Transparency stories - Page 17
NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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forbes
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transparency
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corruption
New Zealand takes the crown as 'Best Country for Business' in Forbes' rankings, excelling in personal freedom and investor protection among other metrics.
Telecom to de-list from NYSE
Fri, 8th Jun 2012
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uc
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telstraclear
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telco
Telecom to de-list ADRs from NYSE on 9th July, aiming to cut administration costs. Shares remain on NZX, ASX. Second-half EBITDA forecast at USD $560M.
Nissan Australia faces Facebook wrath
Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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social media
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twitter
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transparency
Nissan Australia faces a social media backlash after awarding a Facebook competition prize to a close friend of its social media co-ordinator, igniting outrage.
Social studies
Wed, 19th Oct 2011
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management
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social media
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twitter
Navigating social media can be tricky for new businesses. A well-thought-out strategy is crucial to avoid pitfalls and ensure a positive online presence.
Mission entirely possible
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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government
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software
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resellers
eProcurement, driven by SaaS, levels the playing field, enabling SMEs to compete with larger firms while streamlining processes for buyers and sellers alike.
A sustained effort
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.
Thousands sign on in support of ACTA reform
Wed, 14th Apr 2010
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uc
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physical security
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government
Thousands of New Zealanders have signed PublicACTA's petition urging the government to reconsider its role in the secretive ACTA copyright negotiations.
We want a say in XT review - TUANZ
Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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tuanz
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transparency
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assurance
Major users are demanding input into Telecom’s independent review into why the XT Network crashed twice in two months.
Financial flexibility
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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personal computing devices
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ict
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pc hardware
ICT leasing is gaining traction as it allows businesses to stay current with tech, preserve cash flow, and offers tax perks, even amid economic downturns.
Lessons from America
Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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open source
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microsoft
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google
The US Government's data.gov website is growing fast, with expectations of over 100,000 feeds by the end of the year.
Web filtering almost set to go
Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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dia
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transparency
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censorship
The new voluntary Web content filtering system for ISPs is expected to be up and running within a matter of weeks.
Procuring a better procurement process
Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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edutech
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it training
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personal computing devices
The government looks to overhaul the broken ICT procurement process, aiming for transparency, efficiency, and wider industry involvement amidst rising costs.
When ERP systems fail the supply chain
Fri, 1st May 2009
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risk & compliance
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data sharing
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transparency
The integration of ERP systems with suppliers and distributors is a challenge for global supply chains in the modern world.
A new era of security
Tue, 1st May 2007
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
* NETAPPNot that long ago security discussions were around the network, now the prime focus is on data security.
A new user experience
Tue, 1st Aug 2006
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windows
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transparency
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user interface
Microsoft unveils Windows Vista with two new user interfaces, Basic and Aero, offering enhanced graphical experiences and intuitive tools.