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A happy customer: Conbrio solving problems with top-notch customer service
Customer Relationship Management

A happy customer: Conbrio solving problems with top-notch customer service

Kiwi tech company Conbrio, known for stellar customer service, has streamlined operations for Telnet, a leading NZ contact centre since 1996.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
IDC recognises emerging vendors in container tech market
Virtualisation

IDC recognises emerging vendors in container tech market

Container technology is booming in popularity in the UK, thanks to companies like Docker revolutionising IT operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
Kiwi companies aren't prepared for DDoS attacks
Vector

Kiwi companies aren't prepared for DDoS attacks

Most Kiwi firms are exposed to crippling DDoS attacks, with over 70% targeted last year and half suffering data theft, reports reveal.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 19th May 2016
Aussie IT pros should be focusing on information, not infrastructure
IT professionals

Aussie IT pros should be focusing on information, not infrastructure

Fragmented approach to cloud adoption in Australian businesses may lead to IT blind spots, warns Veritas research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
Cloud disaster recovery confidence up, but challenges remain
Disaster Recovery

Cloud disaster recovery confidence up, but challenges remain

Confidence in cloud-based disaster recovery is growing, but risks, outages and downtime costs are still posing challenges for enterprises.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016
IT professionals: If you do nothing, you may become obsolete
DevOps

IT professionals: If you do nothing, you may become obsolete

As tech evolves, IT roles transform, warns Fronde's James Valentine. Without upskilling in trends like cloud and DevOps, IT professionals risk obsolescence.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
What can IT professionals learn from the history of flight?
Storage

What can IT professionals learn from the history of flight?

The history of flight machines shares parallels with storage architectures, modern application storage needs and datacentres in general.

By Bede Hackney • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
Enterprise IoT devices underestimated and under-secured
Internet of Things

Enterprise IoT devices underestimated and under-secured

Alarm over IoT security gap: IT experts claim devices in homes and business are under-protected, despite consumer confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2015
Fierce competition for IT pros affecting hiring market
Recruitment

Fierce competition for IT pros affecting hiring market

The demand and supply imbalance that has affected the IT hiring market for years will likely continue into 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2015
IT professionals want more support, according to new poll
Unisys

IT professionals want more support, according to new poll

Adequate IT support, resources and dealing with outdated or inefficient systems are the biggest challenges facing IT service management professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2015
ANZ businesses recognising need for protection
Ransomware

ANZ businesses recognising need for protection

Trend Micro has seen an eightfold increase in enquiries in the ANZ region in 2015, after analysts forecast another big year for data breaches.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015

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Are we preventing our IT department from helping us be more efficient?
Unisys

Are we preventing our IT department from helping us be more efficient?

Organisations want to be able to use their IT to drive business decisions. So how do we free up the IT team so they can support the business?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
Introducing the New Zealand Excellence in IT Awards...
EduTech

Introducing the New Zealand Excellence in IT Awards...

New Zealand's IT excellence to be celebrated with the launch of sector-wide awards at ITx 2014, recognising standout individuals and teams.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
TechEd LIVE: Microsoft NZ urges IT industry to mentor next generation
Microsoft

TechEd LIVE: Microsoft NZ urges IT industry to mentor next generation

Microsoft NZ champions mentoring at TechEd, urging tech pros to guide NZ's next-gen talents for a thriving future in IT.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2014
Boost for Kiwi students as Microsoft NZ helps hone digital skills
EduTech

Boost for Kiwi students as Microsoft NZ helps hone digital skills

Microsoft NZ's IT Academy boosts Kiwi students' digital skills, earning them special recognition at Parliament from Education Minister Hekia Parata.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014
IT jobs in NZ... What's in demand?
Information Communication & Technology

IT jobs in NZ... What's in demand?

New IT projects fuel demand for business analysts and enterprise architects in New Zealand, with wages in these roles up 10-15%, says Robert Walters' report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2014
Your Invite: IT Service Management Forum heads to Wellington
Digital Entertainment

Your Invite: IT Service Management Forum heads to Wellington

This year the IT Service Management Forum New Zealand chapter will be celebrating its 10th annual conference in Wellington. The event takes place May 5-7.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2014