Productivity stories - Page 59

Freightways has secured a three-year contract with Gen-i, enhancing its telecom services via Telecom's XT network, focusing on voice, mobile, and data.

HP has launched 48Upper, a pioneering IT management solution that integrates social networking and community insights to boost productivity and collaboration.

Microsoft New Zealand partners with Plunket to enhance tech and productivity, benefiting 6,500 staff and volunteers with comprehensive software and support.

Businesses harnessing tech see major gains; analysts say it's key to saving time and money, boosting growth. Dive into how it works on page 28.

Despite high-speed internet advancements, many businesses still rely on outdated POP email, risking data loss. It's time to upgrade to modern email solutions.

Discover SkedgeMe: the online calendar service revolutionising business bookings by enabling hassle-free customer scheduling.

McCain Foods has signed a four-year<br />agreement with Gen-i to move all of its mobile connections to the XT mobile network.

SAP to acquire Sybase for USD $5.8 billion, merging strengths in business software and mobile infrastructure to enhance enterprise productivity and agility.

Cisco New Zealand has launched its third annual Communications Makeover competition, with a total prize fund of $100,000.

Cisco's USD $3.3 billion acquisition of Tandberg to enhance its telepresence capabilities, with major New Zealand market and productivity impacts anticipated.

As the economic outlook brightens, companies are reviving shelved IT projects, with managed print services (MPS) set to boost productivity and cut costs.

A global Dell KACE survey has revealed that a massive 87% of IT professionals surveyed plan to deploy Windows 7.

With 67% of IT workers eyeing a job change in 2010, the cost of turnover for companies could skyrocket, impacting business productivity and finances.

The implementation of unified communications systems can boost productivity and employee satisfaction by streamlining business communication processes.

As businesses embrace the connected world of 2.0, new security challenges arise, demanding dynamic solutions over traditional network fortresses.

Partnering with the University of Auckland, IBM's 2010 Innovation Index finds New Zealand's innovation rate stagnant since 2000, with only farming excelling.

Implementing a digital literacy standard in New Zealand could boost national productivity by NZD $1.7 billion annually, NZCS's latest report reveals.

Reducing travel by greater use of mobile applications is a sound move for reducing costs, and your carbon footprint.

The Government could slash ICT expenditure by NZD $180 million annually, NZ ICT claims, by consolidating servers and adopting telepresence solutions.

For businesses to thrive, a well-crafted RFP is key. Companies must highlight desired outcomes, understand tech needs, and maintain clear timelines.