Stories by Staff - Page 305

Avoiding the five pitfalls of data migration
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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informatica
Clive Astbury reveals key strategies to navigate the complexities of data migration, highlighting common pitfalls to avoid for success.

Mind the Gap: IT Misalignment
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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analyst report
Study reveals 83% of managers see IT as vital for innovation, yet a prominent misalignment exists within NZ firms, affecting project success.

Manas Kumar: optimising leadership
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Manas Kumar, CEO of Optimizer, is interviewed about the Kiwi company he launched and the role that the international sector plays in his business.

Check out the new white Xbox bundle
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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Microsoft launches a new white Xbox bundle, including Kinect and two family games, aiming to captivate families and gamers alike.

Check Point turns to channel for mid-market push
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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apm
Security software vendor sees opportunity in mid-tier & SMB space, wants resellers to help them understand the sector.

NZCS seeks partners for schools project
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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partners
NZ Computer Society invites ICT industry support for a career guidance project in schools, aiming to solve the skills shortage.

Ricoh Consulting lauded by Laserfiche
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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printing
Ricoh Consulting, an NZ firm, enters Laserfiche's 'Winners Circle' after a 60% surge in sales, credited to their 20-member team's effort.

New Garmin device to sell with 'lifetime' map updates
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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Garmin launches the Nuvi 2455LM with 'lifetime' map updates, promising up to four per year, enhancing navigation with PhotoReal technology.

Game review: Grand Slam Tennis 2
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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digital entertainment
Grand Slam Tennis 2 serves an ace with its all-star roster and diverse modes, despite some gameplay and commentary hiccups.

App of the Week: Corporate Cabs
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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apps
Hate booking taxis over the phone? Sick of waiting half an hour or more for them to arrive? This is the app for you.

Yellow's bid for the SMB digital marketing dollar
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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social media
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yellow
Restructuring represents next stage in evolution from directory publisher to 'digital marketing services provider'.

Fry: 'Twitter is for twittering on'
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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Stephen Fry has apologised for his comments on New Zealand broadband, stating his tweets were not meant to spark a national debate or cause offence.

Nokia to offer non-LTE Lumia 900
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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Nokia has announced plans to release a toned-down version of its Lumia 900 for countries where the advanced LTE network technology is yet to be introduced.

Synnex signed as second Laser distributor
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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IT and consumer electronics accessory company Laser has appointed Synnex New Zealand as a distributor, expanding its local reach.

Research groups sign trans-Tasman agreement
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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kiwinet
KiwiNet joins forces with Australia's CSIRO in a landmark trans-Tasman tech innovation agreement, promising collaborative opportunities.

Game review: Asura's Wrath
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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digital entertainment
CyberConnect2's Asura's Wrath breaks the mould with an interactive anime experience, blending intense action with storytelling.

Apple to pull Siri-like 'Evi': report
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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Apple faces backlash for planning to axe Evi, a voice app akin to Siri, raising concerns over stifling competition.

300m Android devices activated: Google
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apps
Google's Android platform has hit 300 million activations, with 850,000 new devices activated daily, celebrating at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Adobe intro's Photoshop Touch for iPad
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
Adobe premieres Photoshop Touch for iPad at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, promising revolutionary touch-up and editing capabilities.

Seven tips for starting a small business
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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Dive into entrepreneurship with these 7 essential tips, from conducting thorough market research to building your online presence.