attacks in New Zealand

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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As evident from CERT New Zealand's security recommendations, mitigation and prevention of a data breach is a lot more cost-effective than recovery.
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Samsung launches new gaming Notebook, can it really compete?

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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digital entertainment
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Samsung unveils the Notebook Odyssey Z at Intel's Beijing event, boasting advanced thermal tech for gaming. But is it truly a game-changer?.
Gaming laptop

The i9 may be the greatest gaming processor Intel has ever built

Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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semiconductors
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digital entertainment
Intel unveils its groundbreaking 8th Gen Core i9 processor for laptops in Beijing, touting unmatched gaming and content creation capabilities.
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New 8th Gen Intel Core processors are built for businesses

Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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supply chain
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intel security
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intel
Recently Intel introduced new 8th Gen Intel Core vPro processors, spanning the Intel Core processor family and the Intel Xeon processor family.
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Data centres in outer space could happen sooner than you think

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
An expert has stated that we could soon be launching data centres into outer space to utilise solar power & zero human error, among other things.
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Q&A: Darktrace explains how AI influences cybersecurity

Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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ai security
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ai
Darktrace delves into AI's transformative impact on cybersecurity, elucidating how it handles sophisticated threats and anticipates future advancements.
Smart city

APAC Smart Cities spending to reach $28.3bil in 2018 - IDC

Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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wearables
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smart cities
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mobility
Key investments for Asia Pacific Smart Cities are in intelligent transportation, data-driven public safety, and resilient energy and infrastructure.
Lightsabres

Kiwi Jedi keep forgetting their lightsabers in Uber cars

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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uber
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tablets
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kiwi
Uber released its second annual lost and found index, a snapshot of riders' most commonly lost and most surprising forgotten items.
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Report: $1.5b/year potential in intelligent transport systems

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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mobility
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ministry of transport
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tablets
Intelligent transport systems could bring $1.5 billion a year to the economy and a new group has been formed to help harness this value.
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New chief distribution officer for FlexiGroup New Zealand

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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fintech
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flexigroup
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finance, leasing & rental
FlexiGroup New Zealand appoints Wayne Simeon as its new chief distribution officer, leveraging his 20 years of expertise in sales and channel development.
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Why a secure perimeter is no longer enough protection for your IT infrastructure

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Digital identity is used as the key method of protecting digital assets regardless of their location or how they are being accessed.
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Hands-on Review: Acer Switch 5

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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acer
Acer's Switch 5 hybrid laptop, though pricey at USD $1600-$1800, offers solid performance for everyday tasks with its 1440p touchscreen and detachable keyboard.
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Discrimination, advocacy, and standing together – Women in tech speak out

Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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financial systems
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xero
Xero's International Women's Day tea saw approximately 80 women who were Xero partners, customers, and employees coming together.