Stories by Staff - Page 616

Brave New World
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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digital literacy
As New Zealand steps into 2010, a surge in high-speed broadband promises to revolutionise education. Louis van Wyk explores this transformative potential.

Offshoring – boon or blight?
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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contact centre
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tuanz
Offshoring sparks debate in NZ: While some tout cost savings, others argue it hurts customer service and the local job market.

BlackBerry, watch your back Smartphones for business users
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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smartphones
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telco
BlackBerry faces stiff competition in NZ as industry leaders and business users explore alternatives like iPhone and Nokia for work.

The Commissioner
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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vodafone
Commission defies industry pressure, upholding rigorous standards amid calls for lesser regulation, focusing on facts over rhetoric.

Nation Building
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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tuanz
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bso
Last month's ultra-fast broadband initiative in New Zealand is the most significant change in telecoms since privatization.

Our ticket to the dance
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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telco
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broadband
Digitalisation is our 'ticket to the dance', transforming economies globally and reshaping NZ's future. It's beyond broadband; it's innovation.

Evolution to Fibre to the Home – the Chorus way
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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uc
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chorus
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telco
In its final plan for ultra-fast broadband the government rejected Telecom’s proposals, but it didn’t shut the door on the incumbent.

Inside WiMAX
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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customers
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compass communications
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base station
Compass Communications announced last month it will deploy WiMAX broadband to customers in 15 towns and cities around New Zealand.

Review: Razer Megalodon Gaming Headphones
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Razer's Megalodon Headphones offer 7.1 surround sound bliss for pro gamers, but may falter for Windows XP users and audiophiles seeking more control.

Don’t put your customers to work in your warehouse
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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supply chain & logistics
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shopping
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online shopping
Forcing customers to navigate warehouse-level interfaces online could drive them to your competitors, prioritise user-friendly designs.

BLACKBERRY CURVE 8520
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
Introducing the latest addition to the BlackBerry family - a stripped-back device offering consumer-friendly features.

Unite and conquer
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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collaboration
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tech success
Businesses pivot to strategic collaborations, promising access to new markets and customers, in a transformative shift from traditional alliances.

WATCHMEN: THE END IS NIGH
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Watchmen: The End is Nigh, the game based on the movie and comic book series, is a guilty pleasure for button-mashing gamers.

Skype has new owner
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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payment technologies
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ecommerce
eBay sells Skype to private investors for USD $1.9 billion, ending an unfruitful alliance but leaving unresolved a critical licensing dispute.

All Quayed up
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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microsoft
Quay Corporate's MD, Delia Gill, reveals the company's leap from retail to business, their secret to success, and navigating economic challenges.

Mobility and the SaaSy reseller option
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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personal computing devices
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software
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resellers
With the emergence of mobile computing, many businesses are now connected to more devices, located in more places than ever before.

Wireless security
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wireless
Wireless security innovates with location tech, ensuring info stays safe and enhances network reliability, reveals expert Matthew Gast.

What will our homes look like in 2020?
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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social media
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telco
In 2020, expect your TV to double as an email hub, the eco wallet to track your carbon footprint, and your sofa to manage video calls, forecasts Ericsson.

SOUL CALIBUR BROKEN DESTINY
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny debuts on PSP, featuring Kratos and stunning visuals, promising to be a hit among beat-em-up fans.

Working together to create smarter systems
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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smart cities
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iot
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healthtech
In challenging times, we as business leaders have the opportunity to do great things; to make a real impact on the future.