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Microsoft NZ: Trends in workforce mobility

We've all seen it – employees working at home, individuals working on laptops and tablets in cafés, workers triaging emails on their mobile phone.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2013

Unisys

Don't lock apps out of your company: users gonna use

NZ workers defy company bans by downloading essential apps for work, shows Unisys/Forrester study, revealing a push towards workplace app freedom.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012

Bring Your Own Device

Mobile Apps: Not just for consumers anymore

Jim Watson, Good Technology vice president and corporate general manager looks at the channel's role in mobile apps.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2012

Bring Your Own Device

BYOD risk for ANZ companies

Companies across the region share concerns over the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend dominating the IT industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2012

Global Stories

Forrester Research stories

Wearables

All the Galaxy Gear but no idea?

Samsung throws its latest gadget into the ring, the Galaxy Gear smartwatch, amid skepticism on its utility in the modern world.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2013

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

The Channel investigates Forrester Distributor report: Part 3

The Channel's Part 3 of the Forrester Distributor report unveils critical concerns among Asia Pacific tech distributors over plummeting profits.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013

Veeam launches Backup & Replication v7

Veeam Software has announced the immediate availability of Veeam Backup & Replication v7, in a bid to take Modern Data Protection to the next level.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2013

Information Communication & Technology

The Channel investigates Forrester Distributor report: Part 2

Forrester reports 63% of Asia Pacific distributors optimistic for 2013 growth; eyes on brighter sales and new business despite 2012's lows.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2013

Information Communication & Technology

The Channel investigates Forrester Distributor report: Part 1

Asia Pacific distributors face tough times, with 42% reporting disappointing business outcomes in 2012, though optimism blooms for 2013.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2013

DataCentre infrastructure

Web Drive: Why move to cloud servers?

57% of Kiwi firms to up cloud spend, with 40% allocating over 10% of IT budgets, says Web Drive, highlighting the shift towards cloud servers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2012

Virtualisation

Taking virtualisation beyond the server

New Zealand is one of the most virtualised nations in the world. But what does that mean for the reseller channel?.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2012

Microsoft

Gain business insights with Microsoft

Unlock the power of Big Data with Microsoft's Business Insights Summit in Wellington and Auckland, offering key insights for IT pros.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Nov 2012

Vector

Vector chairman strengthens Plan-b board

Michael Stiassny has been appointed to the board of Plan-b, New Zealand's only end-to-end business continuity provider.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2012

Unified Communications

The Plan-b story – AS400 and all

Plan-b's journey from spare IBM AS400 hires in the 1990s to a national business continuity giant illustrates how innovation can transform operational models.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2012

Unified Communications

Industry stalwart joins Plan-b in Wellington

Ken McWilliams joins business continuity provider Plan-b in Wellington to help align organisation for future growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Sep 2012

Apple

Corporate market cash boost for Apple

Apple set to propel corporate tech investment, selling $17bn in Macs and iPads by end of 2012, driving a potential 35% sales increase by 2023.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 11th Sep 2012

Symantec

Are you an 'accidental entrepreneur'?

Study shows business founders have been driven by necessity rather than inspiration since the downturn of 2008.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2012

Firewalls

Usage policy: why IT needs to take charge

As firms grapple with the complexities of social media, the role of IT in driving robust usage policies is becoming undeniable.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2012

Virtualisation

Sustainability: Should CIOs still care?

In a changing IT landscape, CIOs play a crucial role in steering their organizations towards genuine sustainability, not just Green IT.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Fri, 25th May 2012