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Reminder: Next Auckland ICT event on 16th June
Digital Entertainment

Reminder: Next Auckland ICT event on 16th June

Join the Auckland ICT event on 16th June featuring Dr Sue Watson of Kea and Jenny Willmshurst of TweetTwins. New venue: Generator, 28 Customs Street East.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sat, 11th Jun 2011
Google's guide to mobile business
Google

Google's guide to mobile business

Google's Guide to the App Galaxy provides comprehensive insights into launching a mobile app-based business, covering promotion, monetisation, and measurement.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th May 2011
E-Waste – The Path to Product Stewardship
Unified Communications

E-Waste – The Path to Product Stewardship

NZ lags behind in e-waste management, needing urgent collaboration for interim stewardship solutions amid growing electronic waste concerns.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 1st May 2011
Lack of digital literacy in teens to be addressed
EduTech

Lack of digital literacy in teens to be addressed

Microsoft and the Ministry of Education will work together to address the lack of digital literacy amongst school leavers in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2011
Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference detailed
Partner Programmes

Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference detailed

Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference set for July 10th-14th in LA, promising insights into the tech giant's roadmap for partners.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2011
SAP's Auckland Transport system goes live
Human Capital Management

SAP's Auckland Transport system goes live

Auckland Transition Agency impressed with new SAP system that covers payroll runs, finance and procurement processes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2011

Global Stories

Employment agreements – a must for everyone
Unified Communications

Employment agreements – a must for everyone

Starting 1st July, all UK employers must retain signed employment agreements, enforceable by penalty, updating Employment Relations Act.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Presentation: Getting the most out of your Mac at work
Apple

Presentation: Getting the most out of your Mac at work

Macworld has teamed up with the author of the 'Mac at Work' book to present a webcast on getting the most out of your Mac in the workplace.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2011
Email giant hacked
Cybersecurity

Email giant hacked

Millions of names and email addresses stolen from Epsilon's database in a cyber attack, putting high-profile clients at risk.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st May 2011
Finding value in words
Unified Communications

Finding value in words

Social media analytics and biometric-style voice recognition tools are emerging as the most immersive insights into consumer behaviour we've ever had access to.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 1st May 2011
Sony sued over PSN breach
Gaming

Sony sued over PSN breach

Sony faces lawsuit over PSN breach, failing to protect users' data, Rothken Law Firm claims. Fans furious over delayed breach notification.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2011
Unisys disputes Fujitsu ISO 20000 claim
Unisys

Unisys disputes Fujitsu ISO 20000 claim

Fujitsu's recent claim that it's the first vendor in New Zealand to achieve ISO 20000 accreditation is wrong, says Unisys.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011
CIOs should be experimenting with tablets in business
iPad

CIOs should be experimenting with tablets in business

Gartner urges CIOs to explore tablets in business, highlighting the need for new policies and the advantage of embracing consumer tech.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011
Netguide's unofficial guide to Facebook
HP

Netguide's unofficial guide to Facebook

Discover the essentials of Facebook's journey from a Harvard dorm room to a global social network powerhouse, valued at $41 billion in 2010.

By Staff Writer • 19 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2011
US govt turns to the cloud to save money
Government

US govt turns to the cloud to save money

The US government is exploring cloud computing to address budget cuts, aiming to save part of the USD $76 billion spent annually on over 10,000 systems.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2011
Cisco launches partners into the cloud
Cisco

Cisco launches partners into the cloud

Cisco has unveiled its new Cloud Partner Programme, designed to help partners define their role in the cloud and tap into the multi-billion GBP market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2011
Together we are stronger
Unified Communications

Together we are stronger

In pursuit of global expansion, Maxava leverages partnerships within the tech industry to enhance high performance system solutions.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
Evaluating non-proprietary apps
Open source

Evaluating non-proprietary apps

Businesses turn to non-proprietary apps to cut costs during economic downturns, but hidden pitfalls may outweigh the benefits of open-source solutions.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011