Stories by Staff - Page 535

New pastures
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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cleantech
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sustainability
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environmentally friendly
Cloud computing emerges as a green IT solution, enhancing efficiency while reducing energy use, offering a sustainable option for businesses.

Look at the green print
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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printing
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eco-friendly
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recycling
Choosing a truly green printing vendor can be challenging due to pervasive 'green washing.' Here's how to identify genuine eco-friendly options.

Recycling those IT cast-offs
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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mercury
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e-waste
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international e-waste day
Just throwing away that old computer equipment is no longer acceptable, as it contains things toxic to the environment.

Streets ahead
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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uc
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risk & compliance
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contact centre
Auckland's Traffic Operations Centre opens, revolutionising NZ's road network management with cutting-edge technology.

Powerful efficiency
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
After decades of neglect, a $824m North Island Grid Upgrade aims to power up reliability and curb soaring electricity costs as demand triples.

NIWA signs up to satellite
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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aastra
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inmarsat
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niwa
The New Zealand Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) vessel RV Kaharoa has been fitted with an advanced mobile satellite solution.

A sustained effort
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.

IT AS A CURE
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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healthtech
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government
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hi-tech awards
Johan Vendrig, CIO for the Auckland District Health Board, sees technology and its processes as the answer to uniting the health sector in its common cause.

IT rock stars
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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apple
From tech-averse to IT lovers: How the iPod and smart devices turned even the least techy amongst us into unwitting IT rock stars.

Patently obvious?
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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copyright
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patents
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bso
The fate of software patents hangs in the balance as New Zealand’s Commerce Select Committee recommends scrapping their patentability, stirring global debate.

Are you a Waster?
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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uc
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hp
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voip
E-waste poses a very real threat to the environment, but your purchasing and recycling choices can assuage this.

How to Spot a Scam
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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uc
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phishing
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physical security
From classic ploys to modern phishing emails, scams have evolved, preying on unwary victims. Learn how to spot, avoid, and protect yourself.

Golden gates to the future
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
Cisco unveils future-shaping ambitions at the summit with plans to dominate data center and collaboration markets, insisting on leading innovation.

A slice of the pie
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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personal computing devices
As PC margins shrink in New Zealand, firms boost earnings by focusing on high-margin accessories and consumables, a sector worth millions each month.

Consumables: just the ticket
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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printing
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ict
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mps
ICT dealers often miss out on lucrative printer consumables revenue, leaving it to specialists. Managed print services (MPS), however, are bridging the gap.

Sony dates first 3D PS3 games - Updated
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Sony sets June 10 for Japan's first 3D PS3 games, including free updates for Wipeout HD and Stardust HD, with Mr. Pain for a small fee.

The mobile accessory
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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personal computing devices
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
As tiny tech advances, new keyboards, mice, and webcams are transforming mobile workflows, making business travel smoother and home offices more efficient.

Add on and accessorise
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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bluetooth
The accessories and consumables market remains an exciting segment in terms of product offerings and potential for margin add-on.

Embrace wireless
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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virtualisation
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uc
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it automation
Secure wireless networking technologies can provide additional revenue and deliver greater ROI around virtualisation and cloud computing.

Why IP is important
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
Without proper IP management, businesses risk connectivity issues, impacting customer access and potentially costing millions in downtime.