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Celeb nude photos prove passwords are passé...

Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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The 4Chan celeb photo hack underscores the vulnerability of passwords, prompting calls for advanced security solutions, says expert.
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Businesses set to suffer as lack of data centre skills hammer home

Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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By 2016, 80% of major firms may be hindered by a lack of vital data centre skills, warns Gartner, urging a move towards Web-scale IT practices.
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Shine bright like a diamond - Ricoh NZ bags partner award

Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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Ricoh New Zealand named a new Kofax Diamond Partner, the only company in New Zealand to receive the prestigious title.
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Windows of opportunity as Otago Uni embraces virtual desktops

Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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University of Otago introduces virtual desktop experience for students, giving them access to key applications on their own devices.
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3D printing creating new waves for Kiwi boat builders

Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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Kiwi marine industry rides the wave of innovation with affordable 3D printing, revolutionising boat building and cutting costs.
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Introducing the New Zealand Excellence in IT Awards...

Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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New Zealand's IT excellence to be celebrated with the launch of sector-wide awards at ITx 2014, recognising standout individuals and teams.
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Context: The App is dead, long live the App

Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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July 2008: a certain fruity company launched its app store and gave a home to 500 freshly pressed iPhone OS (iOS nowadays) apps.
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Will the internet of products need digital ownership certificates?

Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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In a world buzzing with smart devices, the call for digital ownership certificates grows amidst privacy and liability concerns.
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100,000 and counting as MYOB targets future growth

Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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MYOB surpasses record client milestone with over 100k online subscribers, solidifying position in cloud accounting.
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How to communicate IT security benefits to executive management...

Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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Gartner VP highlights struggle in conveying IT security's value to exec management, offering tips for effective communication.
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Kiwis look across the Tasman to attract IT talent

Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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New Zealand is experiencing a technology boom like never before. The only thing holding it back is talent and it is looking to Australia for help.
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Microsoft continues transformation with double board change

Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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Microsoft bolsters board with top execs from Kraft Foods and Visa, aiming to solidify its strategic direction and shareholder value.
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CallPlus Group brings on board Alcatel-Lucent executive

Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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CallPlus Group appoints Philip Carden to board; with over 25 years in telecoms, his experience is seen as invaluable for company's growth.
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Callaghan Innovation and Auckland tech start-up unite on Big Data project

Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Callaghan Innovation and Auckland tech firm Movio have developed an advanced film recommendation system, boosting Movio's software value by millions.
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Storage boost as Westcon loves VDI like X-IO

Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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X-IO Technologies launches X-Pod for VDI, a new infrastructure solution developed with Cisco UCS and VMware Horizon View.
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Sheer Driving Pleasure? Vodafone NZ powers new era of connected car innovation

Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Vodafone and BMW launch ConnectedDrive in New Zealand, allowing BMW vehicles to connect to Vodafone's machine-to-machine (M2M) platform.
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Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope

Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Over 20% of enterprises will have digital security services focused on protecting IoT devices by 2017, according to Gartner.
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Calling all hackers... Wellington Hackathon fast approaching

Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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On November 1-2, geeks, freaks, and residents are coming together to hack Wellington City in the heart of Miramar, Wellington's creative suburb.
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Vodafone staff use smartphones, in place of access cards

Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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Vodafone pioneers with HID Global to let staff use smartphones as secure access keys, waving goodbye to traditional swipe cards.
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Could the next election be hacked?

Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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This year's election has been and gone, however the debate over New Zealand's cyber security and surveillance is still a hot topic.