Cloud Services stories - Page 513
Over the last decade the IT world has seen a mass transition from in-house computer assets to everything-as-a-service in the cloud, with hardware, platform and services now all commonly cloud-resident. Ideally positioned to support distributed working and working from home, most major players are currently moving or planning to move more than half of their operations to the cloud. The current direction of travel is to multi-cloud deployment, seen as providing greater flexibility, specialisation and security.
The main bumps in the road have shown up in skills shortages reported by many organisations, complexity leading to misconfiguration and the need to operate and integrate multiple security dashboards. Consequently, third-party cloud security providers are a hot growth area.
Let your fingers do the stalking
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Fansforeverandever unveils the strangest angle of fandom with its garish, automated fan sites - a playground for the stalker in every fan.
Read & Release
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Book lovers unite globally on www.bookcrossing.com by leaving books in public places, encouraging strangers to discover, read, and share them.
The big sleep
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Struggling to catch Zs? Bid farewell to sleepless nights with these essential tips for blissful slumber. Remember, 'early to bed, early to rise.'.
Christchurch shakes again
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Christchurch hit by a 6.3 quake just months after a 7.1 tremor, marking one of New Zealand's deadliest disasters with over 166 dead.
Apple announces iPad 2
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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iPad 1 owners look away now - less than a year after launching the original, Apple lifts the veil on a smaller, lighter model that’s said to be twice as fast.
Cisco snaps up newScale for cloud services
Thu, 31st Mar 2011
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Cisco is set to acquire Calif-based newScale, enhancing its cloud service provision with newScale's self-service IT portals for rapid infrastructure deployment.
39% of SMBs to pay for cloud services within three years
Tue, 29th Mar 2011
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Microsoft's global study reveals 39% of SMBs will purchase cloud services within three years, highlighting a growing opportunity for hosting service providers.
Acronis launches MSP partner initiatives
Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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Incremental business opportunities offered to channel partners through a new subscription-based, licensing model.
NZICT: Business is open in Christchurch
Fri, 25th Mar 2011
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Both Kiwi-based and international tech companies have pulled together to donate equipment to Christchurch businesses.
BlackBerry PlayBook dated for April
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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RIM confirms BlackBerry PlayBook's launch in the US and Canada for April 19, with prices ranging from $499 to $699. No NZ release date yet.
Google fined over Street View gaffe
Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Google fined €100k by French watchdog for wi-fi snooping via Street View, the largest penalty CNIL has issued yet. Google vows to delete data.
Free IT training offered to Christchurch businesses
Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Microsoft business software training is being offered free to Christchurch businesses affected by the earthquake.
Now Telecom appoints Christchurch recovery director
Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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Now Telecom taps Ralph Chivers, ex-GM and Ultra-Fast Broadband lead, to steer its Christchurch earthquake recovery efforts.
iPad 2 component shortages
Fri, 18th Mar 2011
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iPad 2 faces component shortages due to supply chain disruptions in Japan, posing potential sale challenges globally.
Steve Jobs emails Japanese staff
Fri, 18th Mar 2011
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Steve Jobs expresses solidarity with Apple's Japanese team amidst devastation, offering support following the delay of iPad 2 launch due to tragic events.
NZ telcos offer free calls to Japan - Updated
Fri, 18th Mar 2011
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2degrees, Telecom and Vodafone all offer credits to customers who called Japan following the earthquake last week.
Vodafone appoints Christchurch Recovery Director
Thu, 17th Mar 2011
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Russell Hewitt, ex-CEO of Vodafone Australia, appointed to spearhead Vodafone's recovery efforts in Christchurch, prioritising community and business rebuild.
Connector’s in-house training ramps up
Thu, 17th Mar 2011
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Connector Systems ramps up its training offerings with Aerohive WLAN courses led by expert David Coleman at its Auckland facility.
Turn this Twitter setting on
Wed, 16th Mar 2011
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Twitter has introduced an essential setting that allows users to always use HTTPS, enhancing security, especially on public WiFi. Activate it via your settings.
iPad 2 launch delayed in Japan
Wed, 16th Mar 2011
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Apple postpones the iPad 2's Japan launch due to last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami, focusing on recovery efforts.