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Catherine Knowles
News Editor
Catherine has a keen interest in all areas of technology and storytelling in our digital age. Having worked with a number of businesses and people across media, education, publishing and communications, Catherine has a definite respect for common sense, great content and turning ideas into reality.

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Whatsapp

WhatsApp: Not so free after all?

Fri, 15th May 2015
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WhatsApp is quick to say its calling feature is free, even between countries, but only when a user has an unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot...
Office space

Jabra takes Skype for Business to new levels

Fri, 15th May 2015
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Jabra has released the latest upgrade to its product series, Jabra Evolve, providing employees new ways to use Skype for Business.
Business office sunny

A closer look at Commvault's growing success in NZ

Fri, 15th May 2015
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nextgen distribution
Commvault's presence in NZ is growing, fuelled by a local team with decades of experience, an unwavering focus on the customer and targeted technology.
Wynyard quarter auckland

Huawei backs Auckland's innovation hub

Thu, 14th May 2015
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Huawei is officially GridAKL's foundation partner, and will provide a $1 million sponsorship to the Auckland based innovation hub.
Business guru

SMBs, make technology work for you

Thu, 14th May 2015
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NZ's SMBs urged to embrace tech for a competitive edge; Concur highlights mobile, networking, and cloud solutions as game-changers.
Holland man

Kemp Technologies to build channel momentum in ANZ

Thu, 14th May 2015
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partner programmes
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enable networks
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kemp technologies
Luke Holland joins Kemp Technologies to boost ANZ channel growth, leveraging a decade of industry expertise to expand partner networks.
Relationships

The failing relationship between IT departments and service providers

Thu, 14th May 2015
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partner programmes
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it industry
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managed services
There is significant misalignment between what services IT departments want and what IT service providers are selling.
Moodle

Moodle gets a makeover

Thu, 14th May 2015
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education, learning & training
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moodle
Moodle has released version 2.9 of its open source learning platform, boasting improved navigation and new activities.
Onlineeducation

N4L hosts free Pond workshop

Wed, 13th May 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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n4l
This week, Kiwi teachers can join a free N4L workshop on Pond at the Beyond Broadband expo, UCOL Whanganui, to enhance collaborative learning.
Protection

Acronis gets personal, launches backup service in ANZ

Wed, 13th May 2015
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cloud services
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Acronis has launched its Acronis Backup Service and its new software-defined storage data centre for the ANZ region.
Iot

How IoT is shaping business in the Asia Pacific region

Wed, 13th May 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly growing and the Asia-Pacific region is leading the way, according to Microsoft and Advantech.
Distributor

Insentra named exclusive distie in ANZ for Cloudhouse

Tue, 12th May 2015
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virtualisation
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cloud services
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distributors
Cloudhouse has appointed Insentra as its exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for its Cloud Application Virtualisation technologies.
Digital lifestyle

NZers embrace digital lifestyle

Tue, 12th May 2015
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digital entertainment
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video
The way New Zealanders are using the internet is changing and their hunger for speed is growing, according to Spark.
Wearables

Retailers: Make wearables work for you

Tue, 12th May 2015
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wearables
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data protection
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tablets
Wearables offer a number of advantages to retailers, enabling greater customer service and engagement with a target audience.
Consumer tech

Technology: Fundamentally changing the way we shop

Tue, 12th May 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
MasterCard report shows technology is fundamentally altering the way consumers shop, travel and engage with service providers.
Uber money

Uber eyes up Nokia's mapping service, forks out $3bn

Mon, 11th May 2015
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uber
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maps
In a bold £2.4bn bid, Uber seeks control of Nokia's Here maps, eyeing autonomy from Google and fueling its driverless ambitions.
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Good luck bringing your watch into your exam

Mon, 11th May 2015
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wearables
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massey university
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tablets
Following the recent release of the Apple Watch and the surge in uptake of wearables, Massey University has banned all watches from examination rooms.
Business strategy

CIOs: Plan for the future and reap the benefits

Mon, 11th May 2015
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strategy
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analyst report
Planning for the long term is crucial for organisations to outperform their competitors, according to a survey by Gartner.
Internet of things

Gartner names another IoT vendor as 'cool'

Fri, 8th May 2015
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devops
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iot
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apm
Gartner has named Axiros as a Cool Vendor in IoT, highlighting Axiros' interesting approach to technology in a crowded and fast moving market.
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Cisco: Out with John Chambers, in with Chuck Robbins

Fri, 8th May 2015
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cisco
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jobs
Cisco's Board of Directors names Chuck Robbins as CEO, effective July 26; John Chambers will take on role of executive chairman.