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PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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The implementation of unified communications systems can boost productivity and employee satisfaction by streamlining business communication processes.
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LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE RIGHT TO SURF

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Debate surges over internet as a human right amid harsh copyright laws. Nations like Finland make broadband a legal right. Is access vital?.
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CASH CREATIVE

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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In the face of a global financial crisis, firms find inventive means to cut costs, emphasizing value over expenditure.
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INNOVATE OR LITIGATE

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Patent law threatens to stifle innovation in the fast-paced internet era, with lengthy processes and 'blocking patents'.
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SHARING AND GROWING

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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In the evolving workplace, sharing knowledge fosters innovation and strengthens companies, as new tools like Yammer and Spigit transform collaboration.
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NSC gets a new look

Wed, 17th Feb 2010
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The company has completed a six-month brand refresh, complete with new logo to highlight the company's outlook and direction.
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ICT innovation swells in developing economies

Tue, 16th Feb 2010
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An Asia Pacific fund for ICT innovation has seen a record number of applications for grants for the 2010 year.
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Kaseya simplifies remote access

Thu, 11th Feb 2010
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Kaseya launches IT Toolkit, offering instant remote access and troubleshooting for IT pros on a budget, now with a free 30-day trial.
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Going Virtual

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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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.
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Winning Ugly Together

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Many of the traditional IT barriers, both internally and externally, have been lowered to a point where many will be able to shine.
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Moving into the open

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Businesses and schools are increasingly transitioning to open source software, drawn by lower costs and a lighter digital footprint.
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Blue Coat prepared for IPv6

Fri, 29th Jan 2010
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Blue Coat launches industry's first IPv6 secure Web gateway, enabling seamless migration and cost efficiency for enterprises and government agencies.
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Oracle's Sun takeover could result in redundancies

Mon, 25th Jan 2010
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Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems, approved by EU officials, may lead to significant job cuts as it pursues expansion into hardware.
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Users stray away from IE

Wed, 20th Jan 2010
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Amid security fears, a dramatic shift as users ditch Internet Explorer, despite Sophos warning of the woes in temporary browser switches.
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Forrester forecasts end of tech downturn

Wed, 13th Jan 2010
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Tech sector poised for strong rebound in 2010, with global IT spending set to rise 8.1% to over $1.6 trillion, says Forrester Research.
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Festival powered by Kiwi software entrepreneur

Mon, 11th Jan 2010
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A Te Atiawa software entrepreneur has modernised the Parihaka International Peace Festival's ticketing, making it more affordable and efficient for attendees.
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2010 'the year of the cloud'

Thu, 7th Jan 2010
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More than 70% of SMEs plan to switch to cloud computing within the next five years, according to a study carried out by British ISP Easynet Connect.
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ICT Services show signs of recovery

Tue, 15th Dec 2009
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ICT Services rebound as revenues hit $59.8bn, indicating a potential end to the recession, led by firms like Fujitsu and IBM.
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Toshiba announces new GM

Fri, 11th Dec 2009
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Toshiba has appointed Robert Wilkinson as General Manager of its Information Systems Division in Australia, effective December 8, 2009.
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HP to combat global counterfeiting

Wed, 9th Dec 2009
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HP is taking steps to counter global counterfeiting by joining the Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP) Global Leadership Group.