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HP's conflicted relationship with printing
HP

HP's conflicted relationship with printing

HP derived 20% of its revenue and 37% of its non-GAAP operating profit from print in the last quarter. Why does it downplay print?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2014
Dell... A company in transition
Network Infrastructure

Dell... A company in transition

For a company unfamiliar with managing acquisitions, Dell's transition into a private business has brought upon many challenges for the tech giant.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014
Microsoft issues SMB Windows XP warning...
Microsoft

Microsoft issues SMB Windows XP warning...

Microsoft warns SMBs: Ditch Windows XP or risk efficiency and security. Upgrade to Windows 8.1 and Office 365 for competitiveness.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014
Samsung unveils KNOX 2.0 to meet changing enterprise needs
Samsung

Samsung unveils KNOX 2.0 to meet changing enterprise needs

Samsung launches KNOX 2.0, enhancing mobile security for enterprises with advanced data protection and BYOD strategy support.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014
Under-performing IBM to address struggling hardware business
Lenovo

Under-performing IBM to address struggling hardware business

IBM CEO Ginni Rometty has said the company must address its under-performing hardware business after a disappointing year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014
NZ SMEs preparing early for the end of financial year...
Fintech

NZ SMEs preparing early for the end of financial year...

NZ SMEs are starting early to meet their financial year end, showing diligence in compliance and planning for future growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2014
Either do your job, or don't do your job
Microsoft

Either do your job, or don't do your job

Former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, reveals best and worst advice in first public appearance since leaving the company #business #advice.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2014
Dell reports 80 billion incidents of post infection malware activity in 2013
Malware

Dell reports 80 billion incidents of post infection malware activity in 2013

The Dell SonicWALL Threat Research Team has released its annual cyber threat report, revealing significant findings from 2013.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2014
How to achieve premature social ejection…
Apps

How to achieve premature social ejection…

New iOS app Tickle, designed to get you out of awkward situations, is set to become the world's greatest social getaway tool.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2014
Data is like a dead chicken...
Data Analytics

Data is like a dead chicken...

Big data's dark side revealed: gathering more data may seem wise, but like a dead chicken, it can quickly become a problem.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2014
'Shipwreck' Labour leaks secret ICT plan to Govt…
Government

'Shipwreck' Labour leaks secret ICT plan to Govt…

Labour's ICT strategy leaks to Gov't in a blunder by Clare Curran, sparking major embarrassment and a mocking retort from PM John Key.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2014
Apple's 'getting ripped off left, right and sideways'
Apple

Apple's 'getting ripped off left, right and sideways'

Tim Cook defends Apple's innovation amid soaring R&D costs, hinting at new, secret products while slamming rivals for 'ripping off' ideas.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2014
Tributes pour in for NewLease co-founder Doug Tutus
NewLease

Tributes pour in for NewLease co-founder Doug Tutus

Industry mourns as tributes flood in for Doug Tutus, a cherished co-founder of NewLease, leaving a legacy of kindness and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2014
Will your organisation face an information crisis by 2017?
Data Analytics

Will your organisation face an information crisis by 2017?

The rise of big data, social networking and mobile interactions is forcing organisations to focus on the enterprise information that is most relevant,.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2014
Top Microsoft execs head for Redmond exit…
Microsoft

Top Microsoft execs head for Redmond exit…

Microsoft faces a leadership reshuffle as VP's Bates and Reller are set to depart, marking CEO Nadella's first major challenge.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2014
Check Point unveils 'revolutionary' security protection
Cybersecurity

Check Point unveils 'revolutionary' security protection

Check Point launches Software-defined Protection, a 'revolutionary' security solution for evolving IT threats, promising agility and robust defense.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
Taking a closer look at Apple CEO Tim Cook...
Apple

Taking a closer look at Apple CEO Tim Cook...

Exploring the enigma of Tim Cook, Haunted Empire unveils the Apple CEO's unparalleled stamina and his quest for perfection post-Steve Jobs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
Smartphone growth set to slow by 2014...
Apple

Smartphone growth set to slow by 2014...

Worldwide smartphone shipments will slow to 8.3% annual growth in 2017 and 6.2% in 2018, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2014
Business analyst offers infrastructure industry insight...
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Business analyst offers infrastructure industry insight...

Business analyst sheds light on navigating IT infrastructure's evolving landscape, highlighting the shift to cloud services and IaaS.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2014