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Dawn of War II
Gaming

Dawn of War II

Dawn of War II revolutionises its predecessor with thrilling squad-level combat and strategic map control, promising a fresh, engaging experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009
Will fibre channel kill the ethernet star?
Storage

Will fibre channel kill the ethernet star?

As dynamic storage needs grow, fibre channel and enhanced ethernet compete for the spotlight in data centres. Will fibre channel kill the ethernet star?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009
Demystifying database software
Application Performance Monitoring

Demystifying database software

Databases are crucial for businesses to manage information and improve productivity says FileMaker's General Manager, Steve McManus.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009
Thirty-four years young – and still going strong!
Data Analytics

Thirty-four years young – and still going strong!

SAS IT, a New Zealand tech company, focuses on delivering complex back-end systems for larger organizations. CEO Phil Martin shares insights.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009
Supply chains go green
Supply Chain

Supply chains go green

Companies must consider carbon emissions as a factor in their supply chain equation to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009
Green to keep you in the black
Supply Chain

Green to keep you in the black

Concerns about the environment and rising energy costs are leading organisations to implement green policies, boosting the green IT services market.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009
Pricing global warming: why there's no escape
Supply Chain

Pricing global warming: why there's no escape

The IT sector in New Zealand is poorly prepared for the challenges posed by climate change, raising questions about its ability to keep businesses competitive.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009
Review: EEE Box
Gaming

Review: EEE Box

ASUS's Eee Box takes the basic Eee concept - inexpensive PC components in a tiny case - and presents it in desktop form.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009
Game review: Legendary
Gaming

Game review: Legendary

Legendary reminds me of cheesy old horror shows like Hammer House of Horror, just minus the entertaining tongue-in-cheek humour.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009
Top techs for economic downturn
Clean technologies

Top techs for economic downturn

Firms adapt IT budgets amidst recession, betting on tech like Unified Communications to propel efficiency without hefty initial costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009
Adapt or die
Endace

Adapt or die

The current plight of the US car industry is a cautionary tale for any industry that isn't alert to changes in the way its consumers perceive its products.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009
Creating a sustainable business
Power / Energy

Creating a sustainable business

New Zealand businesses are looking to leverage technology to drive sustainable practices and reduce carbon emissions.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009
Creating a flexible work environment
Unified Communications

Creating a flexible work environment

Unified communications technology is providing a new, flexible working environment and helping achieve work-life balance.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Jan 2009
Little Big Planet Review
Gaming

Little Big Planet Review

Little Big Planet offers a blend of creativity and platforming charm, inviting players into a world where they can craft and explore in equal measure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2008
Review: ITunes Movies
Gaming

Review: ITunes Movies

Apple has launched yet another wing to the iTunes store, offering up movies to rent or buy, in either standard or high definition formats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2008
Top ten reasons for your customers to use Windows Essential Business Server 2008
DataCentre infrastructure

Top ten reasons for your customers to use Windows Essential Business Server 2008

Designed for mid-size business EBS 2008 brings together the series of Microsoft technologies that mid-sized businesses need most.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2008
Data centres – Part three: power and protection
Disaster Recovery

Data centres – Part three: power and protection

As natural disasters loom, 40% of businesses hit could collapse within 5 years, spotlighting the critical need for robust data centre disaster recovery plans.

By Staff Writer • 19 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2008
Hot Xmas predictions: forecasting the nation's wish-list
Gaming

Hot Xmas predictions: forecasting the nation's wish-list

Christmas product trends and sales techniques in New Zealand. The 3G iPhone and iPods are predicted to be big sellers this year.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2008

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