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60% of cyber-attacks target SMEs
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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connect smart week
This year’s Connect Smart Week is a reminder for SMEs to be vigilant about online security, says Amy Adams, Communications Minister.
Ten Top Tips for your wireless network
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Wireless networks for the enterprise are not your average home WiFi. Here are the ten top things you need to know before deploying corporate WLAN.
13 areas to cover before every cloud migration
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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migration
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datacentre infrastructure
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iaas
The tech industry is NZ’s third largest export earner and fastest growing sector. NZ’s hosting and infrastructure services were worth $767m in 2013.
UFB build hits halfway milestone
Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
The nationwide ultrafast broadband rollout has hit the halfway mark for its first stage, with 11 towns and cities now able to reap the benefits.
Xero: 10 ways to modernise accounting in 2015
Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xerocon unveils 10 pivotal strategies to revolutionise accounting in 2015, propelling firms to embrace the digital tide and thrive.
Xero challenging traditional ERP vendors
Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
Xero leads the New Zealand ERP market, challenging traditional vendors, according to industry analysts IDC. #software #Xero #ERP.
Cybercrims bypassing two-factor authentication with simple txt
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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mfa
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iam
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cybersecurity
Strong passwords and two-factor authentication are no match for simple social engineering, with Symantec warning of a new password recovery scam.
Dropbox for Business gears up for EMM roll-out
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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dropbox
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mobility
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enterprise mobility management
Dropbox for Business has announced it will be enabling an Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) tool for its customers soon.
Is the $2 million equity crowdfunding limit too low?
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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peer-to-peer lending
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investment
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retail
The $2 million limit on equity crowdfunding may be revised up over time, says Snowball Effect co-founder Josh Daniell.
The rise of smart machines, and what it means for the CIO
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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smart machines
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analyst report
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industrial
Smart machines are increasingly making business decisions that humans have less control over, according to Gartner.
Enprise ekes out small annual profit in drive to grow NZ market
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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uc
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shares
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sales
Accounting software reseller Enprise Group posted an annual profit in its first filing on the NZAX as it places greater emphasis on the NZ market.
Punakaiki first fund to do NZ equity crowdfunding; raises $660,000 on debut
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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ipo
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snowball effect
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punakaiki fund
Tech investor Lance Wiggs' Punakaiki Fund has launched the first equity crowdfunding campaign for a private equity fund in New Zealand.
Retailers turn to M2M services to lure in customers
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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digital signage
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martech
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commerce systems
Retailers are striving to provide an innovative experience to shoppers by using M2M-based digital signage to offer more information.
Organisations are severely lacking in cybersecurity maturity
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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edutech
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cybersecurity
Overall, organisations are displaying a lack of maturity and an over reliance on prevention when it comes to cybersecurity, according to EMC.
Wearables in the enterprise driving huge market growth
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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wearables
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iot
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personal computing devices
The number of cellular connected IoT/M2M devices is set to increase from 252 million in 2014 to 908 million in 2019, with wearables driving the growth.
Kiwi recruitment firm to solve NZ digital skill shortage woes
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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recruitment
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skills gap
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candidates
Start-up FutureYou has launched in New Zealand to address the digital industry's need for specialist recruitment.
Microsoft Ignite New Zealand speaker line-up announced
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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microsoft
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microsoft ignite
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analyst report
Microsoft New Zealand has released the details about the speakers for its Ignite NZ 2015 Kick-Off event, which will take place this September.
Xero and Apple - the perfect match for SMBs?
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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supply chain
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smb
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inventory management systems
Cloud accounting software specialists Xero are targeting small businesses using Apple devices with new iOS solutions.
GreenHouse hub opens in Christchurch to grow budding businesses
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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mbie
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innovation hub
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automotive
An innovation hub supporting NZ's entrepreneurs has opened in Christchurch, providing low-rent offices and infrastructure for start-ups.
Thrive in a software-driven world
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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apm
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low-code
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software development
As companies transform into software-driven enterprises, bringing high-quality applications to market faster becomes a key differentiator.