Stories by Staff - Page 638

SNIA ANZ opens its doors
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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training
SNIA ANZ launches individual memberships for SMEs at AUD $95, offering access to top-tier resources, training discounts, and an exclusive networking community.

SAM controls IT infrastructure
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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personal computing devices
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it budget
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software asset management
Despite vast investments, many companies poorly track IT assets, risking inaccurate budgets. SAM offers better control, security, and cost savings.

Communicating change: don’t just let your fi ngers do the talking!
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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leadership
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communication
Many IT professionals struggle to effectively communicate change, relying too heavily on electronic media, according to an expert.

OBAMA’S SPEED WOBBLES
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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debunk
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nato
HAVING SEWN UP THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY’S nomination for the US presidency, Senator Barack Obama now hears history calling.

Security and storage habits of NZ SMBs
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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virtualisation
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
Last year Symantec identified 750,000 different types of malicious code – more than the amount of legitimate code that was written.

Email security: the cloud or the network?
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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firewalls
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network security
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email security
With standalone anti-virus software lagging in protection, IT managers face a choice: safeguard email via on-site network solutions or cloud-hosted services?.

BI takes a bite at Apple's iPhone
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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blackberry
Oracle unveils BI software for iPhones, challenging the norm and aiming to revolutionize mobile business intelligence where others stumbled.

Software protection: guarding your intellectual property assets
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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physical security
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software
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copyright
Last month we wrote about investing in new ideas, in companies whose underlying asset is in the form of intellectual property.

To test or not to test?
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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devops
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apm
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software development
Recruiters debate the effectiveness of psychometric tests, questioning their scientific merit and appropriateness in matching candidates to jobs.

Three best practices for a greener data centre
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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cleantech
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sustainability
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green it
Citrix’s Rob Willis outlines three key steps for greener data centres, promising sustainability, cost efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.

Micrososoft recommends retailers prepare for Xbox holiday season
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft advises retailers to get ready for a booming Xbox 360 holiday season, as new pricing and games are set to drive high demand in New Zealand.

Emphasising value above cost: IT & the education vertical
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Resellers in New Zealand are helping K-12 schools understand the true value of IT and make the most of their limited budgets.

Understanding compliance: a current look at the tendering process
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Exploring how sustainability and compliance reshape tendering, making it a fair yet challenging arena for businesses eyeing government contracts.

Five steps to re-branding
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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martech
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risk & compliance
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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.

Echochrome – PSN
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
In reviewing Echochrome for the PSN last month, I hailed the game as a good concept, presented superbly and deserving of attention of gamers everywhere.

– Track design feature restricted to NDS
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
When I first heard about Battlefield: Bad Company, I was already a seasoned veteran of Call of Duty 4 on the Xbox 360.

Game Masterpiece – Phantasy Star 2
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
A year away from celebrating its 20th anniversary, Phantasy Star 2 is one of the first and best examples of a brilliant role-playing game.

Game Masterpiece – Final Fantasy VII
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
If there’s one game that stands out above all others when considering the history and popularity of the role-playing genre, that game is Final Fantasy VII.

Cutting costs, not security
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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firewalls
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network security
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dlp
Endpoint protection platforms are the biggest software expense for organisations' security budgets, but Gartner has revealed how to reduce costs.

Speed Racer – Wii
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Speed Racer on Wii spins out despite vibrant tracks and star voices, let down by poor multiplayer and a weak storyline. Will its legacy outpace critics?.