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Switching to W7 made easy
Gaming

Switching to W7 made easy

Migrating your computers to the Windows 7 operating system can be relatively painless if you do some advance planning.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010
Catch me if you can
Software Development

Catch me if you can

As IT evolves, the role of the CIO has shifted focus from mere technical expertise to strategic business skills, with more CIOs now reporting directly to CEOs.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010
The web 's guardians gather
Auckland University

The web 's guardians gather

Security experts will discuss the latest threats and solutions at OWASP New Zealand Day 2010, highlighting the ongoing challenges in web application security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010

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How to drive success with your IT operations
IT Automation

How to drive success with your IT operations

Automation can help mid-sized IT groups spend more time on strategic projects, according to a survey by Kaseya.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2015
Dell invites you to meet the brightest minds in IT
Network Infrastructure

Dell invites you to meet the brightest minds in IT

Join the Dell Solutions Tour in Perth and Adelaide on May 13 and May 26, an exclusive event brought to you by Dell.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th May 2015
New Wellington agency puts a fresh spin on big data
Data Analytics

New Wellington agency puts a fresh spin on big data

DOTlovesdata is a new Wellington based agency that works with a business to turn big data insights into positive change.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
Storing and managing data hindering Kiwi businesses' ability to innovate
Storage

Storing and managing data hindering Kiwi businesses' ability to innovate

Kiwi and Aussie businesses struggle to innovate due to data storage complexities, says Nimble Storage survey, calling for automated solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2015
Once more unto the breach dear friends…HP tablet v2.0
Microsoft

Once more unto the breach dear friends…HP tablet v2.0

Beleaguered HP has announced its return to tablet computing with a Windows 8, Intel Atom- powered device it calls the ElitePad 900.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2012
Ovum 'decision matrix' to help CIOs assess vendor landscape
Ovum

Ovum 'decision matrix' to help CIOs assess vendor landscape

Ovum launches free tool to help CIOs and IT managers assess technology vendors based on their own business requirements.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2012
IT managers steering clear of multi-sourcing
IT Industry

IT managers steering clear of multi-sourcing

IT managers are ditching multi-sourcing for mega-suppliers, with 60% of contract values since 2009 going to a single, lead provider, says Ovum report.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2011
Network efficiency without compromise
Virtualisation

Network efficiency without compromise

IT managers face growing pressure to ensure 'five nines' network availability amid escalating costs of downtime, power challenges, and rising complexity.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Seven network management priorities
Virtualisation

Seven network management priorities

Darren Read, Director HP Networking, South Pacific, offers some tips for resellers on network infrastructure management advice for customers.Earlier this yea.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Office 365 driving customers towards cloud
Cloud Services

Office 365 driving customers towards cloud

Intergen COO Simon Bright predicts Office 365 will spur businesses to adopt cloud IT services, with varied approaches from gradual transition to immediate jump.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2011
Storage virtualisation
Virtualisation

Storage virtualisation

Storage virtualisation is in vogue. Arron Patterson, CTO, EMC New Zealand looks at the strategic decisions involved and the benefit resellers can promote.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Storage solutions for improving business continuity
Data Protection

Storage solutions for improving business continuity

Ensuring data availability and rapid recovery from disasters is crucial for business continuity. Explore the top storage solutions transforming IT resilience.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010
Hitachi launches virtual conference on cloud computing
Cloud Services

Hitachi launches virtual conference on cloud computing

Making sure the industry has got the facts on cloud computing clear is the goal of a new virtual conference launched by Hitachi Data Systems Corporation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2009
Averting disaster: cutbacks shrink the safety net
Storage

Averting disaster: cutbacks shrink the safety net

As NZ businesses face increasing data demands, Symantec's survey reveals a concerning lack of resources, with over 50% struggling with storage and recovery.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Aug 2009
Father of the internet to promote IPv6 in NZ
Unified Communications

Father of the internet to promote IPv6 in NZ

New Zealand set to accelerate adoption of IPv6, with 'Father of the Internet' Dr Vint Cerf to speak at key events.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009