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International Athletics
Sat, 20th Jun 2009
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International Athletics leaps to #4 in UK charts, now on iPhone with 11 events and intuitive controls. Go for gold in global stadiums!.
Karen monks
GeekGirl on silver linings
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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virtualisation
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dc
In-house data centers face uncertainty as cloud computing gains traction, but have a key role to play in the next 18 months.
The backup business
The backup business
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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dr
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Data center and cloud computing have implications for business continuity, says Plan-b. Security and redundancy are key.
The data centre diet
The data centre diet
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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virtualisation
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erp
Revera outlines strategies for optimising data centre efficiency, stressing the importance of robust virtualisation, redundancy, and cost-effective innovation.
Balancing power
Balancing power
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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hyperscale
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power / energy
Most CIOs are unaware of the energy efficiency of their data centers, according to recent studies. IBM has developed steps to help reduce consumption by 15-40%.
The mobile wars
The Mobile Wars
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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In NZ's mobile market war, intense competition promises major benefits for consumers, as companies fight for a $1.98bn spend.
Flixing leaks
Fixing leaks
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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dlp
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personal computing devices
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tablets & laptops
New Zealand Privacy Commission reveals govt data leaks, spotlighting the urgent need for data loss prevention software.
Safeguarding data centres
Safeguarding data centres
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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supply chain
Businesses face evolving cyber threats, from sophisticated criminal attacks aimed at stealing data to challenges in securing virtualised data centres.
Kelly feeling insecure
Feeling insecure?
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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banking
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retail
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fia
Unearthed eBay sales of secondhand disk drives expose chilling security lapses, leaking missile secrets and NHS records.
The 10min dinner party question
The 10-min dinner party question
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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tuanz
The New Zealand government has pledged $1.5 billion to build a fibre-optic network, reaching 75% of the population in ten years.
Swapping notes
Swapping notes
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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contact centre
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banking
Contact centre pros in Auckland unite for workforce management mastery, sharing skills and insights to boost efficiency and performance.
Cut down on the human time
Cut down on the human time
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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zeacom
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contact centre
Contact centre managers in New Zealand are turning to automation to reduce costs and improve customer service.
You be the judge
You be the Judge
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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chorus
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kordia
Vodafone and Telecom settle out of court, delaying the launch of Telecom's 3G network after a high-stakes legal battle over network interference.
Geoff hunt
From TV techs to telco players
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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kordia
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blackberry
Kordia CEO Geoff Hunt speaks to Telecommunications Review editor Sarah Putt about the transformation of Kordia.
Europe risks a backflip
Europe risks a backflip
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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tuanz
Users must safeguard competition in network industries as Europe faces threats of monopolies and anti-competitive states.
Keeping tabs on telcos
Keeping tabs on telcos
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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uc
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commerce commission
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market
New Zealand is considering separating its telecommunications market to stimulate competition and improve infrastructure.
Landcorp ditches satellite
Landcorp ditches satellite
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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spacetech
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kordia
Landcorp ditches satellite service for Araneo wireless broadband, improving communication between farmers and central office.
Competition fails to reduce roaming rates
Competition fails toreduce roaming rates
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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vodafone
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telecom
Telecom’s XT Network offers simplified roaming pricing, but there is little difference in cost compared to Vodafone.
Pm salutes new data centre
PM salutes new data centre
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Datacom opens $30 million data center in New Zealand, the largest investment of its kind in the country since the 1970s.
Asb and aa
ASB and AA hamstrung by mobile rates
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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ASB and AA bemoan high mobile costs, blaming steep mobile termination rates for pricey 0800 and SMS services, impacting customer access.