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Microsoft warns... run unsupported software at your peril
Cybersecurity

Microsoft warns... run unsupported software at your peril

Redmond warns companies of the security risk that consumers and businesses face when using unsupported operating systems and software.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2013
Apple's Cook takes swipe at 'confused' Microsoft
Microsoft

Apple's Cook takes swipe at 'confused' Microsoft

'Our competition is confused. They're turning tablets into PCs and PCs into tablets. Who knows what they're going to do next?'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 26th Oct 2013
Will your business survive the upcoming IT apocalypse...?
Storage

Will your business survive the upcoming IT apocalypse...?

NetApp's John Martin warns of an impending IT apocalypse by 2017, challenging businesses with multiple tech disruptions. Are you prepared?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2013
Gartner's Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2014 - Part 2
Document Management

Gartner's Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2014 - Part 2

Gartner reveals the last 5 game-changing tech trends for 2014, including the rise of personal cloud and smart machines.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 12th Oct 2013
HP accelerates partners' path to growth
HP

HP accelerates partners' path to growth

HP enhances its global PartnerOne programme, making it simpler, more profitable, and more predictable, with new rebates and streamlined certifications.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
New dawn for New Zealand patent landscape
Government

New dawn for New Zealand patent landscape

Wednesday, August 28 marked the biggest shake up in New Zealand's Intellectual Property landscape in more than 50 years...

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2013
Things to know before buying a phone system - Vadacom
Customer Relationship Management

Things to know before buying a phone system - Vadacom

PABX lease expired? Moving premises? Need to upgrade your phone system? Vadacom's CEO outlines the Top 5 features to look for in a modern phone solution.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2013
Top tips to avoid explosive rises in IT asset costs
Virtualisation

Top tips to avoid explosive rises in IT asset costs

CIOs prioritize cost reduction in IT, but ITAM and procurement professionals face 8 disruptive forces that could increase IT asset costs - Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2013
Microsoft's Warwick Grey: Nursing the skills
EduTech

Microsoft's Warwick Grey: Nursing the skills

He may have abandoned a career as a psychiatric nurse, but Microsoft's partner account manager says that early job has stood him in good stead.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2013
Software has potential to help kids with autism
Software

Software has potential to help kids with autism

Assistive learning software to help autistic children recognise emotions from facial expressions recently won a UniServices prize in the Spark Ideas Challenge.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013
Will software robots ring the death knell for offshoring?
Robotics

Will software robots ring the death knell for offshoring?

Despite industry hype, Ovum's study reveals software robots will enhance, not end offshoring, by streamlining services and reducing errors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2013
Wanted: IT bright sparks
Semiconductors

Wanted: IT bright sparks

Students with a talent for IT, electronics or engineering are being sought for the 2013 Bright Sparks competition.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Software stories

Exclusive: Microsoft comes down hard on local channel pirate
Microsoft

Exclusive: Microsoft comes down hard on local channel pirate

Online auction trader OnlineSale Computers has been stung with $15,000 in penalties after admitting to hardloading unlicensed Microsoft software on PCs.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2013
Microsoft warns Kiwis... don't ignore software piracy law
Gaming

Microsoft warns Kiwis... don't ignore software piracy law

Microsoft cautions NZ against pirate software, citing malware risks and a hefty $15k settlement with a violator. Safety guide for buyers included.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2013
Kiwis: Underestimate Windows XP upgrade at your peril
Microsoft

Kiwis: Underestimate Windows XP upgrade at your peril

NZ firms warned about the risks and complexities of upgrading from Windows XP before Microsoft's April 2014 support cut-off.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2013
Behind the mask: Software Heroes tell all at local Summit
Health Technologies

Behind the mask: Software Heroes tell all at local Summit

Software giants converge at Canterbury Software Summit next week, with 20+ top speakers set to inspire 400 tech enthusiasts at sold-out Addington Events Centre.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2013
Are Kiwis paying too much for computers and software?
Apple

Are Kiwis paying too much for computers and software?

Green Party calls for a Commerce Committee inquiry into the over pricing of computer software and hardware in New Zealand compared to other countries.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2013
IT pros welcome passing of Patents Bill
Health Technologies

IT pros welcome passing of Patents Bill

The Institute of IT Professionals welcomes the near unanimous passing of the Patents Bill in Parliament, effectively removing software patents from New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2013