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Grumpy tech guy: Google marketing
Google

Grumpy tech guy: Google marketing

Okay, so I get that NZ is a pimple at the arse end of the world and that we're never going to be a priority for Google.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
How to reduce downtime in your organisation after an outage
Disaster Recovery

How to reduce downtime in your organisation after an outage

Outages across Asia Pacific sectors occurring regularly, with natural disasters and system failures to blame, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Slim PS4 console on sale for $400 in New Zealand this week
Gaming

Slim PS4 console on sale for $400 in New Zealand this week

For a limited time only, the PS4 console will be on sale in New Zealand for an attractive price of around $400 NZD.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Expert tips for protecting your crucial data
Data Protection

EXCLUSIVE: Expert tips for protecting your crucial data

As digital transformation continues its relentless march forward, almost every business is becoming reliant on information to function.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016
Pizza drone deliveries are a thing now - Kiwi customer gets first taste
Drones

Pizza drone deliveries are a thing now - Kiwi customer gets first taste

In a world first, a Peri-Peri Chicken Pizza and a Chicken and Cranberry Pizza have been dropped off to a customer in Whangaparoa.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
Statistics NZ resume data releases following delay caused by earthquakes
Disaster Recovery

Statistics NZ resume data releases following delay caused by earthquakes

Stats NZ bounces back with resumed data service after quake-induced delays shook operations and displaced Wellington staff.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016

Global Stories

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'Re-focused' Tibco gears up for 'spectacular' 2017 on back of DX
Digital Transformation

'Re-focused' Tibco gears up for 'spectacular' 2017 on back of DX

Integration and analytics vendor Tibco is on a quest to re-energise its local channel ahead of what it says will be a spectacular 2017.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
What the big Eftpos switch means for consumers
Marketing Technologies

What the big Eftpos switch means for consumers

New Zealand's biggest technology 'switch-over' since the demise of analogue TV is on its way, and the change is good news for consumers.

By Bradley Gerdis • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
InfraScale equips partners with tools to beat ransomware disasters
Malware

InfraScale equips partners with tools to beat ransomware disasters

InfraScale gears up partners with robust tools to combat the surge in ransomware, aiming to secure businesses against costly cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Retailers warned to upgrade Eftpos systems or risk losing them completely
Marketing Technologies

Retailers warned to upgrade Eftpos systems or risk losing them completely

New Zealand's Eftpos system is due for a major upgrade next year. Retailers are being warned that they need to upgrade their Eftpos tech or lose it.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Equinix on data: Insuring a bright future
Hyperscale

Equinix on data: Insuring a bright future

Many insurers have robust customer facing platforms and technology can help them to address their customer needs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016
Veeam slams traditional vendors stifling competition as Symantec patent suit ends
Virtualisation

Veeam slams traditional vendors stifling competition as Symantec patent suit ends

Veeam has slammed fearful 'traditional' vendors for attempting to stifle competition as a long-running patent action by brought by Symantec winds up.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016
Druva to deliver Phoenix on AWS
Disaster Recovery

Druva to deliver Phoenix on AWS

Druva teams up with AWS to offer Phoenix, enhancing data protection with swift deployment and cost-savings for firms.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016
'Sluggish' India PC market held up by consumer spend, IDC reveals
PC Market

'Sluggish' India PC market held up by consumer spend, IDC reveals

India's PC market saw a 17.3% rise in Q3 2016 shipments, thanks to festive consumer spending, despite a 22.5% year-on-year decline, IDC reports.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016
Our top global shopping cities (that also host Equinix data centers)
Hyperscale

Our top global shopping cities (that also host Equinix data centers)

Find out which global shopping meccas also host Equinix data centers - London, New York, Hong Kong, Paris, Tokyo, Dubai, Shanghai and Sao Paolo.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
Why China's new cybersecurity law is a threat to international businesses and innovation
Payment Technologies

Why China's new cybersecurity law is a threat to international businesses and innovation

Under the veil of cybersecurity, regulators will have access to information that could benefit Chinese firms at the expense of foreign business.

By IMD Professor Georges Haour • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Cyber crims targeting Aussie companies with Microsoft OneDrive accounts
Malware

Cyber crims targeting Aussie companies with Microsoft OneDrive accounts

Cyber-criminals are exploiting Microsoft OneDrive for Business accounts to spread malware in Australian companies, says new research by Forcepoint.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016