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Expert: 'e' tag in eResearch will eventually disappear...

Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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The eResearch New Zealand Conference focuses on challenges of data processing and collaboration for researchers.
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Internet Party slams the spy who doesn't love Kiwis...

Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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A damning report into New Zealand's intelligence services highlights their dysfunction and the need for an overhaul.
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Is NZ a contact centre nearshore alternative for Oz?

Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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Asia-Pacific's nearshore outsourcing concept is least mature but will become important due to consumer market development, says Ovum.
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What makes Wellington great in the global ICT space...?

Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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Wellington shines on the global ICT stage, leveraging success stories like Xero and GreenButton, and fostering a unique blend of collaboration and innovation.
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Internal Affairs tech claims prestigious public sector award

Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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The Department of Internal Affairs wins award for transforming government ICT. ICT bought on per use, per monthly basis. #government #ICT #award.
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Crime does pay... to the tune of $2.5m for Wynyard

Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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Wynyard Group expands Advanced Crime Analytics in Asia Pacific region, secures $2.5m revenue from conditional contract.
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Govt delight as $65m international cable gets green light...

Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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UK government-owned company REANNZ has secured a $65m tenancy contract with Hawaiki Cable for a proposed new international telecommunications cable.
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Gartner: Snitching Snowden stalling tech enterprise innovation

Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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Edward Snowden's revelations prompt data residency debates, stalling tech innovation, says Gartner VP Carsten Casper.
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Strong ANZ adoption drives Unified Comms as a Service market growth

Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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Market researcher, IDC, predicts that the Asia Pacific Unified Communications as a Service market will boom to $659m in 2018.
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Enterprises beef up network architecture as mobility drives wireless growth

Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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Organisations are investing in the access network infrastructure needed to support wireless connectivity, says Dimension Data's Network Barometer Report.
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Vocus makes $115m move to acquire Kiwi fibre optic firm

Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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Vocus to acquire NZ's FX Networks for $115m, aiming to become the 3rd largest network operator and trans-Tasman communications leader.
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Apple's iTunes U gets even more creative on the iPad

Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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Apple is bringing new tools to iTunes U to enable educators and students to build and experience education content on the iPad.
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Microsoft Global Alliance partner makes strong NZ channel move

Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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Sitecore teams up with Intergen, promising NZ businesses enhanced customer experience through advanced .NET solutions on Microsoft's platform.
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Sparks fly as Telecom reveals official name change date...

Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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Telecom NZ ignites the digital landscape, rebranding to Spark New Zealand from 8 August, embarking on a transformative journey beyond traditional telecom.
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Sky's the limit as Westcon NZ launches new cloud services

Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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Westcon Group NZ launches Cloud Managed Services platform with Amazon and Symantec, set to go live on 1st September.
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Building a bridge between the office and contact centre...

Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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Paddy Neill shares how merging back office and contact centre enhances customer service, bridging the dreaded 'I'll call you back' gap.
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Networking nirvana as Microsoft ramps up Kiwi partner connections

Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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Microsoft is ramping up its efforts to connect partners at this year's Worldwide Partner Conference, introducing WPC Connect to attendees.
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Apps the way to do it as VMob bags global Microsoft Azure acclaim...

Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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Kiwi firm VMob shines globally, nabbing runner-up in Microsoft's Winning with Azure Contest for its cutting-edge retail tech innovations.
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NZ boost as trans-Pacific cable seals multi-million dollar capacity deal

Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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REANNZ and Hawaiki Cable agree multi-million dollar deal for new submarine cable linking New Zealand, Australia and the US.
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Review: Parrot AR.Drone 2.0

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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I've been looking at buying one of the AR Drones from Parrot for awhile. So I just about fell off my chair when I got an email to review one.