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End of an era? NZ paging network to be shut off
Unified Communications

End of an era? NZ paging network to be shut off

As New Zealand embraces digital evolution, Spark plans to switch off its legacy paging network by March 2017, marking an end to an era.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2015
Ricoh: organisations must adapt to suit mobile workforce
Internet of Things

Ricoh: organisations must adapt to suit mobile workforce

The workplace is changing and employers need to adapt to stay connected. @RicohAustralia gives three steps to be ready for the workplace of the future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2015
How to avoid private cloud pitfalls
Private Cloud

How to avoid private cloud pitfalls

Private cloud usage has not lived up to the hype, with only 3% of VMs hosted internally, according to a report by Gartner.

By Alex Henthorne-Iwane • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
Cloud driving server, storage and Ethernet switch sales
DataCentre infrastructure

Cloud driving server, storage and Ethernet switch sales

Infrastructure related to cloud IT is proving a hot seller, with vendor revenue jumping 25.1% year on year in the first quarter of 2015.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
Time nearly up for Microsoft end-of-support
Risk & Compliance

Time nearly up for Microsoft end-of-support

Microsoft NZ urges prompt migration from Windows Server 2003 as end-of-support looms, posing significant cyber risk.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2015
Disconnect between customer and employee experience in enterprise
Human Capital Management

Disconnect between customer and employee experience in enterprise

Providing a consistent customer experience and unified view of interactions is key to business modernisation, according to new research by IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
Enterprise container adoption on the rise
DevOps

Enterprise container adoption on the rise

​Container adoption is likely to surge in the next few years, while concerns around security, certification and adequate skills linger.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
HP South Pacific signs up as ShoreTel reseller partner
Unified Communications

HP South Pacific signs up as ShoreTel reseller partner

ShoreTel announces HP South Pacific has joined its Champion Partner Program to provide unified communications services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Gartner: Bimodal organisations and managing IT
Bimodal it

Gartner: Bimodal organisations and managing IT

Bimodal organisations require agile, fast and innovative sourcing procedures, says Gartner. Traditional and non-sequential modes must work in tandem.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Asia Pacific region leader of the pack as CRM market grows
Customer Relationship Management

Asia Pacific region leader of the pack as CRM market grows

The worldwide customer relationship management (CRM) software market has gained momentum, with the Asia/Pacific region experiencing the fastest growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015
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

Stories from Other Regions

Modernisation stories

Xero: 10 ways to modernise accounting in 2015
Fintech

Xero: 10 ways to modernise accounting in 2015

Xerocon unveils 10 pivotal strategies to revolutionise accounting in 2015, propelling firms to embrace the digital tide and thrive.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2015
Inland Revenue chooses US company for billion dollar update
Taxation

Inland Revenue chooses US company for billion dollar update

The Inland Revenue has partnered with US company Fast Enterprises to update New Zealand's tax and social policy administration system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2015
Eagle taking IT into the jungle
Hyperscale

Eagle taking IT into the jungle

Deep in the Papua New Guinea jungle New Zealand's Eagle Technology has been hard at work on a challenging project.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015
PAYE for NZ businesses proposed in biggest tax shake-up since 1957
Risk & Compliance

PAYE for NZ businesses proposed in biggest tax shake-up since 1957

The government is floating the idea of businesses paying their tax on a pay-as-you-go (PAYE) basis, like individual taxpayers, in the biggest proposed.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015