Information Communication & Technology (ICT) stories - Page 22
Chorus leads the way as Wellington re-opens for business
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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Despite a one-in-five chance of a repeat of Sunday's earthquake, Wellington will be open for business today with Chorus staff heading back to work.
HP helps Kiwi resellers grow
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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HP expands ServiceOne programme to help New Zealand partners grow services revenue and enter high-growth market.
IT Outsourcing market set to reach $288bn
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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The global IT outsourcing market is projected to hit USD $288bn in 2013, driven by hybrid IT strategies and cloud adoption, despite economic constraints.
Been a victim of negative online reviews?
Fri, 19th Jul 2013
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digital entertainment
How well do you manage negative customer feedback? Checl out advice to make detrimental reviews work for your business.
Are we a nation of Rent Seekers or innovators?
Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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New Zealand might not be the land of no.8 wire any longer as the country's level of innovation could be under the stranglehold of rent seeking.
Does the NZ ICT sector pay twice the national average?
Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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New Zealand's ICT sector pays workers double the national average as the industry experiences robust growth, says a new government report.
Light at the end of the tunnel for struggling SMEs
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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SMEs in NZ are cautiously optimistic for 2013, buoyed by positive revenue outlooks and Christchurch's rebound leading the economic charge.
NZ start-ups expecting strong growth
Thu, 4th Jul 2013
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Start-ups work longer and for less financial reward than more established SMEs, yet are far more confident about their revenue performance this year.
IT spending to smash US$3.7 trillion
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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While the worldwide IT spending continues to grow, industry experts say the projected spend is lower than first thought.
Greentree founder Don Bowman dies
Mon, 1st Jul 2013
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Greentree International founder Don Bowman, a pioneer in NZ's software industry, has died at 77 after battling cancer.
NZ tech industry set for jobs boost
Fri, 28th Jun 2013
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While most employers across New Zealand anticipate minimal headcount growth this quarter, over half of the IT industry intends to hire more staff.
Feedback on ICT qualifications sought
Fri, 28th Jun 2013
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NZQA and IT Professionals review ICT qualifications, seek public input by July 12 to streamline and enhance learning outcomes.
Workers flocking towards video mobile devices by 2015
Fri, 28th Jun 2013
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By 2015, 60% of IT workers will use mobile devices for video, challenging firms to catch up with support and management demands.
Attack, Attack, Attack Attack the Mac
Fri, 28th Jun 2013
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New Zealand Defence Force wants a $600m cyber army - but is robots and drones the way to go? Will it be Tardis machines next?.
Tech boost for West Coast schools
Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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An almost $500,000 investment in new computer equipment over the last three years has seen West Coast primary schools become more tech savvy.
Aussie IT dream not all it seems
Wed, 26th Jun 2013
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The New Zealand IT industry is set to benefit from severe Australian job cuts and reduced Trans-Tasman migration.
Are too many NZ SMEs missing out on Digital Economy benefits?
Tue, 25th Jun 2013
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Local businesses across New Zealand are unknowingly missing out on the breadth of opportunities offered by the digital economy.
Govt empowers CIO to stop IT scares
Tue, 25th Jun 2013
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Govt boosts CIO's powers and budget to tackle IT blunders and safeguard public data, following high-profile failures like Novopay.
An IT trend too far as SMBs struggle
Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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One of the biggest IT challenges for SMBs across ANZ is trying to keep up with new trends such as cloud and mobility.
Keeping personal data at arm's length
Mon, 17th Jun 2013
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By 2019, 90% of firms will have personal data on systems they don't control, says Gartner, urging a privacy revamp for security.