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Windows of opportunity as Otago Uni embraces virtual desktops
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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University of Otago introduces virtual desktop experience for students, giving them access to key applications on their own devices.
Introducing the New Zealand Excellence in IT Awards...
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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New Zealand's IT excellence to be celebrated with the launch of sector-wide awards at ITx 2014, recognising standout individuals and teams.
Context: The App is dead, long live the App
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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July 2008: a certain fruity company launched its app store and gave a home to 500 freshly pressed iPhone OS (iOS nowadays) apps.
100,000 and counting as MYOB targets future growth
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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MYOB surpasses record client milestone with over 100k online subscribers, solidifying position in cloud accounting.
How to communicate IT security benefits to executive management...
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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Gartner VP highlights struggle in conveying IT security's value to exec management, offering tips for effective communication.
Kiwis look across the Tasman to attract IT talent
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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New Zealand is experiencing a technology boom like never before. The only thing holding it back is talent and it is looking to Australia for help.
Microsoft continues transformation with double board change
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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Microsoft bolsters board with top execs from Kraft Foods and Visa, aiming to solidify its strategic direction and shareholder value.
Apple's iPhone 6 Plus drives fans around the bend...
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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With so much hype surrounding the release of the iPhone 6 and the even bigger iPhone 6 Plus, it wasn’t long before reports of faults started making headlines.
Callaghan Innovation and Auckland tech start-up unite on Big Data project
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Callaghan Innovation and Auckland tech firm Movio have developed an advanced film recommendation system, boosting Movio's software value by millions.
Tackling piracy head on: NZ feature film responds with multiplatform release
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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New Zealand film, SUNDAY, will be released simultaneously across multiple platforms in an effort to combat internet piracy.
Express Data takes on SAP
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Express Data NZ has secured a distribution agreement with SAP, with the local distributor keen to stress that SAP 'is not just an ERP vendor'.
Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Over 20% of enterprises will have digital security services focused on protecting IoT devices by 2017, according to Gartner.
Calling all hackers... Wellington Hackathon fast approaching
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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On November 1-2, geeks, freaks, and residents are coming together to hack Wellington City in the heart of Miramar, Wellington’s creative suburb.
Vodafone staff use smartphones, in place of access cards
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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Vodafone pioneers with HID Global to let staff use smartphones as secure access keys, waving goodbye to traditional swipe cards.
Could the next election be hacked?
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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This year’s election has been and gone, however the debate over New Zealand’s cyber security and surveillance is still a hot topic.
Elementary my dear Watson... IBM launches biggest analytics release in 10 years
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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IBM has launched Watson Analytics, a natural language-based service that provides instant access to predictive and visual analytic tools for businesses.
Why Alibaba's plans for global expansion is a 'long-term play'
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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Alibaba's quest for global expansion faces stiff competition in Europe and North America, marking it a 'long-term play' in the digital market.
Off the scales as Apple smashes record iPhone sales...
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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Apple shatters records, selling over 10 million iPhone 6 models in just three days post-launch, according to CEO Tim Cook.
NZ CIOs... Every budget is now an IT budget
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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CIOs must work with business executives & the CFO to ensure that IT is incorporated early in strategic planning and budget processes - Gartner.
Was iPhone 6 launch 'pure Apple theatre'...?!
Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
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Apple's iPhone 6 launch dazzles with theatre, leaving competitors and fans awe-struck, yet questioning its overt control.