Stories by Donovan - Page 9
Unlimited ultrafast broadband = unlimited potential
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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uc
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schools
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ufb
The delivery of unmetered ultrafast broadband connectivity to New Zealand’s schools is a step into the future of education.
Cloud computing revives struggling mainframe
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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cloud services
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pc hardware
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hardware
Mainframes, once believed to be facing extinction by 2000, are experiencing a revival in 2012 thanks to cloud computing, ensuring their ongoing relevance.
Outsource everything….at your peril
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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iaas
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software development
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outsourcing
Outsourcing may seem a silver bullet for efficiency, but it's a fine line between liberation and loss of critical control.
Unified comms has to be simple, stupid
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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uc
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byod
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contact centre
For enterprise success, unified comms must be as simple as using a smartphone, blending convenience with technology.
‘Social networking’ that improves performance
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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apple
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apple iphone
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results.com
When Ben Ridler whips out his iPhone for a bit of social networking, it doesn’t necessarily mean he’s goofing off.
Opinion: Apple's apogee
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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apple
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apple iphone
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blackberry
Apple's pinnacle reached as iPhone 5 launches, signifying end of true innovation and start of legal battles outshining product quality.
Shock, horror: Mobility and social networking the new target for cyber miscreants
Wed, 12th Sep 2012
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email security
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ios
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apple
Cyber miscreants are now targeting mobile phones and social networks, as Norton reports a twofold increase in threats compared to a year ago.
‘More than 50%’ ready for cloud archiving – CommVault
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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dr
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microsoft
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cloud services
Over half of CommVault's clients are eyeing cloud archiving, enticed by on-demand capacity and reduced admin costs, says the company.
Opinion: Kim Dotcom is not your friend
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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mega
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megaupload
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x
Kim Dotcom's charm offensive on Twitter may veil his true intentions — always consider his past actions and real agenda before support.
MYOB spots the cloud gap, takes flagship platform online
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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semiconductors
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fintech
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financial systems
MYOB taps into NZ's underused cloud market, transforming its platform to bridge the tech gap for non-techie businesses.
Forget the tin, networking is becoming a software game
Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Networking's hardware era wanes as software takes the lead, powered by Open Networking Foundation's innovative, user-centric approach.
From Auckland to the world: Mako Networks’ global ambition
Thu, 30th Aug 2012
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martech
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commerce systems
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risk & compliance
A billion-dollar global opportunity is driving Mako Networks’ rapid expansion, as PCI DSS compliance becomes crucial for millions of merchants worldwide.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Don’t be a ponce
Thu, 30th Aug 2012
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martech
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apple
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adobe
In the same way that buying a surfboard won’t make you a surfer, buying a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will not make you a creative genius.
Samsung wins South Korean court battle against Apple
Tue, 28th Aug 2012
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apple
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samsung
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technology gifts
Proving that jurisdiction does matter, South Korea’s Samsung scored a major victory over arch-rival and key customer Apple.
Big data in little New Zealand
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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emc
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oracle
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analyst report
Big data is emerging as big business, spawning something of an acquisition frenzy among information management companies.
OSX.crisis has security vendors rubbing hands in glee
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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apple
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symantec
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macos
The new OSX.Crisis malware marks the end of Mac's security supremacy, targeting multiple platforms, including virtual machines.
Internet security: You’re still the weakest link
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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malware
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cybersecurity
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software
Bad news for careless internet users: all the software in the world probably can’t protect you if you don’t use your head.
Tablet computing and the imminent threat to the desktop operating system
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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open source
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microsoft
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linux
With the burgeoning craze around tablet computing, it is little wonder that Microsoft is getting in on the action, albeit awfully late in the game.
Planned obsolescence and Apple’s soldered-in RAM
Tue, 21st Aug 2012
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martech
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lenovo
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adobe
Apple's soldered-in RAM strategy fuels planned obsolescence, pushing consumers to newer models as upgradability fades, critics argue.
The real benefit of unified communications: Integrating business processes
Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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uc
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contact centre
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teleport
Forget the fuzzy benefits of combining your communication modes into a single point; that’s more of a convenience play.