Stories by Staff - Page 226
Don't wait for fibre, businesses should adopt VDSL now
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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uc
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telco
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voyager internet
As fibre rollout lags, businesses urged to adopt VDSL for speeds 5x faster than ADSL - a cost-effective boost by Voyager Internet.
Are ISPs selling more expensive UFB plans?
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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uc
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telco
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lume
Alert for UK consumers: ISPs may be misleading customers with expensive UFB plans offering speeds as slow as dial-up, warns expert.
Bitdefender launches Parental Control software
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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bitdefender
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parental control
Bitdefender launches a new Parental Control software aimed at safeguarding children online from bullies, predators, and inappropriate content.
Airline passengers want more smartphone control
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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smartphones
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technology gifts
70% of airline passengers now want more mobile control, like self-boarding and flight updates, to ease travel stress, a survey reveals.
'Consumerisation of IT' no longer changing SMB culture
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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google
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smb
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retailers
The 'consumerisation of IT' expands, reshaping major businesses with cloud, mobile, and social tech, paving the way for geospatial and big data trends.
Longer hours for hard-working employees
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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employment
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burnout
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employees
Over a third of UK employees working over 51 hours per week, risking burnout, according to consultant firm Hudson.
Four futures for IT and CIOs
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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collaboration
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engine room
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analyst report
In a transformative period for IT, CIOs face four potential futures, shaping businesses amid technological upheaval and economic shifts.
NZ firms missing energy cost cutting measures
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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ict
NZ firms overlook energy-saving measures amid global tech sustainability stall, Fujitsu reveals. Opportunities for efficiency lost.
2012 a tipping point for 'IT services'
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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personal computing devices
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byod
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mobility
In 2012, IT saw a pivotal change, switching focus from devices to managing user experiences, making BYOD mainstream and fostering a people-centric approach.
Zuckerberg pledges $500 million of FB stock
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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edutech
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healthtech
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charity
Mark Zuckerberg pledges USD $500 million of Facebook shares to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation as part of his commitment to The Giving Pledge.
NZ lacks power to fix tech tax loopholes
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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government
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tax
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ird
NZ's efforts to close tech tax loopholes hit a wall, with IRD citing international treaties as a barrier despite calls for change.
Dotcom's extradition case delayed
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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government
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twitter
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mega
Kim Dotcom's extradition battle postponed to August amid controversy, stretching the high-profile case beyond 18 months.
Are your buzzwords a buzzkill?
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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linkedin
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buzzwords
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candidates
Buzzwords abound, but do they add value? New LinkedIn insights suggest it's time for clarity to truly stand out in a crowded market.
Infoblox signs new NZ distributor
Wed, 19th Dec 2012
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connector systems
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infoblox
Connector Systems becomes the Australia-NZ distributor for Infoblox, aiming to enhance network management amid rising device connections.
VIDEO - Connector Systems setting the record straight
Wed, 19th Dec 2012
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connector systems
Connector Systems debunks 'wireless only' image, underlining its broad tech distribution beyond structured cabling.
Rugged business tablet hits NZ
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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personal computing devices
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panasonic
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toughbook
Panasonic Toughpad launches in NZ, introducing a rugged business tablet able to withstand harsh environments and meeting robust business needs.
Cloud in 2013: From hype to hyper growth
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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at&t
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analyst report
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industrial
In 2013, cloud computing shifts from hype to hyper growth, mirroring historic IT transformations and signalling a new era for vendors and businesses alike.
The Sneezing Baby Panda video…
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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uc
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
We continue our run through the 25 most memorable YouTube videos, remembering a 16 second clip which pulled in over 150 million views.
Google Maps hits 10 million iOS downloads
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
In under 48 hours, Google Maps has soared to 10 million iOS downloads, reclaiming its top spot as iPhone users' favourite map app.
Analysts awaiting Apple’s Next Big Thing
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Apple faces a stock slide just months after reaching a peak, leaving analysts eager for its 'Next Big Thing' to revive fortunes.