Stories by Staff - Page 332

Poor software wearing businesses down
Mon, 21st Nov 2011
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financial systems
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healthtech
NZ's economy could soar higher if SMEs ditch poor management software, says Greentree CEO amid a contest to revive businesses.

Keep your employees off Santa’s naughty list
Mon, 21st Nov 2011
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hcm
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cybersecurity
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social media
He sees you when you're Tweeting, use Facebook outside breaks, he knows when you send risque mails so be good for goodness' sake!.

Datastor to deliver Symantec SaaS
Mon, 21st Nov 2011
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westcon-comstor
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distributors
Datastor becomes NZ's first to distribute Symantec SaaS, promising growth in the lucrative cloud security market.

How safe is your password?
Mon, 21st Nov 2011
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google
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hackers
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passwords
Is your password 'password' or '123456'? Too many are, risking online security, reveals latest SplashData report.

Renaissance CEO resigns
Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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renaissance
Renaissance CEO Richard Webb resigns to focus on tech incubation, exiting after steering through tough times including the Christchurch quake.

Android set to overtake iOS
Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Google's Android on the brink of surpassing Apple's iOS with 200 million activations, despite malware threats on the rise.

Friend or foe?
Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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facebook
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twitter
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twitter vine
Jimmy Kimmel is calling on Facebook users to ditch their unwanted 'friends' on his second annual National Unfriend Day. #NUD.

Xero's shrinking losses
Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero narrows its losses to $3.7m from $4.7m, as global expansion and robust home market herald its rise as a future online accounting titan.

Game review: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary enchants with a nostalgic yet polished tribute, proving its timeless appeal despite dated visuals.

Google launches iTunes rival
Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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google
Google unveils Google Music, the much-anticipated iTunes competitor, initially US-only, with over 13 million tracks but missing Warner Music's hits.

8 things you probably didn’t know about Palo Alto Networks
Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Delve into the unknown of Palo Alto Networks: from its foundation by ex-Check Point CTO Nir Zuk to innovative firewalls and unique sales strategy in NZ.

Microsoft Partner Awards winners named
Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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intergen
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datacom
Key honours at Microsoft NZ's Partner Awards 2011, as GreenButton and Provoke shine in Auckland, uplifting tech innovation and community impact.

Opinion: Could Cisco be beaten ?
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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dc
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brocade
With HP leveraging 3Com and H3C integrations, could Cisco's dominance in the networking sector be under threat despite its sizeable market share?.

Skyrim crushes competition - Updated
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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the elder scrolls
Skyrim reigns supreme on Steam and shatters sales records with a staggering 7 million copies sold in its debut weekend, claiming critical acclaim.

NZ systems integrator wins major UK contract
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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healthtech
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sccr
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simpl
NZ's Simpl bags a major UK NHS contract to enhance care with a cutting-edge tech solution, marking a leap in global health innovation.

Is Apple about to discount the iPad?
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Apple may slash iPad prices amid slow sales and stiff competition, hinting a 'pricing stimulus' ahead of Christmas and iPad 3 buzz.

Make your content work harder!
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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martech
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google
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sage
To thrive in digital marketing, create engaging, optimised content and distribute it strategically. Tools like If This Then That and Tarpipe can help.

New beginning for Numara
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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it automation
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komputer kraft
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numara
IT service and asset management software vendor Numara Software launches cloud-based suite of products for physical, virtual and mobile platforms.

NZ game industry created 114 new jobs last year: survey
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game developers
Bucking economic woes, NZ's gaming sector added 114 jobs last year, growing by 46% thanks to the surge in smartphone and online gaming.

MYOB takes first step towards cloud integration
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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smartphones
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fintech
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financial systems
MYOB debuts new cloud-era tools, investing $75m over 3 years to rejuvenate its accounting software, catering to desktop and Mac users.