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Kiwi Stories

IT management stories

Is IT good Enough?
DevOps

Is IT good Enough?

In the ever-evolving IT landscape, the concept of good enough practice emerges as a pragmatic alternative to rigid best practices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
Tailored or off-the-rack?
IT management

Tailored or off-the-rack?

Choosing the right software solution for your business can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you make a meaningful decision.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
That dirty word: compliance
Law

That dirty word: compliance

NZ's copyright shake-up pushes companies to tighten IT compliance, or risk hefty liabilities for employees' online missteps.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009
Best practice is a myth
Software Development

Best practice is a myth

As those in IT will know, there are a number of frameworks, processes and groups set up to pursue the somewhat elusive 'best practice'.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009

Global Stories

IT management stories

'BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH'
Manufacturing

'BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH'

Blue Screen of Death implicated in BP oil spill, with fatal PC crashes on Deepwater Horizon rig contributing to the disaster.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
Cloud Computing
Cloud Services

Cloud Computing

Cloud computing evolves as the go-to tech solution, promising cost savings and security, despite requiring a shift in corporate IT strategies.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Who's managing your 0800 phone bill?
Customer Relationship Management

Who's managing your 0800 phone bill?

Is your 0800 call wait costing more than you think? Absences in NZ call centres could inflate your phone bill dramatically.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Wellington IT event detailed
IT management

Wellington IT event detailed

Following a string of dates in Australia, the Novell IT in Action tour will land in Wellington on August 17th.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Jul 2010
Back to the future
Customer Relationship Management

Back to the future

From VCRs to high-definition screens, digital signage evolves, embracing interactivity and integration, shaping the future of retail engagement.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
Is your server ripping you off?
DataCentre infrastructure

Is your server ripping you off?

If you are looking at upgrading or are paying a lot in server support costs, it may pay to get pricing for a hosted server sooner rather than later.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
Cisco launches social collaboration platform
HP

Cisco launches social collaboration platform

Cisco unveils Cisco Quad, a social collaboration platform aimed at boosting productivity and innovation in large organisations in English-speaking markets.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2010
The need for change
Software Updates

The need for change

Small-to-medium business owners often wonder why their systems fail. This article explores the search for a solution.

By Matthew Roscoe • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Technology advances in storage
Storage

Technology advances in storage

From floppy discs to cloud storage, technology advances mark a new era in handling the ever-expanding digital universe, promising cost savings and efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010
Going Virtual
Software-as-a-Service

Going Virtual

There are going to be more and more cloud vendors starting to open their services to allow easy transition as the market becomes more mature.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010
Oracle's Sun takeover could result in redundancies
Oracle

Oracle's Sun takeover could result in redundancies

Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems, approved by EU officials, may lead to significant job cuts as it pursues expansion into hardware.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 25th Jan 2010
Expertise sought
Outsourcing

Expertise sought

Outsourcing may be the solution to resource constraints. It allows for expert help without increasing long-term overheads.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
Growth & diversity – mutually exclusive?
Outsourcing

Growth & diversity – mutually exclusive?

NZ's IT sector contemplates strategic shift focusing on high-value expertise, aiming to tackle global market challenges.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
School broadband hard work to deliver
EduTech

School broadband hard work to deliver

Education consultant Charles Newton warns the Government that delivering fibre broadband to rural schools is just step one in a complex digital puzzle.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2009