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Mobileme

Review: MobileMe

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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MobileMe review: Apple's online storage and sync service shines for those with iPhones and Macs, but its slow sync and need for Apple gadgets may deter others.
Netgear readynas rhd2150

Review: Netgear ReadyNas RND2150

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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digital entertainment
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netgear
Netgear's ReadyNas RND2150: An affordable foray into NAS with simplicity and extra features, though its noise and single drive warrant attention.
Corel wordperfect office x4

Review: Corel WordPerfect Office X4

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
Corel WordPerfect Office X4 impresses with PDF flexibility and nods to classic Microsoft styles, but its high cost could be its undoing.
Josh

Doing Web Business

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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tvnz
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te papa museum
Trade Me competitor SellMeFree.co.nz closed due to user apathy and the challenge of attracting both buyers and sellers.
Davidcharlesworth

Comworth MD and founder honoured

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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devops
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apm
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software development
David Charlesworth, Comworth's MD and founder, was inducted into the Business Hall of Fame at the Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards.
Parcels

Time is money: Product code services

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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ingram micro
Product code services streamline operations, saving time and money for resellers, while offering an avenue for additional revenue.
Openingthedoortosuccess

Opening the door to success

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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storage
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virtualisation
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roi
New Zealand's OSS has become a key player in IT infrastructure, evolving from a two-person team in the 1990s into a nationwide powerhouse. Here's their story.
Ace

Addressing the ICT skills shortage: ACE's inaugural Diploma in Computer Technology takes off

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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datacom
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qualifications
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languages
The innovative Diploma in Computer Technology, offered exclusively through ACE Training, has begun in Auckland.
Lexel

If it's broke, fix it

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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revenue
Auckland IT infrastructure solutions provider Computer Brokers is not 'broke' – in fact revenues have exceeded $30 million – but their name does not 'compute'.
Seancasey

Climate Savers launches in NZ

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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lenovo
The Climate Savers Smart Computing Program, led by Intel and Google, launches in New Zealand to boost energy efficiency in PCs and servers.
Fallback

SOA goes global

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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supply chain
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outsourcing
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integration
Multi-enterprise SOA is revolutionizing business. The focus is shifting from enterprise architectures to solving problems between enterprises.
Fallback

Why perimeter security is not enough

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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ddos
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risk & compliance
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wireless networks
Mark Edmead stresses that effective security encompasses processes and people, not just tech, challenging outdated perimeter-focused strategies.
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NetApp announces new developments with Brocade and Oracle

Sat, 27th Sep 2008
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encryption
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netapp
According to the companies, the incorporation of NetApp technology will allow NetApp customers to operate the Brocade Encryption Switch in NetApp D.
Philvasic

Email security: the cloud or the network?

Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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firewalls
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network security
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email security
With standalone anti-virus software lagging in protection, IT managers face a choice: safeguard email via on-site network solutions or cloud-hosted services?.
Jacobvandereyk

SNIA ANZ opens its doors

Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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education, learning & training
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linkedin
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best practice
SNIA ANZ launches individual memberships for SMEs at AUD $95, offering access to top-tier resources, training discounts, and an exclusive networking community.
Matthewlowe

SAM controls IT infrastructure

Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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it budget
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software asset management
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tablets
Despite vast investments, many companies poorly track IT assets, risking inaccurate budgets. SAM offers better control, security, and cost savings.
Charliecote

And the growth goes on...

Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Despite the climate of financial doom and gloom, unified threat management (UTM) provider, Fortinet, has plenty to celebrate.
Partnersummit

NetApp exemplifies Tier 1 at 2008 Partner Summit

Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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netapp
NetApp strengthens its position as a Tier 1 leader at the 2008 ANZ Partner Summit, aiming for the top spot in the ANZ storage market by Christmas.
Greenerdata

Three best practices for a greener data centre

Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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green it
Citrix's Rob Willis outlines three key steps for greener data centres, promising sustainability, cost efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.
Lock

Software protection: guarding your intellectual property assets

Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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physical security
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software
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copyright
Last month we wrote about investing in new ideas, in companies whose underlying asset is in the form of intellectual property.