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Sky TV set to launch subscription video on demand

Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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Sky TV to launch standalone SVOD service in 2014, partners with Vodafone for broadband bundle. 100,000 homes already on board.
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What iOS 8 means for iPhone and iPad security

Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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Apple's iOS 8 introduces groundbreaking security upgrades for iPhones and iPads, with Symantec analysing potential risks and exploits.
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Sparks fly as Telecom seals Business Cloud specialist acquisition

Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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Telecom to acquire specialist Appserv to expand Cloud services, strengthening Telecom's position in the market.
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Kiwi start-ups receive $3m investment boost

Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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Nine Kiwi startups have secured offers of seed investment totalling NZD $3 million from the Lightning Lab Demo Day, New Zealand's prime pitch event.
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Data consumption sky rockets as Kiwis change smartphone habits

Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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Mobile data usage at Fieldays increased by over 50%, while text message usage decreased by over 30%, according to statistics from Telecom.
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Smartphones set to dominate smart connected device market...

Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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Global smart connected device (SCD) shipments expected to reach 1.8 billion in 2014, led by smartphone growth. #technology #smartphones.
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Microsoft 'serves' up another Partner of the Year award...

Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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CommVault named Microsoft Server Platform Partner of the Year for its excellence in innovation & implementation.
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Choosing a cloud provider

Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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Dr Michael Snowden from OneNet highlights key considerations for choosing the right cloud provider, stressing due diligence and reputation.
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An in-depth take on Reconciliation as a Service (RaaS)... in telecommunications

Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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NZ's BIZview RaaS offers a lifeline to firms bleeding cash on telecom bills by simplifying complex data for smarter decisions.
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State-funded Chorus fibre plans nothing more than a PR stunt?

Sat, 14th Jun 2014
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Chorus urged to extend #Gigatown prize as UltraFast Fibre offers its own gigabit service. Plans branded as a publicity stunt.
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Forget the wheel, HP's reinventing the computer

Sat, 14th Jun 2014
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In attempting to transform both hardware and software infrastructure, HP has revealed its plans to completely reinvent the computer.
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N4L rollout ahead of schedule, says Govt

Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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500 schools in New Zealand are now connected to the Managed Network under the N4L programme, ahead of schedule.
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The reseller Eagle has landed... in New Zealand

Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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DigitalGlobe partners with Eagle Technology to provide high-resolution geospatial products and services in New Zealand.
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Fundraising app to benefit 'Tablets in Schools'

Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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Kev the Kiwi is helping to get more tablets into schools, with a fundraising app developed by the Digital Office.
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Brocade: Building the right network foundation

Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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Brocade's Greig Guy offers some tips for businesses wanting to utilise the cloud for some, but not all, of their data in the hybrid cloud space.
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Innovative Professor receives Distinguished Education Award

Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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John Grundy receives prestigious education award for his influence on Software Engineering curriculum at Swinburne University.
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Back-up for the 'always on' business

Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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Charles Clarke champions cloud backup for 24/7 businesses, highlighting the crucial role of the right data strategy in preventing IT outages.
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Internet Party to select 'high-calibre' candidates

Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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The Internet Party will announce its list of candidates, including electorates, on June 19. 22 shortlisted candidates were evaluated in Auckland.
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IBM / Lenovo deal: What partners need to know...

Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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Why is IBM transitioning x86 to Lenovo? That's million-dollar question on the lips of the company's Business Partners.
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Apple takes WWDC back to its roots with software updates...

Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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Apple reinvents with WWDC, focusing on software upgrades and seamless connectivity across iOS and OSX, aiming to enhance user and developer experiences.