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The price of recovery
Sat, 1st Aug 2009
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dr
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software development
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cloud services
Businesses in New Zealand are increasingly considering disaster recovery (DR) policies and procedures due to IT infrastructure centralisation and rising costs.
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Averting disaster: cutbacks shrink the safety net
Sat, 1st Aug 2009
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storage
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virtualisation
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dr
As NZ businesses face increasing data demands, Symantec's survey reveals a concerning lack of resources, with over 50% struggling with storage and recovery.
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The lowdown on best practice and benchmarking
Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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uc
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physical security
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risk & compliance
OBS delves into best practice and benchmarking in the IT industry, highlighting the importance of customer demand, self-regulation, and continuous improvement.
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Feeling insecure?
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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banking
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retailers
Unearthed eBay sales of secondhand disk drives expose chilling security lapses, leaking missile secrets and NHS records.
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More ways to ‘Google it’
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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reviews
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timeline
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technology gifts
Google introduces new tools, including Search options for refined query results and Google Earth 5.0 with Historical Imagery, enhancing user experience.
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Pricing global warming: why there's no escape
Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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parliament
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banking
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industrial
The IT sector in New Zealand is poorly prepared for the challenges posed by climate change, raising questions about its ability to keep businesses competitive.
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The perfect storm for teleworking
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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it training
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video conferencing
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productivity
Now is the time to do what you’ve talked about for ages – take a look at your unsustainable travel policies and do the sums.
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A battle won in the spam war
Thu, 1st Jan 2009
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uc
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email security
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cloud services
Allied action against McColo Corp reduces spam, but experts warn it won't last long #spamkingpin #internetsecurity.
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Connecting New Zealand with the rest of the world
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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smartphones
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uc
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digital entertainment
Multimedia messaging services (MMS) has not had an easy start in New Zealand, nor indeed the rest of the world.
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Oops, I forgot to secure my phone system
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
A hacker breached the US Homeland Security Department's phone system in 2008, making USD $12,000 in calls. Is your PBX system secure? Most aren't.
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Keeping web eyes on the prize
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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martech
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seo
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ux
Website design that doesn't adhere to usability standards can lead to customer dissatisfaction and loss of business.
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Malware fight is failing report
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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malware
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uc
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cybersecurity
International cooperation is needed to combat malware, as a report from the OECD reveals that the current response doesn't work.
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Data loss prevention
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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dlp
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partners
Up to 20% of UK, US, and Australian organisations suffered data loss last year, highlighting urgent need for effective data loss prevention measures.
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Five steps to re-branding
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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risk & compliance
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advertising
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branding
Amid a sea of indistinguishable logos and slogans, how can NZ's small IT businesses stand out? Experts share five critical branding tips.
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Interruptions and email
Thu, 1st May 2008
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email
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productivity
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communication
Email has been called the “killer app”, but is it killing productivity? Distractions and interruptions cost time to regain focus.
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Brocade puts cash in hand
Mon, 1st Oct 2007
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brocade
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hult
Brocade launches a lucrative rewards program in NZ, offering resellers up to $1,000 per product with a special VISA debit card.
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Apple Introduces New iPod classic
Wed, 5th Sep 2007
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple unveils the iPod classic with up to 160GB storage, featuring a sleek all-metal design and enhanced interface for music and video lovers.
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Administering the right medicine
Thu, 1st Feb 2007
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risk & compliance
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healthtech
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jade software
Christchurch-based Fraame Solutions specialises in supporting the technology needs of healthcare providers in New Zealand and Australia.
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Having your cake and eating it
Fri, 1st Dec 2006
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microsoft
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playstation
What’s it like having a dream job?<br />Well David McLean, Microsoft’s regional director ANZ entertainment and electronics division, reckons it’s pretty sweet.
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Fighting for the right staff
Sun, 1st Oct 2006
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recruitment
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skills gap
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communication
Everywhere you look at the moment there are dire warnings about the massive skills shortage the industry is facing.