New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 109
Alcatel-Lucent bringing broadband to Tonga
Fri, 11th May 2012
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Tonga teams up with Alcatel-Lucent to forge broadband links via undersea cable, enhancing connectivity for its 100,000 residents.
Focus on microverticals from 'the new Infor'
Wed, 9th May 2012
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edge computing
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erp
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Infor shifts its focus to specialised microverticals, stepping away from generalist ERP solutions to cater to niche industries, says New Zealand manager.
The kiwi start up helping other SMBs compete on Trade Me
Sat, 5th May 2012
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martech
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commerce systems
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List items, take orders, fulfil sales, handle payments, and even track invoices - it's a one-stop retailer shop.
Is your business obeying the Facebook rules?
Thu, 3rd May 2012
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New Zealand businesses Velvet Burger and Hell Pizza lost thousands of fans when Facebook deleted their pages for breaking its rules. Could you be next?.
Kiwi appointed to lead SAP in North America
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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Step back for Geraldine McBride as she re-joins SAP, now leading the North America division after a stint with Dell.
Gen-i to build $10.5m Christchurch data centre
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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Gen-i announces a £10.5m investment to construct an earthquake-resistant, eco-friendly data centre in Christchurch, boosting its NZ network.
Layer 7 kicks off APAC expansion
Tue, 1st May 2012
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Layer 7 embarks on APAC expansion, appointing ex-Oracle exec Colman McCaffery to lead sales in Australia and New Zealand, boosting local presence.
Happy times for Gigamon
Tue, 1st May 2012
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virtualisation
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breach prevention
As virtualisation, mobility, and cloud trends stress IT infrastructure, Gigamon celebrates rising demand for its network monitoring solutions.
QlikTech discovers business
Tue, 1st May 2012
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data analytics
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One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to business intelligence, according to business discovery – aka ‘user driven business intelligence’ – company QlikTech.
Services Ontrack for Kroll
Tue, 1st May 2012
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smartphones
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data protection
<strong>Best known locally for its data recovery software, Kroll Ontrack is looking to spread its wings and offer services via a New Zealand partner.
Spam shrinks as scammers go social
Tue, 1st May 2012
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Spam declines by 32%, but cyberattacks surge as scammers exploit social networks and mobile phones, says Symantec's 2011 report.
Simon Moutter appointed CEO of Telecom
Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
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Telecom has appointed Simon Moutter as CEO and managing director, effective September 1. He will receive a base salary of NZD $1.35 million.
ICONZ aims to break cloud barriers
Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
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ICONZ redefines cloud computing for NZ businesses, offering tailored options and readiness assessments to ease the transition.
Hire me, learn from me, buy from me or get out of my way
Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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Inspired by the passion of American entrepreneurs at Infusioncon 2012, Sean McDonald urges New Zealanders to embrace boldness and celebrate success.
Sourcefire on the prowl
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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it training
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firewalls
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network security
Sourcefire is seeking a New Zealand distributor to capitalise on heightened security awareness, as it reports a 40% revenue surge to USD $53.2 million in Q4.
Would you donate your desktop to charity?
Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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donate your desktop
Kiwi group asks computer users to give up their desktops for advertisers, with proceeds going to organisations like Oxfam and the World Wildlife Fund.
PM ignored Huawei concerns: Labour
Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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Labour criticises PM Key for dismissing 2010 security warnings about Huawei's involvement in New Zealand's Ultra Fast Broadband initiative.
PC monitor shipments up in NZ
Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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PC monitor shipments in New Zealand rose 7% sequentially in Q4 2011, driven by government and educational deals, while Australia saw a 12% decline.
Auckland Art Gallery, Te Papa join Google Art Project
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Google Art Project adds 85 artworks from Auckland Art Gallery and 166 from Te Papa. The expansion now features 30,000 pieces from 151 museums globally.
Blame the rugby flags
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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Rugby flags caused two of Auckland's 2011 World Cup power outages, reveals Eaton, amid disruptions by possums and seagulls across New Zealand.