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Offshoring - get used to it New Zealand

Tue, 8th Sep 2009
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Controversial stance on offshoring by Wallace at CCiNZ stirs debate, claiming it is time NZ embraces the economic benefits and moves past protectionism.
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Disaster recovery

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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Relying solely on backup tapes for disaster recovery is a costly mistake, warns Peter Mangin, CIO of Saatchi and Saatchi New Zealand.
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Review: Panasonic Blu-Ray Disc Recorder - DMR-BW850

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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Panasonic's DMR-BW850 recorder frees your favourite HD TV recordings from the hard drive's confines, doubling as a definitive media hub.
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To Port or not to Port *

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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2degrees falls short on data, charging 50c/MB compared to Telecom's fast XT network and Vodafone's 1GB/month promotion. #mobile #data.
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Dick Smith is Microsoft's 'Reseller of the Year'

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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Beating out Lexel and Gen-i, Dick Smith took home the 'Reseller of the Year' award at this year's Microsoft   Partner Awards.
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Accounting for expertise

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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MBS's Sales Manager Richard Williams shares 30 years of IT experience with The Channel, discussing changes and challenges in the industry.
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Hard work pays off – the Microsoft Partner Awards

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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At the grand Microsoft Partner Awards, a celebration of innovation and excellence showcases soaring achievements in the tech community.
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SERVING THE FUTURE: selling server rooms to last the distance

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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Tech Revolution in SMBs: Embracing server room upgrades for future-proofing businesses, with HP and Dell leading the charge.
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Distribution dilemmas – resale price maintenance

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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Manufacturers risking hefty fines under the Commerce Act 1986 if they enforce resale price maintenance, restricting retailers' ability to compete on price.
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Jewel in the crown

Sat, 1st Aug 2009
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Gen-i CEO Chris Quin hails Telecom's XT Network as a game changer, driving significant client wins and expanding Telecom's market share.
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No more gaps

Sat, 1st Aug 2009
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IT planning revolutionises business continuity, ensuring 24/7 data availability and robust disaster recovery to meet global demands.
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Freephone charges – time for some user power

Sat, 1st Aug 2009
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High costs are preventing businesses in New Zealand from accepting mobile calls to their 0800 freephone numbers.
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Business case for high-speed broadband

Sat, 1st Aug 2009
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New Zealand's $1.5bn broadband plan could revolutionise telecoms but faces economic hurdles, with estimates suggesting a $5bn cost for partial coverage.
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Reach out to communicate

Sat, 1st Aug 2009
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Dunedin-based Outreach Software specializes in CRM solutions. Managing Director Alix Lucas-Fyfe shares the importance of communication and client relationships.
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Communicating the vendor value

Sat, 1st Aug 2009
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The market outlook for Unified Communications remains strong, but significant changes are expected in how it is sold.
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A new chapter

Sat, 1st Aug 2009
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It's over. After a long, hard slog for the students involved, the first ACE Diploma in Computer Technology has come to a close.
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TomTom for Iphone

Sat, 1st Aug 2009
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TomTom brings its renowned satellite navigation tech to the iPhone, promising turn-by-turn guidance and efficient routing with their new app.
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Online relations: the user experience

Fri, 31st Jul 2009
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We've all heard about the recession, haven't we? In fact, we've been beaten on the head with it, ambushed by it jumping out from under the bed.
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Traffic Cam NZ

Tue, 21st Jul 2009
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TrafficCamNZ was built to display images generated by traffic cameras and can display any available static web image.
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Telecom offers the iPhone - sort of

Tue, 14th Jul 2009
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Telecom's iPhone 3GS deal edges out Vodafone, offering a $600 credit and competitive data plans, confirmed after passing 100,000 XT Network customers.