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Kiwi Stories

Protecting brand New Zealand
Supply Chain

Protecting brand New Zealand

Counterfeiting is one of the fastest growing economic crimes of modern times. Innovative and cost-effective tech solutions are now able to tackle this.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Let Windows 8.1 Pro touch devices enable business productivity
Windows

Let Windows 8.1 Pro touch devices enable business productivity

Ingram Micro wants you to get the most from selling Windows 8.1 Pro. We think it is the best business operating system anyone has ever created.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Instagram Layout... Why all the fuss?
Instagram

Instagram Layout... Why all the fuss?

Instagram's new Layout app has stirred chatter, but it's less a leap and more a step—prepping for a Facebook's grander scheme.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
Are your remote workers causing you a headache?
Wireless Networks

Are your remote workers causing you a headache?

The way in which we work has been transformed in the past five years, and staff could literally be based anywhere and on any sort of device.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015

Global Stories

Vulnerability enables DoS attacks on Apple devices
Malware

Vulnerability enables DoS attacks on Apple devices

Eset director of communications and laboratory Josep Albors takes a look at the No iOS Zone vulnerability which enables DoS attacks on Apple devices.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2015
Rethinking technology refreshes as Windows Server 2003's EoS looms
DataCentre infrastructure

Rethinking technology refreshes as Windows Server 2003's EoS looms

As Windows Server 2003's end-of-support looms, IT managers face a critical crossroad: overhaul servers now or face the risks ahead.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 4th May 2015
Dell invites you to meet the brightest minds in IT
Network Infrastructure

Dell invites you to meet the brightest minds in IT

Join the Dell Solutions Tour in Perth and Adelaide on May 13 and May 26, an exclusive event brought to you by Dell.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th May 2015
Keep your IT infrastructure in a separate location
DataCentre infrastructure

Keep your IT infrastructure in a separate location

Is your business prepared for a server disaster? Secure offsite locations and cost effective equipment housing are available. Talk to Compass today.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st May 2015
Power Up with ControlNow – all your critical IT services in one place
Productivity

Power Up with ControlNow – all your critical IT services in one place

Empower your IT with ControlNow: Streamline critical services in one central hub for improved business efficiency and security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
Ingram: Your Fortinet Premier Authorised Training Centre
Firewalls

Ingram: Your Fortinet Premier Authorised Training Centre

Knowledge is power - especially when it comes to selling network security solutions. Ingram Micro and Fortinet are offering training to help.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Unified Communications - Look at it now!
Unified Communications

Unified Communications - Look at it now!

Despite what some vendors may suggest, UC isn't one tool. It pulls together all of the communication you're already using.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
Express Data & Cisco - Mobility in today's world
Firewalls

Express Data & Cisco - Mobility in today's world

A new approach to security has to be adopted. The firewall is still a major aspect of a security strategy, but is only part of the story.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
Time ironically isn't on Apple's side in Switzerland
Wearables

Time ironically isn't on Apple's side in Switzerland

Apple's timepiece woes: Swiss trademark laws present an unexpected challenge for the tech titan's latest gadget rollout.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Upgrade your telecommunications for better business
Unified Communications

Upgrade your telecommunications for better business

When you're focusing on running your company it's easy to get into a bit of trouble with your telecommunications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
iOS app review: Papers, please
Gaming

iOS app review: Papers, please

It's a game. It's just not like any game I've ever played before. For a start, it's kind of depressing. Claustrophobic. Unsettling.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2015
Review: The Book of Life
Gaming

Review: The Book of Life

The Book of Life animates a vibrant Mexico, contrasting stereotypes with a magical tale of love, music, and spirited competition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Forging the strongest possible CIO-CFO partnership
Chief Financial Officer

Forging the strongest possible CIO-CFO partnership

CIOs and CFOs must work closely together in order to achieve the best business outcomes, says John Gonzalez, Extreme Networks ANZ country manager.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Today's CFO: Tech savvy and risk aware
Firewalls

Today's CFO: Tech savvy and risk aware

Cost savings and enhanced productivity are only part of the equation for CFOs. Fortinet's Scott Cowen delves into the issue of risk management and sec.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015