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Aptimize purchase by Riverbed confirmed
Customers

Aptimize purchase by Riverbed confirmed

US firm Riverbed has acquired local software company Aptimize, known for its website acceleration tools, in a deal valued at tens of millions of dollars.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2011
Call-centre software offers real-time speech analysis
Software

Call-centre software offers real-time speech analysis

Interactive Intelligence's new software, CIC 4.0, provides real-time speech analysis, enabling managers to intervene during live customer interactions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2011
IBM launches Software and Consulting services
Partner Programmes

IBM launches Software and Consulting services

IBM unveils new Software and Consulting services aimed at a US$70 billion Smarter Commerce market, helping firms automate marketing and customer engagement.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2011
Huawei to upgrade Vodafone's Australian network
Unified Communications

Huawei to upgrade Vodafone's Australian network

Huawei is set to upgrade Vodafone's network in Australia, with 300 new staff and 200 contractors to tackle a nationwide RAN project across 8000 sites.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
IBM unveils new cloud specialties
Data Analytics

IBM unveils new cloud specialties

IBM unveils new skills and sales programmes to enhance partners' abilities in cloud and analytics, tapping into a network of nearly 1000 firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2011
Putting the V in value
Network Infrastructure

Putting the V in value

Specialist skills: when to train and when to outsource? Geoff Cossey, Director of security-focused distributor Chillisoft, discusses.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Jan 2011
EMC wins major Defence Force tech deal
Space Technologies

EMC wins major Defence Force tech deal

Multi-million dollar contract won to provide a data backup, recovery and archive solution for the New Zealand Defence Force.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2010
Spear phishing
Malware

Spear phishing

Spear phishing, a new cyber threat, targets specific companies and staff to steal sensitive data. Businesses must upgrade security and train employees.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010
Hosted Contact Centre solutions
Unified Communications

Hosted Contact Centre solutions

Hosted Contact Centre solutions are revolutionising customer service with unmatched flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency, driving a 35% revenue growth.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010
Mission entirely possible
Government

Mission entirely possible

eProcurement, driven by SaaS, levels the playing field, enabling SMEs to compete with larger firms while streamlining processes for buyers and sellers alike.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010
Advanced functionality heightens promise of supply chain collaborative networks
Software-as-a-Service

Advanced functionality heightens promise of supply chain collaborative networks

A pervasive problem in the retail value chain is making sure that the right item is in the right place at the right time.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2010
HP delivers new converged infrastructure tools
Storage

HP delivers new converged infrastructure tools

HP launches its latest converged infrastructure tools, improving networking, security, and cloud services to enhance application delivery for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2010
Software patents: ignore them at your peril
Software

Software patents: ignore them at your peril

Shona Foster from intellectual property lawyer James and Wells explains some of the basics of software patents.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Software stories

Is the laptop dead?
Storage

Is the laptop dead?

There was a time when owning a laptop was uncommon and typically restricted to business people who travelled a lot for work.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Dell chooses Kiwi touchscreen tech
Software

Dell chooses Kiwi touchscreen tech

Kiwi tech firm Unlimited Realities licenses its Fingertapps software to Dell, integrating advanced multi-touch capabilities into millions of PCs worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2010
The power of training
Fintech

The power of training

Online training can maximise your small business's efficiency and ROI. Learn essential computer and accounting skills without leaving the office.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010
Asparona appoints Ex-Oracle sales director
Software

Asparona appoints Ex-Oracle sales director

Asparona has named Callum Ross, ex-Oracle NZ Sales Director, to enhance the accessibility and affordability of Oracle solutions for local businesses.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010
Earthquake-postponed software summit rescheduled
Information Communication & Technology

Earthquake-postponed software summit rescheduled

The earthquake-postponed Software Summit is rescheduled for October 26th at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch, expecting over 200 attendees.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2010