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New ISO standard signals Risk Management is maturing
ISO 31000 aims to help organisations develop, implement and continuously improve their risk management framework… read more...
NetSafe launches Cybersafety resource for businesses
Whatsit business security resource website simplifies IT security policy implementation, especially for smaller businesses read more...
Avoiding data loss and digital footprints
Mobiu USB data key targets mobile staff who need access to sensitive files while out of the office… read more...
TracMap secures major US deals
Local GPS guidance systems business sees big market potential in the large North American rural fire-fighting industry… read more...
Simms International opens for business in New Zealand
Former Renaissance MD Paul Johnston tasked with building up the IT distributor and supplier’s new local operation… read more...
Growth in PC shipments hits seven-year high
Gartner says all regions around the world experienced positive shipment results during the final quarter of last year… read more...
Unisys predicts a ‘biometrics boom’ in 2010
While organisations go on the offensive to protect data, advances in surveillance systems and continued Trojan attacks are also on the horizon… read more...
Gen-i launches cloud strategy and services
ICT services provider gears up to tap into the growing Australasian market for cloud computing solutions… read more...
ECN Group partners with Innovit
Local business process management and messaging solutions specialist says its deal with Innovit will make implementing GS1net solutions easier for its customers… read more...
AppWrap: ICT news wrap up Q1 2010
iStart’s monthly summary of news and deals affecting New Zealand’s enterprise ICT market, compiled by Simon Hendery – iStart News Editor… read more...
New Zealand outperforms other countries in technology innovation
Strong performance of kiwi companies in the annual Deloitte Technology Fast 500 shows local innovation is alive and well, says ICT industry body… read more...
Gartner predicts strong growth for open-source BI
Open-source business intelligence tools production deployments picked to grow five-fold through 2012… read more...
Fujitsu wins five year services deal with Meridian
Electricity generator says new converged operating and delivery model will major benefits, including significant cost reductions… read more...
IDC warns the rough economic ride isn’t over
Issuing its top 10 predictions for 2010, the IT analyst firm says while the economic recovery will accelerate IT-based business transformation, the rough ride isn’t over… read more...
New Zealand Defence Force awards Gen-i major licensing contract
Appointment as Microsoft and other software licensing management partner extends Gen-i’s existing relationship with NZDF… read more...
Microsoft releases Office 2010
The latest beta versions of SharePoint 2010 and Silverlight 4 can also be downloaded for a complimentary test… read more...
VectorFibre launches ‘all you can eat’ business broadband service
Network company says its unlimited InterNet offer is a “critical departure” from standard business data plans… read more...
Survey shows ‘workforce planning’ is on most companies’ to-do list
Despite tough economic times, almost half of businesses expect to spend more on WFP next year… read more...
GeoSmart launches online route optimisation solution
The mapping company’s new software-as-a-service Route²GO solution is being promoted as a way for smaller businesses to save travel costs and time… read more...
Poll finds local businesses switching on to video communications
40% of New Zealand companies have invested in VC over the past year and almost half plan desktop implementations within five years… read more...