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CommVault looks to NZ for future trends

Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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CommVault's Paul McClure sees New Zealand as a trendsetter in IT, despite virtualisation lag; the country's innovation and nimble businesses are key indicators.
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Telco group issues fraud warning for businesses

Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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Businesses are urged to secure their PABX phone systems as a surge in hacking has left some companies with phone bills hundreds of thousands high, warns TCF.
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Telecom sets dates for shareholder vote, demerger

Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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Telecom will hold a shareholder vote on October 26 to confirm its demerger from Chorus, with the separation expected to complete by November 30 if approved.
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Kiwi CMS makes 'game changer' list

Mon, 12th Sep 2011
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Contegro, a Kiwi CMS, hailed as a 'game changer' by tech blogger Bryan Ruby, breaking into the top 30 in a crowded market.
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Calling all tech entrepreneurs

Mon, 12th Sep 2011
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New Zealand tech entrepreneurs only have until September 15 to register for a Silicon Valley conference aimed at opening doors to the US market.
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Shedding light on physical and virtual networks

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Virtualisation offers benefits, but new complexity as Pang Yuen, Gigamon vice president, Asia Pacific Region details.
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Managed print services' added benefit

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Managed print services offers resellers more than just an annuity stream, as Fuji Xerox Printers explains to The Channel.
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Choosing an outsourcing partner

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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New Zealand's SMEs are increasingly outsourcing IT support for better efficiency and savings. What should they consider when choosing a partner?.
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TouchPad dead but not buried

Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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HP announces final production run to meet unfulfilled demand, head of PC division promises tablets are still on the agenda.
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CA Technologies names new ANZ vice president

Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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CA Technologies has appointed Bill McMurray, a 25-year industry veteran, as vice president for Australia and New Zealand operations.
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SonicWALL goes SuperMassive in NZ

Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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SonicWALL will unveil its SuperMassive E10000 Series firewall at a Wellington event, with insights from experts on security challenges in the digital age.
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The business lunch question

Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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A Kiwi entrepreneur is bringing LetsLunch, a US networking site for business lunches, to New Zealand, creating unique opportunities for corporate professionals.
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The drinks are on Zendesk

Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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Zendesk's customer engagement strategy includes buying clients drinks, a tactic that aligns with their recent milestone of surpassing 10,000 clients.
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Telecom writes off $257m in asset impairments

Sat, 20th Aug 2011
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Telecom has written off USD $257 million in asset impairments due to Ultra Fast Broadband upgrades, yet still saw a 1.6% rise in net earnings.
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HP to discontinue webOS devices

Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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Just a week after slashing prices, HP has announced it will cease production of its TouchPad tablets and other webOS devices, signalling a strategic shift.
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Xero scores $4m from govt R & D grant

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Xero secures USD $4m from the NZ government in the latest R&D grant round, part of a USD $321m initiative aimed at boosting tech innovation.
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Huawei on target

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Huawei's 2011 H1 results show robust growth with revenue up 11% to CNY98.3 billion (NZ$18.5 billion) and operating profit at CNY12.4 billion (NZ$2.3 billion).
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Copyright law 'will not and cannot work'

Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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ISP CEO criticises new copyright law, urging for an overhaul in content delivery to meet consumer needs, effective from Sept 1.
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The customer service balancing act

Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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In NZ, 1 in 5 face poor telco service, highlighting the challenge businesses face in offering effective customer support while managing costs.
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Visas for geeks

Mon, 8th Aug 2011
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For those international geeks wanting to migrate to New Zealand, we have a number of tips from the team at Laurent Law.