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Our top global shopping cities (that also host Equinix data centers)
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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Find out which global shopping meccas also host Equinix data centers - London, New York, Hong Kong, Paris, Tokyo, Dubai, Shanghai and Sao Paolo.
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Statistics NZ resume data releases following delay caused by earthquakes
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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Stats NZ bounces back with resumed data service after quake-induced delays shook operations and displaced Wellington staff.
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Adobe launches new PDF scanning function on mobile
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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The new scanning component in the Reader mobile app enables users to snap a photo and turn that scan into a signable, shareable, storable, secure PDF.
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Hands-on review: Final Cut Pro X 10.3 - creativity abound
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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By taking the time to digest the new interface and customise it as you see fit, you might be surprised at how intuitive Final Cut Pro has become.
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Noel Leeming's Mobile Learning Centre wraps up tech roadshow around Kiwi schools
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Noel Leeming's Mobile Learning Centre (MLC) has clocked up 42,000 kilometres and 'inspired' more than 14,500 Kiwi kids, all through tech in learning.
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Waikato Uni cybersecurity head says new taskforce will set the country in the right direction
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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The UK government's Cyber Security Skills Taskforce is addressing the country's urgent need for action on the cybersecurity skills shortage.
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Victoria Uni lecturer creates bot to investigate creativity
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Tom White, a researcher from Victoria University in Wellington, has created a bot that adds or removes smiles to people's faces in images.
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Hands-on review: HP Elite X3 - one device to replace them all
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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The HP Elite X3 is a truly outstanding productivity tool and a must-have for modern workers that are constantly on the go.
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Mark Zuckerberg fights back against fake news on Facebook
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO, has addressed the issue of fake news on his own Facebook page, stating that they take misinformation seriously.
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Govt gives telco industry props for restoration efforts following quakes
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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UK Gov praises telecom's swift action restoring quake-hit networks to nearly pre-disaster function, highlights dedication of field teams.
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Use your 'common-sense' online this holiday season, researcher says
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Beware of online cybersecurity scams this Christmas as fake retail apps appear on app stores, warns cybersecurity expert.
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Ready, aim, fire: Corsair preps for Harpoon RGB gaming mouse & K55 RGB gaming keyboard launch
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Corsair's latest K55 RGB gaming keyboard is almost ready for launch, and the company is promising to bring a wealth of high-end features to gamers.
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Adams says Netsafe to play key role in curbing online harassment in NZ
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Netsafe steps up as NZ's authorised agency to combat rising tide of online harassment, Minister Adams announces.
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Hands-on review: APC Smart-UPS 1500 VA - vital file protection
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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The 1500VA comes packed with features, making it a device that is hard to live without for SMBs or savvy consumers.
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Netsafe launches new service in fight against cyberbullying
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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Netsafe launches free service to tackle cyberbullying and online abuse in New Zealand. Over half of Kiwis worried about online safety.
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Online health portals prove popular in New Zealand
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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Nearly a quarter of a million New Zealanders are now using a patient portal to access their health information.
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Trade Me: Kiwis have ‘voracious’ appetite for controversial online property info
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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We think New Zealanders have been desperate for this information and are curious to peek over the fence to see what’s going on in their neighbourhood.
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Travel tips: The gadgets that I take on my overseas jaunts
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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Navigating modern air travel's dual ease and hassle, these versatile gadgets can lighten your load and elevate your overseas adventures.
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Digital tools still need to work with analog brains
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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Research suggests that there are significant educational benefits to some old-fashioned analogue skill sets that can be critical to the way we think.
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Want to keep up? Take the leap towards FileMaker Hosting and Cloud Services
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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Managed services have exploded onto the scene in recent years, providing one of the easiest ways to save time, effort and money.