Stories by Staff - Page 241
Overloading hits Dotcom's new site
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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Kim Dotcom's new site, Mega, crashes on launch due to high demand, amid his ongoing battle with US authorities over internet piracy charges.
Apple releases iPad mini to New Zealand
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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Kiwis become first nation on the planet to get their hands on Apple's new small-sized tablet, launched at 8am this morning.
Enable offers free broadband connections until 2015
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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Enable is offering free residential fibre broadband connections until the end of 2015, covering up to 180,000 homes in the South Island.
Apple increases staff and store count during 2012
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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Apple reports growth in employees to 72,800 and expands retail stores to 390 worldwide in 2012, planning further global openings.
Kordia’s IT Superhero finalists announced
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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digital entertainment
Kordia unveils top 10 IT Superhero finalists vying for a NASA Centre trip in Florida, recognising unsung tech heroes in the industry.
Magnificent seven for WatchGuard
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard clinches a 'magnificent seven' with Q3 results showcasing robust growth for the seventh consecutive quarter, driven by its firewall and UTM products.
Microsoft bags huge cloud win
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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Microsoft lands a £9.8m deal with the Environmental Protection Agency, marking a significant cloud victory with Office 365 set to empower 25,000 employees.
Kiwis embrace smartphones during 2012
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
New Zealand sees a surge in smartphone adoption in 2012, with household ownership jumping from 13% to 44%, says IDC study.
BYOD is the way to go.
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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personal computing devices
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With the BYOD trend gathering momentum, IT managers are losing control over the diverse applications and devices on the corporate network .
Innovation in data centres.
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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CIOs are driving innovation in data centres, targeting energy efficiency, reliability, and cost cuts through advanced cooling, power, and design strategies.
IDC NZ appoints Telecom's strategic manager
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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utilities
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analyst report
Adam Dodds moves from Telecom NZ to become IDC NZ's Research Manager IT Services, promising fresh insights amid the shift to 3rd Platform Computing.
Virtualisation provides single point of defence.
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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virtualisation
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breach prevention
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cloud services
Virtualisation renders a single point of defence but comes with unique security challenges, necessitating a robust focus on safeguarding the host system.
Threats? Manage with tech and policy.
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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data protection
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encryption
Whether a small business or an enterprise, when business information is on the line the organisation is at risk.
Review: Fujifilm X10
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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digital entertainment
Fujifilm X10 nails the retro vibe with modern tech, offering a lightweight, feature-rich experience for on-the-go photography enthusiasts.
Review: Motorola Defy XT
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
The Motorola Defy XT impresses with its robust design, perfect for adventurers. Waterproof, dustproof, and filled with smart features!.
Review: Garmin Nuvi 2495 LMT
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Garmin Nuvi 2495 LMT is a smartphone-like GPS device with impressive features, making it a good choice for regular drivers.
CCiNZ conference delivers in spades.
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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uc
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contact centre
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ccaas
CCiNZ conference exceeds expectations with expert talks on industry evolution and strong networking in Auckland, promising future growth.
Transforming the data archiving process.
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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storage
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migration
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archiving
Revolutionising the data archiving process with advanced ILM and HSM systems, focusing on cost-effective management and recovery.
Your environment? Hostile territory.
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
A Unisys survey across 12 countries reveals a stark reality: 80% of New Zealanders would sever ties with organisations responsible for data breaches.
Review: LG Optimus L7
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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digital entertainment
LG Optimus L7 review: A solid mid-range Android with unique Snapper Mobile App for NFC payments, ideal for Wellington users.