Stories by Staff - Page 347

SAP aims to mobilise HR
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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smartphones
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blackberry
SAP unveils mobile apps for on-the-go HR management, transforming how businesses engage with HR processes and bolstering workplace flexibility.

Acronis adds syncing to backup products
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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dr
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cloud services
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acronis
Acronis revolutionises backup with sync feature in True Image Home 2012, aiming to simplify digital life and shake up the market.

Gen-i wins govt Apple contract - Updated
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
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apple
Gen-i secures a coveted spot as one of two suppliers for Apple tech to NZ government agencies, broadening access to iPads and more.

Game review: Madden NFL 12
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Madden NFL 12: A game that teases with intricate NFL simulations and in-depth franchise modes, but tests patience with lengthy menus and loading times.

Sharing is caring for start-ups
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Small businesses are flocking to shared workspaces, a cost-effective move fostering networking and collaboration, says Wall Street Journal.

Payroll in the cloud
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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hcm
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cloud services
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payroll systems
Wellington's SmartPayroll hits $2 billion in transactions, revolutionising SMB payroll management with cloud-based solutions, 24/7.

Speed and security from Netgear UTM appliance
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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uc
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wireless networks
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telco
Netgear's new ProSecure UTM9S combines high-speed VDSL internet with robust security for SMBs, offering unprecedented control over internet access.

2degrees' $2.24 billion gift
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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uc
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telco
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vodafone
2degrees shakes up NZ market, contributing $2.2B to the economy and breaking the Telecom-Vodafone grip, according to Venture Consulting.

Chance to train with former Gen-i CTO
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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virtualisation
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ict
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gen-i
Former Gen-i CTO Damien Toman leads ICT training seminars across the North Island, sharing insights on cloud computing, virtualisation, and more.

¼ million Kindle Fires ordered
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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amazon
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kindle
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retail
Amazon's Kindle Fire ignites the market with 250,000 pre-orders in 5 days, challenging the iPad with basics at a lower price.

US telco bets the farm on the iPhone
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Ahead of Apple's big reveal, Sprint invests US$20bn in 30.5m iPhones, betting it will rival AT&T and Verizon in the US telco market.

Ubisoft to launch I Am Alive this quarter
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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gen-i
Ubisoft's long-awaited I Am Alive game set for a Winter launch, promising a unique take on post-apocalyptic survival.

Game review: Dead Island
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Dead Island game review: A sun-kissed yet zombie-infested getaway, blending horror and paradise on Banoi Island. An enthralling yet buggy adventure.

Say goodbye to the iPod
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipod
Apple phases out click-wheel games, signalling the possible end for the iPod, once a symbol of its tech domination.

Apple rejects Samsung offer
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
Apple dismisses Samsung's settlement offer in the Australian court, prolonging the global patent dispute over tablet technology.

Aggressive channel promos keep printer sales up
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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printing
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analyst report
Despite economic hurdles, aggressive channel promotions push ANZ printer sales to a 10% year-on-year rise in Q2 2011.

Case study: Accounting in paradise
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
In Queenstown Park Hotel, cutting-edge QuickBooks software revolutionises accounting, blending luxury with efficiency for staff and guests.

Homegrown success
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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endace
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partners
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meti
Endace, largely unknown in New Zealand, eyes domestic growth and urges Kiwi firms to embrace local innovation and leverage homegrown expertise.

Cybercrime: A global calamity
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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martech
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adobe
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creative technologies
The changing cybercrime landscape means secure web gateways are increasingly important, says Jeremy Hulse, vice president, sales Asia Pacific for M86.

Keeping up with cybercrime
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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cybersecurity
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hp
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partners
Cybercrime is on the rise, impacting businesses globally with costs soaring up to $36.5m, urging a stronger focus on automated security tech.