Stories by Staff - Page 625

The backup business
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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dc
Data center and cloud computing have implications for business continuity, says Plan-b. Security and redundancy are key.

The data centre diet
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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virtualisation
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erp
Revera outlines strategies for optimising data centre efficiency, stressing the importance of robust virtualisation, redundancy, and cost-effective innovation.

Balancing power
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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hyperscale
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power / energy
Most CIOs are unaware of the energy efficiency of their data centers, according to recent studies. IBM has developed steps to help reduce consumption by 15-40%.

The Mobile Wars
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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telco
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vodafone
In NZ's mobile market war, intense competition promises major benefits for consumers, as companies fight for a $1.98bn spend.

Fixing leaks
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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dlp
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personal computing devices
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tablets & laptops
New Zealand Privacy Commission reveals govt data leaks, spotlighting the urgent need for data loss prevention software.

Safeguarding data centres
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hyperscale
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fbi
Businesses face evolving cyber threats, from sophisticated criminal attacks aimed at stealing data to challenges in securing virtualised data centres.

Feeling insecure?
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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banking
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retail
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fia
Unearthed eBay sales of secondhand disk drives expose chilling security lapses, leaking missile secrets and NHS records.

The 10-min dinner party question
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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telco
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contact centre
The New Zealand government has pledged $1.5 billion to build a fibre-optic network, reaching 75% of the population in ten years.

Swapping notes
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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uc
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contact centre
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banking
Contact centre pros in Auckland unite for workforce management mastery, sharing skills and insights to boost efficiency and performance.

Cut down on the human time
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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zeacom
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contact centre
Contact centre managers in New Zealand are turning to automation to reduce costs and improve customer service.

You be the Judge
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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kordia
Vodafone and Telecom settle out of court, delaying the launch of Telecom's 3G network after a high-stakes legal battle over network interference.

From TV techs to telco players
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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smartphones
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kordia
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blackberry
Kordia CEO Geoff Hunt speaks to Telecommunications Review editor Sarah Putt about the transformation of Kordia.

Europe risks a backflip
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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uc
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telco
Users must safeguard competition in network industries as Europe faces threats of monopolies and anti-competitive states.

Keeping tabs on telcos
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
New Zealand is considering separating its telecommunications market to stimulate competition and improve infrastructure.

Landcorp ditches satellite
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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uc
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spacetech
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kordia
Landcorp ditches satellite service for Araneo wireless broadband, improving communication between farmers and central office.

Competition fails toreduce roaming rates
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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uc
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telco
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vodafone
Telecom’s XT Network offers simplified roaming pricing, but there is little difference in cost compared to Vodafone.

PM salutes new data centre
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Datacom opens $30 million data center in New Zealand, the largest investment of its kind in the country since the 1970s.

ASB and AA hamstrung by mobile rates
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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telco
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tuanz
ASB and AA bemoan high mobile costs, blaming steep mobile termination rates for pricey 0800 and SMS services, impacting customer access.

Review: IPod Shuffle
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Apple's latest iPod Shuffle shrinks in size, but with its unique 'VoiceOver' and a $155 price tag, it's a mix of innovation and constraints.

Review: Norton 360 3.0
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Norton 360 3.0 combines Symantec’s Norton Internet Security Suite with PC cleanup tools and a backup utility in a simple interface.