Stories by Staff - Page 23
Windows of opportunity as Otago Uni embraces virtual desktops
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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University of Otago introduces virtual desktop experience for students, giving them access to key applications on their own devices.
Context: The App is dead, long live the App
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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July 2008: a certain fruity company launched its app store and gave a home to 500 freshly pressed iPhone OS (iOS nowadays) apps.
Will the internet of products need digital ownership certificates?
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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In a world buzzing with smart devices, the call for digital ownership certificates grows amidst privacy and liability concerns.
How to communicate IT security benefits to executive management...
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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Gartner VP highlights struggle in conveying IT security's value to exec management, offering tips for effective communication.
Callaghan Innovation and Auckland tech start-up unite on Big Data project
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Callaghan Innovation and Auckland tech firm Movio have developed an advanced film recommendation system, boosting Movio's software value by millions.
Storage boost as Westcon loves VDI like X-IO
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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X-IO Technologies launches X-Pod for VDI, a new infrastructure solution developed with Cisco UCS and VMware Horizon View.
Sheer Driving Pleasure? Vodafone NZ powers new era of connected car innovation
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Vodafone and BMW launch ConnectedDrive in New Zealand, allowing BMW vehicles to connect to Vodafone's machine-to-machine (M2M) platform.
Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Over 20% of enterprises will have digital security services focused on protecting IoT devices by 2017, according to Gartner.
Calling all hackers... Wellington Hackathon fast approaching
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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On November 1-2, geeks, freaks, and residents are coming together to hack Wellington City in the heart of Miramar, Wellington's creative suburb.
Vodafone staff use smartphones, in place of access cards
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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Vodafone pioneers with HID Global to let staff use smartphones as secure access keys, waving goodbye to traditional swipe cards.
Could the next election be hacked?
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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cloud services
This year's election has been and gone, however the debate over New Zealand's cyber security and surveillance is still a hot topic.
Elementary my dear Watson... IBM launches biggest analytics release in 10 years
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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IBM has launched Watson Analytics, a natural language-based service that provides instant access to predictive and visual analytic tools for businesses.
Why Alibaba's plans for global expansion is a 'long-term play'
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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Alibaba's quest for global expansion faces stiff competition in Europe and North America, marking it a 'long-term play' in the digital market.
Was iPhone 6 launch 'pure Apple theatre'...?!
Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
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Apple's iPhone 6 launch dazzles with theatre, leaving competitors and fans awe-struck, yet questioning its overt control.
iHusband... Can iPhone 6 save 20 years of marriage?
Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
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Polish man queues for 44 hours in Bristol to buy iPhone 6 in bid to salvage 20-year marriage after recent split.
Microsoft initiates Round Two of jobs cuts... Lays off 2,100 staff
Sat, 20th Sep 2014
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In a bid to streamline post-Nokia buy, Microsoft lays off 2,100, with 747 in Washington, marking its largest jobs cull since 2009.
Data centre market to undergo 'dramatic change'... Four disruptive factors revealed
Sat, 20th Sep 2014
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Disruption in the data center market is predicted by Gartner as four main factors take hold, potentially driving major changes in the industry.
Yealink “revitalises” VoIP market… heads to NZ
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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Yealink shakes up the VoIP industry, introducing affordable, high-quality solutions to New Zealand, ending the monopoly of big names.
Apple Watch: Fashion first, tech second...
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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In line with the rest of the segment, Cupertino has realised that wearables need to be fashion first and technology second.
Cyber security project puts NZ on the map
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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$12m project aims to create new software niche for NZ, says Dr Ryan Ko, head of the country's only cyber security lab.