Stories by Staff - Page 42
Canvas Network builds Minecraft knowledge with MOOCs
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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edutech
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moocs
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minecraft
Teachers can improve their Minecraft skills with two MOOCs from Instructure’s Canvas Network, allowing them to bring gamification into the classroom.
Just days to go until more choice in .nz domain names
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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uc
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martech
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software development
Starting September 30, New Zealand's .nz domain name structure offers more choice, allowing shorter, simpler URLs for an effective online presence.
Pay it isn’t so… Apple inks iPhone 6 credit cards deal
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
Apple is joining forces with American Express, Visa and MasterCard to offer a new smartphone payments system for the soon to be released iPhone 6.
Govt unveils TV white space rules to boost broadband services
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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uc
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digital entertainment
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government
New Zealand releases draft white space licensing rules to explore new wireless services, says Minister Amy Adams.
Internet MANA... Time to shine light on 'shadowy' spies?
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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data privacy
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gcsb
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internet party
Internet MANA promises to set up inquiry into New Zealand's intelligence agencies, focusing on oversight and surveillance.
Fortinet NZ: Secure wireless internet offers big opportunities
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Fortinet NZ unveils that safeguarding Wi-Fi could be lucrative for resellers, urging them to seize the growing demand for secure networks.
Tablet appetite remains despite market slowdown...
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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mobility
Despite a market slowdown, IDC reveals a global hunger for tablets with a projected 6.5% growth, driven by strong demand in emerging markets.
Smartphone outlook remains strong as Apple prepares to enter the market...
Sat, 30th Aug 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
More than 1.25 billion smartphones will be shipped worldwide in 2014, representing a 23.8% increase from the 1.01 billion units shipped in 2013.
Gender debate continues as NZ ICT bonus pay blows up in female faces
Sat, 30th Aug 2014
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it training
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healthtech
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ict
NZ ICT sector faces backlash as male bonuses outstrip female counterparts by 50%, widening the gender pay gap.
2degrees - a timeline of Maori ownership
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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uc
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telco
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vodafone
From preferential spectrum rights to dwindling ownership, explore the timeline of Maori stakeholders in 2degrees amid sale talks.
2degrees - the Emperor is wearing no clothes...
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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uc
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telco
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vodafone
Amid its 5th anniversary, 2degrees remains, defying the fate of its late-entry peers, yet its struggle for survival continues in New Zealand's telecom market.
HP / Canon / Epson drive strong large format printer growth...
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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hp
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printing
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ricoh
HP, Canon, and Epson buoy the large format printer market growth, recording a 5.3% increase in unit shipments in 2Q14.
Major banks hit by cyber attacks... 'alarming but not surprising'
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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analyst report
Today’s headlines report that big banks have been hit by cyberattacks, according to the FBI. While this news is alarming, it certainly is not surprising.
How to secure continuous ROI from an application delivery controller...
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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ddos
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a10 networks
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retailers
Until recently, ‘application delivery controllers’ (ADCs) were considered just another piece of the IT infrastructure jigsaw puzzle.
Why the term “thought leader” sounds self righteous and pompous...
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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social media
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analyst report
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communication
The rise of self-professed thought leaders on social media raises questions about ego vs. audience, writes Jake Sorofman of Gartner.
Can Key rule out that GCSB is sharing NZ’s data?
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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green party
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gcsb
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spying
New evidence suggests that New Zealand's GCSB is sharing metadata with the NSA, contradicting government claims. #surveillance #privacy.
Boost for rural high-speed broadband as Spark's 4G rollout begins...
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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uc
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telco
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4g technology
Spark New Zealand has launched its 4G services on the recently acquired 700MHz spectrum in the Waikato region.
Ears on… with the beating heart of music headphones
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Beats Solo2 headphones redesigned & reimagined, offering improved sound & comfort; available in 6 colours for NZ$349.00.
What's the future of IT vendor management...?
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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risk & compliance
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ict
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analyst report
Vendor management programs are evolving to capitalize on the value and innovation offered by vendors, while mitigating risks.
Thursday I don't care about you, it's Friday I'm in love... with former IBM tech veteran
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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ibm
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eagle technology
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friday solutions
Friday Solutions welcomes David Lynn as Business Development Manager, bringing a wealth of experience in the IT sector.