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Kiwi software no longer patentable
Apple

Kiwi software no longer patentable

NZ's new bill ends software patents, sparking debate. A landmark move by the government splits opinions across the tech industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2013
Google names NZ's most web savvy towns
Google

Google names NZ's most web savvy towns

Seach giant names locations where SMEs are outpacing those from other areas in embracing the web to grow their business.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2013
Is project failure all about business perceptions?
Information Communication & Technology

Is project failure all about business perceptions?

Gap between IT managers' and non-IT managers' perceptions of project success rates widens - showing no respect to timeliness and budgets.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2013
Are hard-working Kiwis going unrewarded?
Information Communication & Technology

Are hard-working Kiwis going unrewarded?

As Kiwis face more work with less reward, a Hudson report urges employers to balance recognising effort and managing budgets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2013
Finalists announced for NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Unified Communications

Finalists announced for NZ Hi-Tech Awards

Record number of new entrants from companies across New Zealand have lifted the bar for this year's Hi-Tech Awards.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2013
Smart tech = greater confidence?
Cloud Services

Smart tech = greater confidence?

Kiwi businesses feel more positive about their future if they embrace new technology, suggesting a shift in attitude among New Zealanders.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
$23 billion says NZ high-tech is smart business
Information Communication & Technology

$23 billion says NZ high-tech is smart business

High-tech goods and services from New Zealand's ICT sector have increased by $3 billion in just over two years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2013

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Information Communication & Technology (ICT) stories

Cyber threats biggest concern for IT businesses
Information Communication & Technology

Cyber threats biggest concern for IT businesses

Survey reveals over 85% of decision-makers view cyber threats as their top business risk, amid rapidly evolving digital dangers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2013
Can IT investment double corporate competitiveness?
Apple

Can IT investment double corporate competitiveness?

Research reveals how mobile computing, cloud services and online collaboration tools are improving productivity, but not for everyone.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 9th May 2013
Does your business develop your job skills?
Migration

Does your business develop your job skills?

As skills shortages become more prevalent, particularly in IT, fewer than half of New Zealand employees are happy with the training they get at work.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2013
IT pros advised 'lock the front door'
Distributed Denial of Service

IT pros advised 'lock the front door'

IT security can overwhelm even the most seasoned security expert when headline-grabbing threats like 'Spamhaus DDoS' are brought to the forefront by media.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013
Should CIOs explore design-thinking techniques?
Information Communication & Technology

Should CIOs explore design-thinking techniques?

Human-centered design thinking and approaches gaining mainstream credence among private sector decision-makers focused on innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2013
Security breach? $100 says sure thing
Information Communication & Technology

Security breach? $100 says sure thing

Would you stake $100 of your own hard-earned cash on your company not suffering a data breach within the next six months?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2013
Aussies prefer in-house ICT
Risk & Compliance

Aussies prefer in-house ICT

Aussie CIOs keep ICT in-house, defying trends towards outsourcing, reveals Ovum. 74% of ICT activities are managed internally, despite cloud's rise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
Restructuring Certus expands business divisions
Data Analytics

Restructuring Certus expands business divisions

Certus Solutions restructures, splitting its growing Business Analytics and Information Management lines, and appoints new GMs to lead each division.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2013
Rates to benefits shift for ICT contractors
DevOps

Rates to benefits shift for ICT contractors

The latest SkillsMatch report reveals a shift in focus from rates to benefits for ICT contractors, with shorter contracts now prevailing in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
Tech worker boost across the ditch
Information Communication & Technology

Tech worker boost across the ditch

Australian IT industry set to rebound in 2013, with 27% of surveyed organisations planning to increase staff numbers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2013
Christchurch rebuild spurs ICT recruitment drive
Information Communication & Technology

Christchurch rebuild spurs ICT recruitment drive

Confidence continues to grow in the Christchurch ICT Industry, with new projects bolstering recruitment activity for 2013.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2013