Information Communication & Technology (ICT) stories - Page 19
Do smartphones cause work overload among Kiwis?
Mon, 7th Oct 2013
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Smartphones propel work overload among Kiwis, creating a 24/7 job culture but offering flexibility too, reveals The Great NZ Employment Survey 2013.
Venture capital fund extends offer following low investment
Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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Internet commentator Lance Wiggs extends his Punakaiki Fund offer by about three weeks on signs the IPO would miss its minimum target of $5 million.
OneNet invites resellers to Cloud workshop
Tue, 1st Oct 2013
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OneNet gears up to transform resellers into cloud computing champs at their Auckland workshop on 15th October.
NZ business confidence high in the sky
Tue, 1st Oct 2013
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New Zealand business confidence soars to a five-year high, with a net 54% of firms optimistic about the year ahead, led by bullish construction sector outlooks.
Businesses enjoy faster networks and better service with Lexel
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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It all starts with the name. Based upon the word excellence, Lexel represents the company's dedicated focus and promise to the market.
Data loss… affecting over 50% of organisations says Check Point
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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Worldwide leader in securing the internet has revealed a damning new report, in which over 50% of organisations have suffered data loss during the past year.
Westcon extends Juniper deal through NZ exclusivity
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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network infrastructure
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Westcon secures NZ exclusivity for Juniper products, bolstering an 8-year partnership and aiming to strengthen network solutions across enterprises.
Kiwis: Underestimate Windows XP upgrade at your peril
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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NZ firms warned about the risks and complexities of upgrading from Windows XP before Microsoft's April 2014 support cut-off.
Online volunteers putting Not for Profit sector at risk
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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digital marketing
The tendency of Not for Profit organisations in New Zealand to rely on enthusiastic volunteers to manage their social media activities is risky...
Microsoft MVP: Being your own boss is difficult
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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Keeping discipline is hardest part of being your own boss, says Stephen Forte, CSO of Telerik. #startups #entrepreneurship.
Behind the mask: Software Heroes tell all at local Summit
Tue, 24th Sep 2013
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Software giants converge at Canterbury Software Summit next week, with 20+ top speakers set to inspire 400 tech enthusiasts at sold-out Addington Events Centre.
Big Data hype rises among ambitious organisations
Tue, 24th Sep 2013
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There appears to be some substance behind the big data hype, according to a Gartner survey of IT and business executives.
Yammer expands the definition of ‘knowledge worker'
Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
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Everyone in an organisation—from the CEO’s office to the mail room—has valuable information, says Adam Pisoni, Microsoft’s general manager of Yammer.
NZ tech gives better disaster warnings
Thu, 19th Sep 2013
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A newly released New Zealand-made product is set to give both homes and offices improved alerts and information about emergencies.
Is low investment holding back NZ business growth?
Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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New Zealand ranks as the fourth most dynamic economy globally, but low R&D investment is stifling its business growth potential, warns Grant Thornton.
How to avoid corruption in IT tenders
Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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Five key levers need to be managed in order for government agencies to minimise the corruption risks involved in managing IT contractors.
NZ Tech – Helping win the America’s Cup
Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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Technology companies in New Zealand are having a big impact on the America's Cup with their innovative products, boosting the country's economy.
Need new technology now? Contact Simply Leasing today
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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simply leasing
Specialists in technology leasing, Simply Leasing's mission is simple: to take the complexity and pain out of the transaction...
Govt's single business number roll-out underway
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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NZ businesses to get unique IDs by year's end, simplifying govt interactions, says Steven Joyce. Initiative aims to save time, boost efficiency.
NZ financial results for Synnex, Sony, Google, Acer and Imation
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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Tech firms in NZ show mixed results; Synnex thrives with profit and revenue up, contrasting with Sony's sharp decline.