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VMware acquires EMC cloud protection service
Virtualisation

VMware acquires EMC cloud protection service

VMware acquires Mozy from EMC, bolstering cloud security and expanding services to over 1 million users and 70,000 businesses globally.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2011
39% of SMBs to pay for cloud services within three years
Unified Communications

39% of SMBs to pay for cloud services within three years

Microsoft's global study reveals 39% of SMBs will purchase cloud services within three years, highlighting a growing opportunity for hosting service providers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Mar 2011
CallPlus strikes OneAccess deal
Unified Communications

CallPlus strikes OneAccess deal

NZ's CallPlus partners with OneAccess, offering innovative managed services to businesses, thanks to a new IP network tech deal.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 7th Feb 2011
Managing money: The online accounting revolution
Unified Communications

Managing money: The online accounting revolution

Online accounting revolutionises SME finance management, making crunching numbers less daunting and more efficient.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
Mitigating the risks of non-proprietary software in the enterprise
Open source

Mitigating the risks of non-proprietary software in the enterprise

Enterprises leveraging non-proprietary software must navigate quality, security, and support pitfalls to sustain growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2011
CallPlus targets SMBs with Connect Lite
Unified Communications

CallPlus targets SMBs with Connect Lite

CallPlus introduces Connect Lite, offering small NZ businesses cutting-edge tech without hefty costs, tailored for easier telecom management.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2011
SolarWinds sets sights on application performance
Unified Communications

SolarWinds sets sights on application performance

SolarWinds has announced that it is set to address the unmet and growing needs of systems and virtualisation administrator.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2011
NZ Hi-Tech Awards announce star judge
Unified Communications

NZ Hi-Tech Awards announce star judge

Gary Hamel, hailed by WSJ as top global business thinker, to judge 2011 NZ Hi-Tech Awards alongside Michael Dell and Howard Charney.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2011
HP and Microsoft launch new apps
Unified Communications

HP and Microsoft launch new apps

HP and Microsoft reveal a suite of new appliances, promising to revolutionise productivity and IT efficiency with their latest collaborative innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2011
Closed - DVD or game with every sub
Gaming

Closed - DVD or game with every sub

Take out a 12-month subscription to Game Console or NetGuide and bag yourself a free prize (quick - while stocks last).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2011
Nintendo 3DS dated for March in New Zealand
Gaming

Nintendo 3DS dated for March in New Zealand

Sydney event planned for February 8th, where more details of the Australian and New Zealand launches will be released.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2011
Datacom scoops VMware award
Unified Communications

Datacom scoops VMware award

Datacom wins major VMware award for its innovative cloud solutions across NZ and Australia, setting the stage for further expansion.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2011
Mission entirely possible
Government

Mission entirely possible

eProcurement, driven by SaaS, levels the playing field, enabling SMEs to compete with larger firms while streamlining processes for buyers and sellers alike.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010

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Small Business (SMB) stories

Video: What skills do you need for starting a business?
Small Business

Video: What skills do you need for starting a business?

Andrea Anderson, Business Manager for Ochre Business Solutions, discusses the imperatives for smaller businesses in 2011.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2011
Video: How to get the best from a web developer
Cloud Services

Video: How to get the best from a web developer

Owners should think about the role of a new company website before you meet a web developer, says Datum Connect's Loren Astridge.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2011
D-Link plans NZ reseller tech expo
Small Business

D-Link plans NZ reseller tech expo

D-Link Australia and New Zealand announces a reseller tech expo to showcase the latest in consumer and SMB tech trends across major cities.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2011
Seeking new directions
Gaming

Seeking new directions

The recession spurred an entrepreneurial surge, notes Andrea Anderson of Ochre, but many SMEs still struggle with sales, marketing, and financial duress.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010
Companies still don't get social media
Data Analytics

Companies still don't get social media

Businesses are still failing to use social media properly, and many remain unconvinced of its usefulness, according to two new surveys.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010