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Veeam examines the growth of the data centre...

Fri, 18th Apr 2014
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Charles Clarke, Veeam APAC technical director, takes a look at how the rise of big data, virtualisation and automation are transforming the New Zealan.
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Major Cloud Service Providers slash prices... threaten smaller players' existence

Fri, 18th Apr 2014
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Asia-Pacific cloud providers have lowered prices for core services, which could make it difficult for smaller providers to stay afloat.
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Digital businesses will spot opportunities in a matter of seconds

Fri, 18th Apr 2014
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The ability to spot fleeting opportunities will be the hallmark of a digital business, says analyst firm Gartner.
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New partnership develops gaming for medical education

Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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The Media Design School and Medikidz Limited are working together to develope a one-of-a-kind gaming experience to educate children about Type 1 Diabetes.
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Windows XP EOS: What now for businesses?

Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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Millions of PCs running Windows XP are at increased risk from malware due to lack of security updates from Microsoft.
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TOWER launches app to reward safe Kiwi drivers

Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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TOWER's new app offers Kiwi drivers up to 20% off insurance premiums for safe driving, marking a first in New Zealand's move towards user-based insurance.
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Key ducks but can't avoid High Court Chorus slap

Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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The High Court's decision forces John Key's government to accept the Commerce Commission's pricing for copper, despite pushback and industry fears.
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When 'just' is just not enough in data recovery

Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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Data centre or not, resellers need to protect their customers' data, says Paul Caldwell, Storagecraft New Zealand country manager.
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“That's all, folks' as Google Glass sells out on Day One

Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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Google sold out of Google Glass in the first 24 hours of sales and advised 'explorers' to wait for new stock to be released.
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Review: QNAP NAS TS-670

Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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The TS-670 is a 6 bay NAS unit, providing SMBs with a scalable NAS solution, backed by the power of an Intel processor, 2GB RAM and 4 LAN interfaces.
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Kiwi start-up hits US$100K crowdfunding target for decision-making app

Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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Wellington tech startup Loomio has reached their US$100,000 crowdfunding target to build a collaborative decision-making tool.
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Cloud-managed Wi-Fi market to reach $2.5 billion by 2018

Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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Cloud-managed Wi-Fi market set to reach $2.5bn by 2018, driven by increased adoption in midmarket and distributed enterprise.
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East Cape schools now find broadband faster

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Faster broadband is being delivered to twelve rural schools in the Gisborne and Wairoa area as a result of the Government's broadband initiatives.
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Microsoft releases Office 365 Personal option...

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Microsoft launches Office 365 Personal at $69.99/year, aiming to cater to individuals and smaller households with a flexible subscription.
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Intel talks up tablets as PC profit slides

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Intel outlined its plans to drive tablet growth this year, setting out an ambitious strategy to increase the company's market share.
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Software defined data centres – Evolution, not revolution

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Bradley Borrows of Microsoft NZ debates whether Software Defined Data Centres are an innovation or a modern twist on a decades-old concept.
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Samsung's Galaxy S5 leads the way with improved durability

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Samsung's Galaxy S5 scores 6/10 on SquareTrade's Breakability Score, showcasing enhanced durability in drop and water resistance tests.
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Nadella drives new culture with data-analysis tools

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Satya Nadella spoke about the future of data culture and the era of ambient intelligence at a recent event in Microsoft.
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Facebook renews its push into mobile payments

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Facebook is close to obtaining an e-money license in Ireland to allow users to hold and exchange money on the site.
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Chorus: UFB rollout ahead as fixed connections increase

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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That's according to Chorus' fixed line and broadband connection numbers as at 31 March 2014, released this morning via the New Zealand Stock Exchange.