Stories by Staff - Page 140
Telco trio secure successful 700 MHz 4G spectrum bids
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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2degrees, Telecom, and Vodafone clinch 700 MHz 4G spectrum, promising enhanced NZ mobile broadband and 4G expansion.
Sophos aims to be 'Channel First' firm with new cloud strategy
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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Sophos has announced a strategy to deliver cloud-managed security solutions that appeal to organisations seeking a simpler approach to IT security.
Intel: SMBs burdened by aging PCs
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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On average, small business workers lose more than one work week per year due to old PCs, according to a recent study commissioned by tech giant Intel.
All iWant for Xmas is an iPad Mini… maybe not admits Apple
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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Apple admits the iPad Mini may be scarce this Christmas, with CEO Tim Cook expressing doubts about meeting holiday demand during the latest earnings call.
Commission releases draft Telco Development Levy
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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The Commerce Commission's draft determination outlines the GBP £32 million Telecommunications Development Levy for 2012/13, impacting 22 providers.
Cook offers Apple 'new category' hope
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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Apple CEO Tim Cook has refused to rule out a move into a new product market, sparking speculation about possible expansions.
Orcon resolves Wellington Labour weekend internet outage
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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Orcon has confirmed the internet outage in Wellington Central which occurred over the weekend is now resolved.
IT security braces itself for perfect storm
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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The Nexus of Forces is transforming the approach towards information security as new requirements are brought about by social, mobile, cloud and information.
New EMC solutions gives businesses speed to lead
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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EMC's new solutions enhance businesses with speed, transforming IT with cutting-edge virtualisation and backup tech. Rev up with VNX series.
HP ticks all the boxes for Lexel’s mission critical cloud platform
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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Lexel selects HP for its Hosted Lync Public Cloud, leveraging robust servers and networking to support mission-critical communications.
Cash-strapped Kiwi firms offered $200m in financing
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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Endeavour Capital Limited is offering $200m of offshore investment to cash-strapped New Zealand companies to boost growth and international expansion.
Apple fights back with strong iPhone sales
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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Apple reports sales of almost 34 million iPhones, beating Wall Street expectations & forecasting a strong holiday season.
Wireless rollercoaster ride leaves Brocade in Dreamworld
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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Dreamworld opts for Brocade's network uplift, ensuring a smoother, faster Wi-Fi experience across its vast leisure empire.
Crucial move as PB Technologies secure NZ channel deal
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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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.
Dove flies high with Asus NZ distie deal
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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Global consumer notebook vendor Asus has broadened its presence within New Zealand, signing on local IT firm Dove Electronics as distributor.
Apple earnings: Are investors worrying?
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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Tim Cook will this morning offer the clearest indication as to whether Apple's low-cost iPhone 5C model has either missed the mark or hit the jackpot.
Cheap trumps fast or bundled as reason to pick ISP in NZ
Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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Majority of Kiwis opt for cheaper ISP deals over speed or bundles, with a 60% favouring savings in the latest Roy Morgan study.
Gartner: Cloud computing will become bulk of IT spend by 2016
Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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By 2016, cloud computing is set to dominate IT spending, with Gartner predicting a shift towards hybrid models and significant enterprise adoption.
Fortinet claims a hardening stance towards BYOD in the workplace
Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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Fortinet exposes a 42% surge in Gen Y workers flouting corporate BYOD rules, heightening cyber risks and data misuse concerns.
Apple's Cook takes swipe at 'confused' Microsoft
Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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'Our competition is confused. They’re turning tablets into PCs and PCs into tablets. Who knows what they’re going to do next?'.