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NZ business confidence high in the sky

Tue, 1st Oct 2013
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New Zealand business confidence soars to a five-year high, with a net 54% of firms optimistic about the year ahead, led by bullish construction sector outlooks.
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Businesses enjoy faster networks and better service with Lexel

Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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It all starts with the name. Based upon the word excellence, Lexel represents the company's dedicated focus and promise to the market.
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Data loss… affecting over 50% of organisations says Check Point

Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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Worldwide leader in securing the internet has revealed a damning new report, in which over 50% of organisations have suffered data loss during the past year.
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Westcon extends Juniper deal through NZ exclusivity

Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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Westcon secures NZ exclusivity for Juniper products, bolstering an 8-year partnership and aiming to strengthen network solutions across enterprises.
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Kiwis: Underestimate Windows XP upgrade at your peril

Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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NZ firms warned about the risks and complexities of upgrading from Windows XP before Microsoft's April 2014 support cut-off.
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Online volunteers putting Not for Profit sector at risk

Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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The tendency of Not for Profit organisations in New Zealand to rely on enthusiastic volunteers to manage their social media activities is risky...
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Microsoft MVP: Being your own boss is difficult

Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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Keeping discipline is hardest part of being your own boss, says Stephen Forte, CSO of Telerik. #startups #entrepreneurship.
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Behind the mask: Software Heroes tell all at local Summit

Tue, 24th Sep 2013
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Software giants converge at Canterbury Software Summit next week, with 20+ top speakers set to inspire 400 tech enthusiasts at sold-out Addington Events Centre.
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Big Data hype rises among ambitious organisations

Tue, 24th Sep 2013
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There appears to be some substance behind the big data hype, according to a Gartner survey of IT and business executives.
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Yammer expands the definition of 'knowledge worker'

Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
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Everyone in an organisation—from the CEO's office to the mail room—has valuable information, says Adam Pisoni, Microsoft's general manager of Yammer.
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NZ tech gives better disaster warnings

Thu, 19th Sep 2013
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A newly released New Zealand-made product is set to give both homes and offices improved alerts and information about emergencies.
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Is low investment holding back NZ business growth?

Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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New Zealand ranks as the fourth most dynamic economy globally, but low R&D investment is stifling its business growth potential, warns Grant Thornton.
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How to avoid corruption in IT tenders

Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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Five key levers need to be managed in order for government agencies to minimise the corruption risks involved in managing IT contractors.
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NZ Tech – Helping win the America's Cup

Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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Technology companies in New Zealand are having a big impact on the America's Cup with their innovative products, boosting the country's economy.
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Need new technology now? Contact Simply Leasing today

Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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Specialists in technology leasing, Simply Leasing's mission is simple: to take the complexity and pain out of the transaction...
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Govt's single business number roll-out underway

Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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NZ businesses to get unique IDs by year's end, simplifying govt interactions, says Steven Joyce. Initiative aims to save time, boost efficiency.
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NZ financial results for Synnex, Sony, Google, Acer and Imation

Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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Tech firms in NZ show mixed results; Synnex thrives with profit and revenue up, contrasting with Sony's sharp decline.
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Slack IT approach risks Kiwi companies

Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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Laissez-fare approach to wireless IT networks exposes Kiwis to cyber criminals, industrial espionage and 'hacktivists'...
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Cloud services surge but spending stays small...

Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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Although the use of cloud services is growing faster than the overall enterprise IT market, it is still a small part of overall IT spending.
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Crowdsourcing set to boost NZ creative revenue

Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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A New Zealand marketing consultant is calling for local professionals to embrace crowdsourcing as a method of selling their services globally.