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NZTA wins PMI award

Mon, 31st May 2010
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New Zealand Transport Agency's ramp signaling project awarded for improving travel speed by 15% on Auckland's motorways.
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Minister tackles bill shock

Thu, 27th May 2010
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NZ minister targets high international roaming fees, promising better deals and transparency for Kiwi and Aussie travellers.
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Ash cloud debris for sale online

Fri, 14th May 2010
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An Icelandic website is making a killing selling volcanic ash from the eruption that left millions stranded and crippled European air travel last month.
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'Overlord' DLC announced for Mass Effect 2

Fri, 14th May 2010
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digital entertainment
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Bioware unveils 'Overlord' DLC for Mass Effect 2, featuring five missions and a rogue VI, without adding new characters.
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Vodafone drops data roaming charges

Wed, 5th May 2010
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Vodafone slashes global data roaming costs to $10/MB, offering a significant 93% cut for Australian travel. Promotion ends 26 Aug.
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BUILDING IT BETTER

Sat, 1st May 2010
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education, learning & training
CIOs like those at Fletcher Building face ongoing challenges in aligning IT with business strategy, managing change, and proving the value of IT investments.
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The rise of IP surveillance

Sat, 1st May 2010
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banking
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Businesses harness IP surveillance to bolster security while curbing costs, proving a critical solution across various industries.
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GETTING SMARTER

Sat, 1st May 2010
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
Greg Abbiss, Gen-i's Principal Architect BI/CRM, says more businesses need to use BI in order to make better decisions.
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Cisco doubles Technology Makeover prize

Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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Cisco New Zealand has launched its third annual Communications Makeover competition, with a total prize fund of $100,000.
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$6.5 million centre to monitor Auckland's traffic

Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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Auckland's traffic woes may ease with the launch of a state-of-the-art Traffic Operations Centre, a NZD $6.5 million collaboration offering real-time updates.
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Questions around benefits of $1.5b network

Wed, 28th Apr 2010
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NetSafe's Cocker questions the true benefits of the Govt's $1.5b Ultra Fast Broadband network, amidst debates on its future uses.
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How I avoid high mobile charges - TUANZ Chair

Tue, 27th Apr 2010
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TUANZ Chair Pat O'Connell shares savvy strategies to dodge high mobile charges, turning to WiFi and local phones over costly data roaming.
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The $1.5 billion question

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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NZ commits to a £1.5 billion Ultra Fast Broadband network, boosting access for 75% of homes, schools and workplaces within 10 years.
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A little goes a long way

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Trimming unnecessary expenses and shopping around for service plans can significantly cut costs and boost savings.
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GeoSmart targets new channel partners

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Following the release of Route2Go Lite, the firm is looking to boost its number of channel partners and is offering incentives for those who deal in volume.
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Fishing in an ever-decreasing talent pool

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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As ICT demand spikes, firms struggle in a dwindling talent pool, turning globally to fill critical roles in a competitive job market.
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Blog: Securing your distributed workforce

Tue, 23rd Mar 2010
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In a rapidly evolving work environment, securing a geographically dispersed workforce is paramount, with tech paving the way.
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The difference between NZ and US - Zeacom

Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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NZ lags behind the US in customer service automation, but Zeacom's CEO believes there's time to catch up amid recession contrasts.
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YOU CALL THAT CUSTOMER SERVICE?

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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In a tale of neglected customer service, a bank's promise falls short, leaving a traveller stranded and a family distressed.
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'Super site' for events

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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The Eventfinder and NZLive sites will combine their 162,000 and 85,000 visitors per month respectively under the Eventfinder name.