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Kiwis earn cash for hosting ads with new Android app

Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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Thanks to a Wellington-based technology start-up, users can get paid for hosting advertising on their device's lock screen with the Postr app.
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Xtra Xtra! Telecom changes email service to boost security

Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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Telecom to retire outdated SMTP email server, affecting less than 15% of customers. Changes expected to take less than 5 minutes.
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WatchGuard leads the way in key security markets...

Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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WatchGuard shines in security markets, hailed as a leader in Unified Threat Management and Next-Gen Firewall by Frost and Sullivan.
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The industry asks... Why no security analytics market?

Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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There is no such thing as a 'security analytics market,' says Gartner analyst. No common features, capabilities, or competitive dynamics.
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Goodbye status quo... Hello Brocade?

Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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Data centers embrace SDN and NFV, ditching rigid legacy networks for agile solutions that promise efficiency and scalability.
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Observatory Crest distie deal opens new ANZ doors for Tintri

Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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Tintri partners with Observatory Crest to bring its advanced storage solutions to the ANZ market, promising innovation in virtualisation.
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UXC Connect: Outsourcing versus offshoring...

Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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UXC Connect's Ian Poole discusses the fine line between outsourcing and offshoring ICT, urging businesses to weigh options for optimal ROI.
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F1 in Milan beckons as HP NZ reveals Race to Monza winning Partners

Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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HP New Zealand announces winners of HP Race to Monza promotion, including personnel from Ingram Micro and Exeed.
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Gartner: Top 3 reasons why Govt tech projects fail...

Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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Over the last few years, we have seen an increasing number of high profile government IT projects end in spectacular failure.
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Govt: Labour hasn't done their homework in education

Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Labour needs to do some research and catch up with what's happening in the education sector, says Nikki Kaye, Associate Education Minister.
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You gotta 'Roll' with it, take your time, and launch straight into Xero channel

Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Auckland's startup Roll integrates with Xero, targeting creatives and beyond, simplifying business management with their new SaaS offering.
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'Intensified' retail competition to drive wholesale telecom worth

Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Although the prices of many commodity wholesale services are falling, accelerating traffic volumes will ensure that wholesale revenues will continue to grow.
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New Telecom Ultra Fibre plan signals decline of the landline

Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Telecom, soon to be Spark, has launched Naked Ultra Fibre, a faster fibre service that signals the decline of the landline.
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Boost for SMBs as Govt grants NZX exemption

Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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New Zealand SMEs will find it easier to raise capital with the introduction of a new growth market, supported by alternative disclosure rules.
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Introducing Apple's new US$5bn spaceship HQ...

Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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'It's a pretty amazing building,' said Steve Jobs in June 2011, referring to Apple's new spaceship headquarters.
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Kiwi parents... Are you educating your kids about online safety?

Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Over half of New Zealand children aged 3-15 either have their own mobile devices or use their parents' devices, says a Trend Micro survey.
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Industry veteran heads up Interactive Intelligence's ANZ IT deployment push

Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Paul Crump brings over 25 years' IT expertise to Interactive Intelligence as Territory Manager, ANZ, focusing on business process automation from Melbourne.
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Is Govt's 'mismanaged' Windows XP migration costing taxpayers millions?

Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Labour's ICT spokesperson accuses Peter Dunne of mismanaging the outdated computer systems in the public service, leading to increased security risks.
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2degrees redefines roaming for Kiwis visiting Australia

Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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2degrees launches New Zealand's lowest roaming rates in Australia, giving customers simple and affordable options.
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Labour's education policy aims to reduce digital divide

Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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Labour vows to bridge digital divide with portable computers for students in Years 5-13, aiming to make digital education accessible for all.