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Telcoinabox launches mobile-in-a-box
Unified Communications

Telcoinabox launches mobile-in-a-box

Telcoinabox unveils 'mobile-in-a-box', revolutionising NZ's reseller market with a cost-efficient, wholesale mobile solution amid high demand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2010
IRD email is a scam
Email

IRD email is a scam

The IRD has warned that an email currently being circulated, which promises a $609.30 refund to the recipient, is a hoax.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 31st Aug 2010
Xbox LIVE Gold subscription price set to increase?
Gaming

Xbox LIVE Gold subscription price set to increase?

Updated: The price of Xbox LIVE Gold subscriptions will increase by up to US$10 before the end of the year in some territories. Is this on the cards f.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Aug 2010
TIME TO MIGRATE?
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

TIME TO MIGRATE?

Cloud computing is either one of two things: an overhyped term destined for obscurity, or the greatest promise for the future of IT.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Virtualisation in the cloud
Inland Revenue Department

Virtualisation in the cloud

Virtualisation fuels the cloud's growth, with Gartner predicting a $US6.2bn market by 2013, enhancing efficiency and agility for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Head in the clouds
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Head in the clouds

There has been a big buzz around cloud computing, particularly in the past year. Has it lived up to the hype?.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Weeding out the monkeys
Inland Revenue Department

Weeding out the monkeys

IT has become an established career path, and increasingly people are simply following it rather than being excited by it.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
More than magic
DevOps

More than magic

Ensuring projects align with business strategy is crucial. From PMOs to EPOs, learn how different project offices can maximise success and efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
The Right Choice
Inland Revenue Department

The Right Choice

Outsourcing your IT systems can save costs and streamline resources, but choosing the right partner is crucial. Here's how to make the best selection.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
Level best
Management

Level best

Best practice in IT legal management involves rigorous compliance, robust data policies, and sound contracting processes to prevent costly legal issues.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
Best secured
Wireless Networks

Best secured

Businesses adapt to secure data amidst mobile, cloud, and Web 2.0 tech evolution, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
Can you manage?
Inland Revenue Department

Can you manage?

IT service management is vital for businesses, requiring CIOs to focus on people, processes, and technology for long-term success.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010

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7000 downloads for Kiwi Realestate app
Apple

7000 downloads for Kiwi Realestate app

Revolutionary Kiwi Realestate app, supported by Westpac, hits 7000 downloads, transforming how Kiwis find homes with GPS tech.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2010
Endace receives second major cash injection
Inland Revenue Department

Endace receives second major cash injection

A technology development grant worth up to $6.7 million (over the next 36 months) will be put towards improving the firm's systems.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2010
VIDEO: How have Kiwi businesses coped with the GST change?
Fintech

VIDEO: How have Kiwi businesses coped with the GST change?

Businesses should be working smarter not harder, to manage their financial processes, says MYOB GM Julian Smith.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2010
Getting ready for the tax changes
Fintech

Getting ready for the tax changes

New Zealand tax system set for major overhaul from October 1st, with changes to GST, PAYE, and company tax. Businesses urged to prepare.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
The ins and outs of cloud
Supply Chain

The ins and outs of cloud

Companies looking to implement cloud computing infrastructure could learn a lesson or two from processes underlying logistics management.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
ICT's economic impact
Information Communication & Technology

ICT's economic impact

Software is one of the fastest growing segments in ICT, so how does New Zealand's software economy measure up?.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010