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CEOs take note... It's an Internet of Products too
Internet of Things

CEOs take note... It's an Internet of Products too

The Internet of Things is a curious name for what happens when objects other than computers, start to become electronically networked.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
Are Kiwis ahead of the curve with digital devices?
Gaming

Are Kiwis ahead of the curve with digital devices?

While New Zealander's love affair with television endures, TV sets alone are no longer enough to satisfy Kiwis appetite for content.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2014
Voyager: How Kiwi businesses can 'keep on keeping on…'
Disaster Recovery

Voyager: How Kiwi businesses can 'keep on keeping on…'

Kiwi businesses can survive disasters using cloud technology, says Voyager's Dave Porteous, showcasing resilience and continuity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014
Windows XP business upgrades offers PC market crucial lifeline
Microsoft

Windows XP business upgrades offers PC market crucial lifeline

Global PC market set to contract by only 2.9% in 2014, with a relative revival due to business upgrades and replacements.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014
Lifesize goes SaaS-y with new offering
Unified Communications

Lifesize goes SaaS-y with new offering

Lifesize unveils a SaaS-based HD video conferencing service in New Zealand, aiming to simplify business communications with quality and affordability.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2014
Kiwi firm rakes in 'million dollar' savings through BYOD...
Unified Communications

Kiwi firm rakes in 'million dollar' savings through BYOD...

Savings of $1 million a year – and happier staff to boot – have convinced Cogent boss Ray Noonan he's on to a winner with BYOD.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014
NZ IT spending tops $11 billion… Where's YOUR money at?
Hyperscale

NZ IT spending tops $11 billion… Where's YOUR money at?

New Zealand's IT spending to reach NZ$11.3bn this year, in line with global pace, with growth expected to pick up in 2015.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014
Calling all Kiwi firms... Can we make remote IT support a little easier?
GFI Software

Calling all Kiwi firms... Can we make remote IT support a little easier?

Kiwi firms, frustrated with remote IT struggles? Upgrading your remote support tools and training users can ease headaches and reduce onsite visits.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2014
Top 5 biggest myths about Business Continuity...
Data Analytics

Top 5 biggest myths about Business Continuity...

Plan B debunks myths surrounding Business Continuity planning, emphasising a tailored approach beyond cloud reliance and IT management for true resilience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2014
Introducing Lightbox... Telecom's new online TV service
Gaming

Introducing Lightbox... Telecom's new online TV service

Telecom has confirmed that Lightbox will launch in the coming weeks, offering ad-free TV to those with a broadband connection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2014
Surface Pro 3 hits the shops as Surface Mini flops
Microsoft

Surface Pro 3 hits the shops as Surface Mini flops

Microsoft launches Surface Pro 3 in the US and Canada, but the missing Surface Mini, referenced in the user guide, leaves customers puzzled.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2014
More on me: Victor Tsai, Dynamic Supplies
More on me

More on me: Victor Tsai, Dynamic Supplies

Victor Tsai, from tech retail innovator to Dynamic Supplies leader, proves persistence pays in a career-spanning people-first philosophy.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2014
Expert: Industry leaders rally behind cloud security
Cybersecurity

Expert: Industry leaders rally behind cloud security

Experts emphasise the critical need for robust cloud security measures as industry leaders ramp up efforts to address evolving threats in a BYOD era.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2014

Stories from Other Regions

IBM NZ worker loses constructive dismissal appeal
IBM

IBM NZ worker loses constructive dismissal appeal

In a landmark ruling, a former IBM NZ employee loses his appeal on constructive dismissal, ordered to pay $4000 for breaching employment terms.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2014
Asus advances as others retreat
Samsung

Asus advances as others retreat

Asus plans to target New Zealand's notebook/ultrabook market after Sony and Samsung exit – aims for 10% market share.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014
'Creative' Kiwi students set to present to Google executives
Apps

'Creative' Kiwi students set to present to Google executives

Kiwi teenagers impress judges in NetSafe and Google Web Rangers competition, showcasing creative campaigns on online safety.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2014
Samsung stuns as new Galaxy Tab S hits Kiwi stores
Digital Signage

Samsung stuns as new Galaxy Tab S hits Kiwi stores

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S, offering the pinnacle in mobile display tech, now graces New Zealand with unparalleled screen quality and portability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2014
Review: Rapoo 8900P Keyboard & mouse combo
Gaming

Review: Rapoo 8900P Keyboard & mouse combo

Rapoo's 8900P keyboard and mouse combo impresses with industrial award-winning design, targeting New Zealand's execs with chic aesthetics.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2014