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Stories by Donovan - Page 7

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Windows 8, we’re rooting for you
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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microsoft
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windows
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operating systems
It’s an odd position, after all these years, to be firmly on the side of the company which for good reason became known as ‘the Beast of Redmond’.
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Methven goes global with WAN optimisation-as-a-service
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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nz
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methven
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Methven partners with Aryaka for a breakthrough in global WAN optimisation-as-a-service, drastically improving business operations.
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Once more unto the breach dear friends…HP tablet v2.0
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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microsoft
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ipad
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hp
Beleaguered HP has announced its return to tablet computing with a Windows 8, Intel Atom- powered device it calls the ElitePad 900.
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Let there be video for all - Polycom
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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uc
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gen-i
Polycom revolutionises video chats with CloudAXIS, promising seamless integration across platforms like Skype and Facebook for robust corporate communication.
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Optimation marks 20 years, adds Google Enterprise
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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barbador
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australian
Optimation celebrates two decades in IT with a strategic move, acquiring a stake in Barbador to advance into Google Enterprise services.
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Buying online? Search for the NEGATIVE reviews
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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apple
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technology gifts
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shopping
Seek truth in online shopping? Sidestep paid praise by hunting for those telling negative reviews.
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Better business resilience with infrastructure-on-demand
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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cloud services
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dr
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connector systems
Post-quake rebuild boosts vBridge's demand for cloud services by 1100%, showcasing the need for robust business continuity plans.
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Skycity opts for single-vendor infrastructure strategy
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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gaming
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technology gifts
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hp
Skycity consolidates IT with HP for seamless gaming and hospitality services, eyeing interoperability, cost benefits, and simplified issue resolution.
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Dotcom lessons in Mike Tyson’s knockout
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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mega
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megaupload
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intersec
New Zealand reels from Dotcom scandal with PM entangled, sparking debate on bending rules for the infamous, including Mike Tyson.
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Unlimited ultrafast broadband = unlimited potential
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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broadband
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ufb
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callplus
The delivery of unmetered ultrafast broadband connectivity to New Zealand’s schools is a step into the future of education.
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Cloud computing revives struggling mainframe
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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pc hardware
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cloud services
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hardware
If there was a sure thing we could expect from distributed computing, it was the death of the mainframe.
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Outsource everything….at your peril
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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outsourcing
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iaas
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ndi
Outsourcing may seem a silver bullet for efficiency, but it's a fine line between liberation and loss of critical control.
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Unified comms has to be simple, stupid
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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byod
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uc
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contact centre
For enterprise success, unified comms must be as simple as using a smartphone, blending convenience with technology.
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‘Social networking’ that improves performance
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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smartphones
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apple
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When Ben Ridler whips out his iPhone for a bit of social networking, it doesn’t necessarily mean he’s goofing off.
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Opinion: Apple's apogee
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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apple
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smartphones
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Apple's pinnacle reached as iPhone 5 launches, signifying end of true innovation and start of legal battles outshining product quality.
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Shock, horror: Mobility and social networking the new target for cyber miscreants
Wed, 12th Sep 2012
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apple
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cloud services
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smartphones
In what should come as no surprise at all, it appears the new frontiers opening up for the malcontents of the connected world are smartphones and social networking sites.
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‘More than 50%’ ready for cloud archiving – CommVault
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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cloud services
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dr
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commvault
Over half of CommVault's clients are eyeing cloud archiving, enticed by on-demand capacity and reduced admin costs, says the company.
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Opinion: Kim Dotcom is not your friend
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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megaupload
Kim Dotcom's charm offensive on Twitter may veil his true intentions — always consider his past actions and real agenda before support.
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MYOB spots the cloud gap, takes flagship platform online
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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nz
MYOB taps into NZ's underused cloud market, transforming its platform to bridge the tech gap for non-techie businesses.
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Forget the tin, networking is becoming a software game
Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
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network management
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Networking's hardware era wanes as software takes the lead, powered by Open Networking Foundation's innovative, user-centric approach.
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From Auckland to the world: Mako Networks’ global ambition
Thu, 30th Aug 2012
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
A billion-dollar opportunity beckons for North Shore-based Mako Networks...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Don’t be a ponce
Thu, 30th Aug 2012
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apple
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martech
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creative technologies
In the same way that buying a surfboard won’t make you a surfer, buying a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will not make you a creative genius.
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Samsung wins South Korean court battle against Apple
Tue, 28th Aug 2012
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apple
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technology gifts
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samsung
Proving that jurisdiction does matter, South Korea’s Samsung scored a major victory over arch-rival and key customer Apple.
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Big data in little New Zealand
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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gartner
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emc
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oracle
Big data is emerging as big business, spawning something of an acquisition frenzy among information management companies.