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It's not the social media – it's the message
Cloud Services

It's not the social media – it's the message

Small business owners in New Zealand are missing out on growth opportunities by underutilising 'freasy' tools like social media for relationship marketing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Facebook unveils new privacy controls
Data Privacy

Facebook unveils new privacy controls

Facebook rolls out revamped privacy model, promising simpler user control over personal information in response to public demand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th May 2010
NZ travel operators utilise social media
Social Media

NZ travel operators utilise social media

43% of operators saw 'social media engagement' as important or very important, while the number was 88.5% for 'listing on travel websites'.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2010
If the job exists...
Marketing Technologies

If the job exists...

SEEK launches new campaign in NZ featuring profiles of people with unusual jobs to bring the largest audience of jobseekers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2009
GeekGirl on best practice and benchmarking
Unified Communications

GeekGirl on best practice and benchmarking

Companies are being encouraged to let their staff create a community of practice (CoP) to drive best practice and innovation in the workplace.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009

Global Stories

Social Media stories

Facebook CEO admits mistakes
Data Privacy

Facebook CEO admits mistakes

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledges privacy issues and promises improvements in email response to tech blogger.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 24th May 2010
MySpace offers new privacy settings
Data Privacy

MySpace offers new privacy settings

Hot on the heels of Facebook's privacy row, comes MySpace Co-President Mike Jones offering new privacy settings to all users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th May 2010
WALKING THE WALK
Social Media

WALKING THE WALK

Social media transcends fad status, turning organisations stronger with internal networks like Yammer leading the charge.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
IS BI DEAD?
Data Analytics

IS BI DEAD?

Gartner's latest CIO Agenda signals a shift for business intelligence. Is BI dead? Not quite, but it's evolving from technology to a focus on capability.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
NETWORK OR NIGHTMARE?
Google

NETWORK OR NIGHTMARE?

Google attempts a new social network, Google Buzz, blending email with social interaction, sparking privacy concerns and legal action.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY
Social Media

PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY

Safeguard your online identity with these expert tips on managing social media privacy and securing personal information against prying eyes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
Facebook celebrates 6th birthday
Facebook

Facebook celebrates 6th birthday

Facebook marks its 6th anniversary, evolving from a Havard network to a global phenomenon with 375 million monthly users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2010
2010 calling
Software-as-a-Service

2010 calling

Despite a challenging 2009, the IT sector looks to a hopeful 2010 with job market shifts, rising Windows 7 adoption, and cloud computing progress.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
IT spending to grow
Virtualisation

IT spending to grow

Despite a dismal year for IT spending with a 5.2% global decline, Gartner predicts a rebound in 2010 with a 3.3% increase, reaching USD $3.3 trillion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2009
Networking or not working?
Unified Communications

Networking or not working?

Amid rising popularity, businesses weigh the benefits and risks of social networking, navigating security challenges to harness its power.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009
What will our homes look like in 2020?
Unified Communications

What will our homes look like in 2020?

In 2020, expect your TV to double as an email hub, the eco wallet to track your carbon footprint, and your sofa to manage video calls, forecasts Ericsson.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009
Over-optimised?
Customer Relationship Management

Over-optimised?

Is society becoming too connected? IT optimisation and business tools that are helping streamline operations and productivity.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2009
'Tweet' your way to success
Social Media

'Tweet' your way to success

Twitter is the latest trend in online communication, with even major corporations joining in. Read on for tips on how to use it for your business.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009