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HP leads the way as worldwide server shipments nudge ahead

Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Worldwide server shipments and revenue have grown modestly in Q2 2014, with some regions experiencing mixed results, according to Gartner.
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Indonesian state owned telco to buy into 2degrees

Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Indonesia's telecom giant Telkom set to acquire a 27% share in New Zealand's 2degrees, strengthening its presence in the Asia Pacific.
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Why continuous evolution knocks at our digital doorstep… every day

Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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The digital realm evolves daily, transforming expectations and experiences, as technology advances towards an era of instant connectivity.
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UC and the intelligent contact centre

Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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It may not be designed for contact centres, but Zeacom's John Cray says well-integrated Lync contact centres are disruptive for the industry.
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Vodafone powers NZ's first digital advertising billboards

Mon, 11th Aug 2014
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The first interactive LED billboards in New Zealand have gone live in Ponsonby, Eden Terrace and Parnell, bringing a piece of Times Square to Auckland.
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Telecom takes on Sky with 5000 hours of Lightbox content...

Fri, 1st Aug 2014
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Lightbox will provide up to 5000 hours of TV content for Kiwis, as Telecom takes the fight to internet-television industry rival Sky.
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Kiwis warned to watch out for mobile ransomware

Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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Mobile ransomware is on the rise, warns security company Fortinet, with threats increasing for both iOS and Android devices.
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The industry asks... Why no security analytics market?

Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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There is no such thing as a 'security analytics market,' says Gartner analyst. No common features, capabilities, or competitive dynamics.
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Nutanix goes global with OEM Dell deal

Thu, 26th Jun 2014
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Nutanix signs OEM agreement with Dell to offer new converged infrastructure appliances based on web-scale technology.
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GRID Autosport: the spirit of V8 Supercars returns

Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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GRID Autosport revives V8 Supercars' intense racing spirit, melding nostalgia with cutting-edge graphics and realism in racing.
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Vocus: Testing the waters of hosted data centres

Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Is it best to test the waters when considering a hosted data centre, asks Vocus Communications' Steven Stanford.
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2degrees narrows 2013 loss

Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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2degrees Mobile reduces 2013 losses by 20%, boasting positive operating earnings and a revenue surge amid ongoing investments.
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Webroot: Evolutions in endpoint security

Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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The threat landscape has been rapidly evolving over the past few years, largely driven by an expansive and mature cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) ecosystem.
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Do female CIOs raise IT budgets higher than males?

Thu, 15th May 2014
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In 2014, female CIOs expect to increase their IT budgets 2.5 percent, whereas male CIOs report an average increase of 0.2 percent.
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Technology brings Te Reo Māori to life

Thu, 15th May 2014
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Technology is the key to reviving the development of Te Reo Māori, shows PhD research from Victoria University of Wellington.
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Android users held to ransom for 'viewing illegal porn'

Fri, 9th May 2014
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Android users face ransom demands after malware, hidden in porn sites, locks their phones. Pay $300 to unlock, warns Bitdefender.
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Review: Intel NUC

Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Intel NUC aims to redefine computing standards, offering versatility and a modular format to cater to desktop, presentation, and media needs.
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Modern threats - What you need to know

Mon, 28th Apr 2014
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Cyber-threat landscape intensifies, with businesses facing escalating attacks despite beefed-up security measures.
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Technology lovers to strike gold with Vodafone

Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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Vodafone offers customers the chance to win $100k worth of gold in promotion for the launch of Samsung Galaxy S5.
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Wave of consolidation will occur in social messaging in 2014

Sat, 12th Apr 2014
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Industry shifts loom as analysts predict a surge in social messaging consolidation in 2014, fuelled by key acquisitions.