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New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 49

Deandouglas hires

Westcon CEO: We'll continue to invest in Datastor

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Westcon CEO Dean Douglas reaffirms commitment to invest in Datastor, aiming to make it New Zealand's top distributor and bring trans-Tasman vendor growth.
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Anti-spam update

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Spam complaints in New Zealand are on the decline, thanks to rigorous enforcement of anti-spam laws, with high-profile cases raising public awareness.
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WorldxChange rebrands with new logo

Wed, 24th Feb 2010
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In a bid to capture the business market, WorldxChange unveils a new in-house designed logo, highlighting its Kiwi roots and global vision.
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Data centre demand exceeds supply

Wed, 17th Feb 2010
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According to research from Frost & Sullivan, data centre hosting demand continues to outpace supply in the Asia Pacific region.
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Gagging for Google – carrier runs out

Mon, 15th Feb 2010
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Vodafone NZ exhausts stock of HTC Magic, the country's sole Google Android phone, as Telecom announces plans to launch its own Android device.
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2010: No change expected for ICT salaries

Mon, 8th Feb 2010
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Hudson Recruitment's 2010 Salary Guide for ICT roles has revealed that salaries saw no significant change in 2009 and are expected to remain 'constant' in 2010.
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Dell partners with Simms International in NZ

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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Dell appoints Simms International as its New Zealand distributor for SMB products, enhancing its local presence and aligning with its global expansion strategy.
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Westpac signs on NCR for new ATMs

Wed, 20th Jan 2010
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In a multimillion-dollar deal announced today, NCR will replace more than 80% of Westpac New Zealand's ATM network by June.
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Wellington claims top speeds

Mon, 18th Jan 2010
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Wellington boasts the fastest internet speeds in Oceania, topping Akamai's Q3 2009 report with 3488 Kbps, outpacing major cities like Sydney and Canberra.
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Mainfreight trucking in Asia with Citrix

Thu, 14th Jan 2010
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Mainfreight has overhauled its entire IT environment in China and Hong Kong and deployed a virtualisation solution from Citrix which supports 160 users.
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Lenovo Distribution Manager leaves

Thu, 17th Dec 2009
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After six months working as Lenovo's New Zealand Distribution Manager, Pip Heath will be leaving both Lenovo and the country in the new year.
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IBM to construct state-of-art data centre

Mon, 14th Dec 2009
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IBM to invest USD $80 million in a state-of-the-art data centre in Auckland, a pivotal step towards enhancing New Zealand's digital infrastructure.
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“You can't suck a golf ball through a straw” - Cisco

Mon, 7th Dec 2009
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Cisco country manager Geoff Lawrie has criticized recent reports questioning the need for ultra fast broadband access in New Zealand.
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Plantronics sell Altec Lansing for US$18 million

Mon, 7th Dec 2009
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Plantronics has agreed to sell Altec Lansing to Prophet Equity LP, a Texas-based private equity firm, for US$18 million in cash.
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Shifting a Kiwi institution offshore

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Yellow has shifted its 018 directory assistance service from Palmerston North to Manila, driven by declining call volumes and cost efficiencies.
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A diverse role

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Mainfreight CIO Kevin Drinkwater on the juggling act of a CIO: balancing swift solution delivery, keeping costs down, and navigating the cloud revolution.
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TelstraClear looks to offshore contact centres

Wed, 25th Nov 2009
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TelstraClear is considering offshoring its inbound contact centres to the Philippines, with a loss of up to 170 customers roles in Christchurch and Kapiti.
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ShoreTel signs New Zealand reseller

Fri, 13th Nov 2009
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ShoreTel the IP phone systems and Unified Communications vendor has signed an established New Zealand reseller to on-sell its products.
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NZ misses out on Unisys solution

Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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It's on the market to 30 million Latin American subscribers, but a Unisys voice to text application developed in Wellington is not available here.
Browser security breach

RSA warns of MITB attacks

Tue, 3rd Nov 2009
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In the October Online Fraud Report released by RSA, the company highlighted the increase of man-in-the-browser (MITB) and brand attacks.