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When good tech goes bad - the challenge of complexity
Opinion

When good tech goes bad - the challenge of complexity

Beautiful system tapestries have created confusing labyrinths that people have to navigate just to get their job done, wasting time and energy.

By Jesse Newton • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Nov 2018
NHS staff breaking data security policies every day with WhatsApp
Cybersecurity

NHS staff breaking data security policies every day with WhatsApp

The 'unsustainable' issue of NHS staff using consumer instant messaging services is actually much bigger than has been previously reported.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
Presence is the new dial tone
Unified Communications

Presence is the new dial tone

Communications has traditionally been about a device with numeric identity; for many people there were multiple devices and numbers to consider.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2012
I want an iPhone
Risk & Compliance

I want an iPhone

Apple's iPhone could revolutionise the workplace, but when should businesses provide employees with the latest consumer devices and applications?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010
New threats need new defences
Malware

New threats need new defences

Symantec warns that anti-virus software alone can't combat new online threats, stressing the need for multi-layered security in the digital age.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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

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Twenty years of texting for avid Kiwis
Unified Communications

Twenty years of texting for avid Kiwis

Despite global declines, New Zealanders remain keen on texting, sending 22 million texts daily on Vodafone's network, celebrating 20 years since the first text.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2012
The perfect storm for teleworking
Unified Communications

The perfect storm for teleworking

Now is the time to do what you've talked about for ages – take a look at your unsustainable travel policies and do the sums.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009