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Kiwis lead Oz in Social Media employment drive
Facebook

Kiwis lead Oz in Social Media employment drive

New Zealand employees are ahead of Australia in joining the global shift to use social media to find and engage in work.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 30th Nov 2013
'My Passport Slim' released
Gaming

'My Passport Slim' released

Western Digital's sleek 'My Passport Slim' hits the shelves, a nifty portable hard drive in 1TB and 2TB sizes, just in time for Christmas.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2013
Communication, device, security, GO!
Bring Your Own Device

Communication, device, security, GO!

Introducing BYOD in classrooms demands tailored approaches, awareness of device costs, software compatibility, and robust security for impactful learning.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2013
Vodafone Report: How are Kiwis using 4G...?
Unified Communications

Vodafone Report: How are Kiwis using 4G...?

Telco releases first 4G Network Report, Leading the 4G Revolution, providing a snapshot of how Kiwis are using New Zealand's 4G network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2013
Tech-savvy teachers transform lessons
EduTech

Tech-savvy teachers transform lessons

Tech-savvy teachers revolutionise learning, integrating smartphones, tablets, and BYOD strategies in classrooms globally, Cambridge study reveals.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2013
Galaxy S4 Zoom released in NZ
Gaming

Galaxy S4 Zoom released in NZ

Samsung unveils the Galaxy S4 Zoom in NZ, merging smartphone convenience with high-end camera features, including a 10x optical zoom.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2013
One laptop per child NZ launched
EduTech

One laptop per child NZ launched

The One Laptop Per Child NZ Charitable Trust was officially launched in New Zealand at the Institute of IT Professionals (IITP) national conference yesterday.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2013
Introducing… Microsoft's Surface Pro 2
Microsoft

Introducing… Microsoft's Surface Pro 2

The older and wiser brother of the Surface Pro, Microsoft's Surface Pro 2, like its predecessor, has been billed as a true laptop replacement.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2013

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Nokia follows Microsoft's lead… bashes Apple's iPad
Microsoft

Nokia follows Microsoft's lead… bashes Apple's iPad

In a bid to promote the new Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet, Nokia has taken a leaf out of Microsoft's book - by shamelessly bashing Apple's iPad.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2013
ICT makeover for Auckland school
EduTech

ICT makeover for Auckland school

Manurewa Intermediate soars into the digital age, thanks to a £40k ICT upgrade from Vodafone, enriching learning with new tech.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
Technology aids reading comprehension
EduTech

Technology aids reading comprehension

Study shows technology boosts reading gains in 10-11 yr old boys, achieving up to 6x the national average at a Palmerston North school.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2013
Quality time with the Samsung NX300
Samsung

Quality time with the Samsung NX300

But just a warning to the techno types out there – I'm more about the creative applications and capabilities in this review, than ticking the technical boxes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2013
Celebrating 30 years of Windows
Semiconductors

Celebrating 30 years of Windows

Both iconic and significant in the evolution of personal computing, on November 10, 1983, Bill Gates introduced Windows.

By Sean Mitchell • 10 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2013
Get ahead in business with Aerohive's wireless office
Unified Communications

Get ahead in business with Aerohive's wireless office

Upon leaving Madrid-Barajas Airport, Aerohive Networks' Director of Product Management Matthew Gast had an epiphany.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2013
Taking back control of the network
Virtualisation

Taking back control of the network

We've all used a personal device to check work emails or edit a confidential document – regardless of whether our employers approve.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2013
Crucial move as PB Technologies secure NZ channel deal
PB Technologies

Crucial move as PB Technologies secure NZ channel deal

PB Technologies appointed to distribute Crucial DRAM and solid state drives (SSDs) to its channel of value-added resellers and e-tailers across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2013
Fortinet claims a hardening stance towards BYOD in the workplace
Firewalls

Fortinet claims a hardening stance towards BYOD in the workplace

Fortinet exposes a 42% surge in Gen Y workers flouting corporate BYOD rules, heightening cyber risks and data misuse concerns.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 26th Oct 2013
Fujitsu aims to 'liberate enterprises' with new mobile solution
Network Infrastructure

Fujitsu aims to 'liberate enterprises' with new mobile solution

Fujitsu launches Managed Mobile, enabling employees to work securely from any device, helping enterprises enhance productivity and address BYOD security issues.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2013