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Kiwi enterprises take note... Top 12 email spam tips to share with staff
Sat, 5th Jul 2014
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Unsolicited email or spam may be a mere nuisance for most emails users, but for a system administrator spam is a headache and a major security threat.
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Govt ramps up ICT support for NZ schools
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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edutech
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government
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ministry of education
Schools to receive technical support from new ICT Advisory Service to help them utilise the Managed Network. #education #technology.
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Slingshot opens up global content to restricted Kiwi users...
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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digital entertainment
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amazon
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netflix
Slingshot unshackles leading video streaming sites, giving New Zealanders access to content that was previously restricted.
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Green Party piggy-backs Govt's $65m internet cable plans
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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uc
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network infrastructure
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government
The Green Party claims credit for the $65m anchor tenancy contract between REANNZ and Hawaiki Cable, calling it their original idea.
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Big-mouth Key plays 'fast and loose' with NZ security... again
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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government
John Key accused of disregarding official advice on security threat speculation, says Labour spokesperson. #NewZealand #Politics.
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Single Player DLC comes to Watch Dogs...
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Ubisoft has announced that some single player DLC is now available for you to download and purchase for Watch Dogs.
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Cautious Kiwi firms seek ICT contractors as hiring lags...
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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supply chain
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ict
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business confidence
Positive hiring intentions rise in New Zealand, but employers exercise caution in growing headcount, according to the latest Hudson Report.
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Excitement rises as NZ International Film Festival returns...
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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3d
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film
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nziff
The New Zealand International Film Festival returns with a stellar line-up including 20 films straight from Cannes, promising a feast of cinematic brilliance.
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Expert: ‘e’ tag in eResearch will eventually disappear...
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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edutech
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eresearch
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science
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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data privacy
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government
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gcsb
A damning report into New Zealand's intelligence services highlights their dysfunction and the need for an overhaul.
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What makes Wellington great in the global ICT space...?
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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microsoft
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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Heroes of the Storm finally gets local servers
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment is proud to announce that Heroes of the Storm will be getting game servers dedicated for gamers in Australia and New Zealand.
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Govt delight as $65m international cable gets green light...
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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network infrastructure
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government
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reannz
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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Apple’s iTunes U gets even more creative on the iPad
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
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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Review: Wireless controlled LED lights
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wi-fi lights
A lightbulb that you can control from your smartphone to be any colour you want. A fun toy, or actually useful?.
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Sparks fly as Telecom reveals official name change date...
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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uc
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gen-i
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spark
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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Review: Rapoo 8900P Keyboard & mouse combo
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Rapoo's 8900P keyboard and mouse combo impresses with industrial award-winning design, targeting New Zealand's execs with chic aesthetics.
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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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public cloud
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microsoft
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apps
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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network infrastructure
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reannz
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hawaiki cable
REANNZ and Hawaiki Cable agree multi-million dollar deal for new submarine cable linking New Zealand, Australia and the US.
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Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark... boring and repetitive
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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activision blizzard
Activision's latest, Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark, is a let-down with dull gameplay and poor visuals, scoring a mere 4.5/10.