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Unified Communications

Qrious sees in new digital age with new CEO...

Ed Hyde has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Qrious, the smart data business launched by Spark New Zealand in 2014.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2014

Network Infrastructure

Dell ANZ opens the door to business agility...

It's time to turn the security paradigm around so it enables business agility, argues Dell Software's Ian Hodge.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2014

Social Media

Get social with sales to capitalise on Enterprise 2.0...

Brands ignoring social media miss out, says expert, urging businesses to engage digitally for increased customer satisfaction and sales.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2014

Hyperscale

More on the “Data Lake Fallacy”…

Experts debunk the Data Lake myth, arguing it lacks structure for long-term value, urging firms to focus on governance instead.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2014

Unified Communications

Videoconferencing remains relevant despite mixed market results

IDC report shows mixed results for videoconferencing equipment, with revenue increasing but still a decline year on year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2014

EduTech

Canvas Network builds Minecraft knowledge with MOOCs

Teachers can improve their Minecraft skills with two MOOCs from Instructure's Canvas Network, allowing them to bring gamification into the classroom.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2014

Marketing Technologies

Pay it isn't so… Apple inks iPhone 6 credit cards deal

Apple is joining forces with American Express, Visa and MasterCard to offer a new smartphone payments system for the soon to be released iPhone 6.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2014

Unified Communications

Govt unveils TV white space rules to boost broadband services

New Zealand releases draft white space licensing rules to explore new wireless services, says Minister Amy Adams.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2014

Data Privacy

Internet MANA... Time to shine light on 'shadowy' spies?

Internet MANA promises to set up inquiry into New Zealand's intelligence agencies, focusing on oversight and surveillance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2014

Unified Communications

Fortinet NZ: Secure wireless internet offers big opportunities

Fortinet NZ unveils that safeguarding Wi-Fi could be lucrative for resellers, urging them to seize the growing demand for secure networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2014

Apple

Tablet appetite remains despite market slowdown...

Despite a market slowdown, IDC reveals a global hunger for tablets with a projected 6.5% growth, driven by strong demand in emerging markets.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2014

Microsoft

Smartphone outlook remains strong as Apple prepares to enter the market...

More than 1.25 billion smartphones will be shipped worldwide in 2014, representing a 23.8% increase from the 1.01 billion units shipped in 2013.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2014

Unified Communications

2degrees - a timeline of Maori ownership

From preferential spectrum rights to dwindling ownership, explore the timeline of Maori stakeholders in 2degrees amid sale talks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014

Unified Communications

2degrees - the Emperor is wearing no clothes...

Amid its 5th anniversary, 2degrees remains, defying the fate of its late-entry peers, yet its struggle for survival continues in New Zealand's telecom market.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014

HP / Canon / Epson drive strong large format printer growth...

HP, Canon, and Epson buoy the large format printer market growth, recording a 5.3% increase in unit shipments in 2Q14.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014

Cybersecurity

Major banks hit by cyber attacks... 'alarming but not surprising'

Today's headlines report that big banks have been hit by cyberattacks, according to the FBI. While this news is alarming, it certainly is not surprising.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014