Information Communication & Technology (ICT) stories - Page 17
Cash-strapped Kiwi firms offered $200m in financing
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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Endeavour Capital Limited is offering $200m of offshore investment to cash-strapped New Zealand companies to boost growth and international expansion.
Gartner: Cloud computing will become bulk of IT spend by 2016
Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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By 2016, cloud computing is set to dominate IT spending, with Gartner predicting a shift towards hybrid models and significant enterprise adoption.
Fortinet claims a hardening stance towards BYOD in the workplace
Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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network infrastructure
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Fortinet exposes a 42% surge in Gen Y workers flouting corporate BYOD rules, heightening cyber risks and data misuse concerns.
NZ tech sector bouyed by double digit growth
Fri, 25th Oct 2013
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government
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NZ's tech exports surge with 16.5% growth, fuelled by TIN100 ICT firms and a US market recovery, boosting revenue to $7.26bn.
Will your business survive the upcoming IT apocalypse...?
Thu, 24th Oct 2013
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storage
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NetApp's John Martin warns of an impending IT apocalypse by 2017, challenging businesses with multiple tech disruptions. Are you prepared?.
Over 1/3 of SMEs miss out on digital economy benefits
Thu, 24th Oct 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Over 1/3 of SMEs fail to tap into digital economy benefits, lagging behind tech-savvy rivals in performance and revenue growth.
Don’t forget - Check Point’s NZ Security Tour this week
Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
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malware
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cybersecurity
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Threats across the technology industry are evolving constantly, but thankfully for IT decision makers, so is security.
Will smart machines absorb millions of human jobs…?
Mon, 21st Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Despite CEOs' scepticism, Gartner warns smart machines could reshape millions of jobs by 2020, challenging firms to adapt or fall behind.
Lack of corporate investment in enterprise mobility
Fri, 18th Oct 2013
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apps
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Despite the critical role of mobile devices in business, only 29% of firms test application mobile compatibility, revealing a stark underinvestment.
Kiwi energy efficiency set to save ICT industry $260m
Fri, 18th Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
New energy performance standards for computers, monitors and laptops are set to save New Zealand over $260 million dollars over the next twelve years.
Your invite - War stories from the ICT Trenches
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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Struggling in the ICT industry? Join market leaders Ian Miller, Luigi Cappel, and Kevin Andreassend in Auckland on Oct 31 for War Stories from the ICT Trenches.
NZ IT leaders struggle to solve security problems
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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NZ IT chiefs grapple with BYOD risks, as a startling 82% of firms allow personal device usage but only 32% audit security, reveals a Dimension Data report.
How to become “The Machiavellian CIO”
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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Gartner's new e-book reveals how CIOs can adopt Machiavellian tactics for success amid IT conflicts and leadership challenges.
One million Kiwis suffer cybercrime in NZ$152m market
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Symantec has today released its 2013 Norton Report, which found a general lack of security awareness when it comes to using mobile devices.
Are Kiwi women business owners outperforming men?
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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financial systems
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myob
NZ's female SME bosses excel, outpacing men in revenue growth and maintaining levels, says MYOB report, showcasing their economic impact.
Top predictions for IT organisations and users for 2014 and beyond - Part 2
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
Continuing from yesterday, Gartner has revealed its top predictions for IT organisations and IT users for 2014 and beyond.
Top predictions for IT organisations and users for 2014 and beyond - Part 1
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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3d printing
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Gartner unveils top IT predictions for 2014 and beyond, highlighting the massive impact of digital revolution and smart tech on business and society.
Six in a row as global PC sales slow
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
Global PC sales drop for a 6th quarter as consumers favour mobile devices, with shipments falling to an 8-year low, Gartner reports.
Gartner’s Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2014 - Part 2
Sat, 12th Oct 2013
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document management
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devops
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ecm
Gartner reveals the last 5 game-changing tech trends for 2014, including the rise of personal cloud and smart machines.
The Friday Networking lunch comes to Auckland, Wellington and Palmerston North
Fri, 11th Oct 2013
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Networking is important and you have to do it regularly, as you never know where that next big contract or sale is going to come from.