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Rethinking technology refreshes as Windows Server 2003's EoS looms
DataCentre infrastructure

Rethinking technology refreshes as Windows Server 2003's EoS looms

As Windows Server 2003's end-of-support looms, IT managers face a critical crossroad: overhaul servers now or face the risks ahead.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 4th May 2015
A 'why not cloud?' approach essential for government CIOs
Modernisation

A 'why not cloud?' approach essential for government CIOs

Gartner says government CIOs must flip from 'Legacy First' to 'Digital First' by inserting a 'Why not cloud?' step into all planning.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Aspect Software launches cloud-based CXP platform, looks for ANZ resellers
Unified Communications

Aspect Software launches cloud-based CXP platform, looks for ANZ resellers

Aspect Software partners with Premier Technologies to launch Aspect Customer Experience Platform (CXP) with Omni-Channel capabilities in the Cloud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
New channel manager as Brocade seeks to help partner's cloud evolution
Brocade

New channel manager as Brocade seeks to help partner's cloud evolution

Brocade is hoping to assist channel partners in their transition to a cloud-optimised networking environment, with the appointment of Paul Barge.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
New Zealand companies need more scale, says Infosys co-founder
Small Business

New Zealand companies need more scale, says Infosys co-founder

Nilekani says what struck him about Kiwi companies was they weren't used to dealing with scale because of the country's small population.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
PM Key says Indian FTA would reduce reliance on China
EduTech

PM Key says Indian FTA would reduce reliance on China

Prime Minister John Key says a free trade agreement with India would help New Zealand reduce its dependence on the Chinese market, which is the countr.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
Demystifying the Internet of Things for IT business decision makers
Internet of Things

Demystifying the Internet of Things for IT business decision makers

Australian tech company Readify, with Microsoft, are hosting road shows to demystify the Internet of Things for business leaders.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015
Office 2016 for Mac measures up to Windows equivalent
Microsoft

Office 2016 for Mac measures up to Windows equivalent

Office 2016 for Mac levels up, promising seamless cross-platform functionality and a refreshed, Mac-centric design.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Big investment in tech and infrastructure in store for 2015
EduTech

Big investment in tech and infrastructure in store for 2015

The Government will invest $650 million in maintaining, modernising and replacing buildings and infrastructure, with $44m to be spent on technology in schools.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
NZ Education Ministry faces smaller bill than feared for leaky schools, as Carter suit looms
EduTech

NZ Education Ministry faces smaller bill than feared for leaky schools, as Carter suit looms

New Zealand's Ministry of Education has cut its estimate for the total cost of fixing leaky schools by as much as $400 million, with a damages suit.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2015
Unisys chosen to modernise NZ crash analysis system
Government

Unisys chosen to modernise NZ crash analysis system

The New Zealand Transport Agency has chosen Unisys as the prime system integrator to modernise the national crash analysis system (CAS).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2014
Unisys to modernise New Zealand's MBIE system
Unified Communications

Unisys to modernise New Zealand's MBIE system

Unisys set to digitalise NZ's MBIE tenancy bond system, promising easier transactions for landlords and tenants alike.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014
Top security tips for virtualisation
Virtualisation

Top security tips for virtualisation

Hamish Soper of Check Point shares top tips for securing virtual environments in NZ, spotlighting the urgent need for robust security in consolidation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Modernisation stories

LIANZA responds to National Library's cut to Services to Schools
EduTech

LIANZA responds to National Library's cut to Services to Schools

The changes are far-reaching and have implications beyond the National Library and schools, into the wider education and local government sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015
Magic Memories, theme-park snappers, lure Silicon Valley funds with 'R&D by M&A' strategy
Fintech

Magic Memories, theme-park snappers, lure Silicon Valley funds with 'R&D by M&A' strategy

Magic Memories, which built a $50 million global business taking photographs at tourist attractions and theme parks, has sped its growth by buying.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015
IRD's Netguide Award shows government committed to make tax simple
Government

IRD's Netguide Award shows government committed to make tax simple

New Zealand's tax system is up there with the best, but it will need to evolve and adapt to meet the needs of the 21st century and an increasingly glo.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2014
Key concedes new budget forecasts could be a 'small' deficit
Modernisation

Key concedes new budget forecasts could be a 'small' deficit

Prime Minister John Key has intimated for the first time that the Treasury's half-year fiscal and economic update on Dec.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
Inland Revenue creates ICT group in a bid to transform tax system
Information Communication & Technology

Inland Revenue creates ICT group in a bid to transform tax system

The Inland Revenue has announced a new group to represent the ICT sector and it's said this will help to transform New Zealand's tax system.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2014