Stories by Staff - Page 73
Apple WWDC 2014: iWon or Me-too?
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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Amongst the whoops, cheers and starry-eyed attendees at Apple’s annual WWDC, what can we glean from the company’s latest announcements?.
Microsoft NZ warns Kiwis following rise in cold calling scammers
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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cybersecurity
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Microsoft New Zealand and NetSafe are warning home computer users of cold-calling technicians targeting New Zealanders with scams about computer viruses.
Network security: Only as strong as the weakest link
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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malware
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endpoint protection
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It only takes a single weak link in your security to bring your system to a halt, making defence in depth a necessity.
Summit sets high expectations for tertiary education’s future
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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higher education
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tertiary education
Auckland hosts pivotal summit led by Steven Joyce, aiming to adapt NZ's tertiary education to future tech and global standards.
New Hitachi Data Systems CTO in at the deep end
Thu, 5th Jun 2014
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storage
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cto
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hitachi vantara
Hitachi Data Systems has appointed Andrew McGee as its Australia and New Zealand CTO to help businesses align technology with their objectives.
2degrees unveils free Wellington WiFi trial
Thu, 5th Jun 2014
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wireless networks
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cloud services
2degrees partners with CityLink to offer free three-month WiFi trial in Wellington CBD for over 20,000 customers.
Conference ahead for #edchatNZ – where NZ teachers tweet
Thu, 5th Jun 2014
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twitter
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bso
#edchatNZ is planning for its first conference, moving the vibrant online community of tweeting educators offline and into the ‘real’ world.
What does iOS 8 mean for CIOs?
Thu, 5th Jun 2014
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devices
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apps
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ios
Apple's iOS 8 release shows the company's unwavering focus on developers, who are crucial to the success of mobile apps.
Govt unveils $28.6m education funding in a bid to boost ICT talent
Thu, 5th Jun 2014
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New Zealand government to invest $28.6m in ICT Graduate Schools to address high levels of skills shortages in the industry.
Big Data drives software market growth
Thu, 5th Jun 2014
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saas
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data analytics
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martech
Worldwide software market forecasted to grow 5.9% in 2014, driven by Big Data and analytics and enterprise applications - IDC.
Revera teams up with Eagle Technology to provide SPARC as a service platform
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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hyperscale
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iaas
New Zealand government agencies can now access on-demand SPARC services through a new partnership between Revera and Eagle Technology.
PowerbyProxi set to showcase new wave of wireless charging
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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devices
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computex
PowerbyProxi showcases resonant wireless charging at Computex 2014; offers multi-device charging for smartphones, phablets and tablets up to 15W.
Slingshot urges Kiwis to update security software as virus sweeps globe
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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malware
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digital entertainment
Internet Service Provider Slingshot is working with New Zealand Police to protect customers from a serious global malware attack. #CyberSecurity.
Prices fall as StorageCraft Cloud reaches critical mass in ANZ
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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storage
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cloud services
StorageCraft Cloud Services reduces pricing by 10% for all levels, dropping cost to $A0.98 per GB per month. Sydney selected for new data center.
Govt: New Vodafone HQ to anchor Christchurch Innovation Precinct
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Vodafone's new HQ will be the keystone of Christchurch's Innovation Precinct, set to transform the city into a hub for technology and growth.
Symantec’s cloud storage foray falls flat on its face
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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storage
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Symantec is shutting down its Norton Zone cloud storage service, deleting files within 60 days. #Symantec #NortonZone.
Hoist start-up sharpens vision
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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hoist
Hoist, is a ‘Platform-as-a-service’ startup has just returned to Wellington, New Zealand, after a three-week stint as part of their BNZ Startup Alley prize.
Webroot: Evolutions in endpoint security
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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endpoint protection
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edr
The threat landscape has been rapidly evolving over the past few years, largely driven by an expansive and mature cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) ecosystem.
PC outlook remains subdued despite slowing tablet demand
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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devices
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pc hardware
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mobility
Worldwide PC shipments expected to fall -6.0% in 2014, but positive factors could lead to more stability in mature markets.
Joyce under attack as Labour slams Govt's ICT policy
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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government
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labour
Labour criticises the Govt's £28.6m ICT investment as inadequate, calling for a more substantial support strategy for the sector.