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South Africa stories - Page 16

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Cyber crime as big as the drugs trade
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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Cybercrime’s global impact now matches drug trafficking, costing USD $388bn annually with over a million victims daily. Emerging markets most affected.
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Informatica hires experience for ANZ channel role
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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Informatica says Franco Flore’s global expertise in channel management will help ‘support the channel and foster growth’ across the region.
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Manas Kumar: optimising leadership
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Manas Kumar, CEO of Optimizer, is interviewed about the Kiwi company he launched and the role that the international sector plays in his business.
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Office 365 taking off with SMBs
Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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Microsoft's Office 365 sees rapid adoption among SMBs, with 90% of early customers being small businesses and an eightfold uptake over BPOS.
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Finding & keeping IT talent
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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In post-depression New Zealand, the IT sector battles skill shortages while adapting hiring strategies to a shifting job market landscape.
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Climate change: getting warmer...
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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climate change
The UN climate change conference in Cancun marks a new beginning, with agreements on funding and clean energy.
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Synnex boosts Lenovo team with three new faces
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Distributor Synnex have made three new appointments, two to push the Lenovo PC brand it picked up last month and one to provide additional support.
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Game review: Rugby World Cup 2011
Thu, 15th Sep 2011
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Rugby World Cup 2011 review: Lacks depth with no career or player creation modes, offering a hollow experience for its steep price.
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Onshoring is the new offshoring
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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NZ firms ditch offshoring for homegrown contact centres, boosting customer delight and loyalty while debunking cost myths.
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Born to run
Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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A kiwi software boss is in training to take on one of the world’s most well-known public sporting events, the ING New York City marathon.
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Atrash appointed APAC MD at Shoretel
Mon, 4th Jul 2011
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George Atrash named MD for Asia Pacific at ShoreTel; aims to drive market demand for UC, collaboration, and mobility solutions while expanding brand presence.
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RWC bosses criticised for internet charges
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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Rugby World Cup officials face backlash for hefty internet charges for journalists, sparking debate on media access costs.
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NZ lets its guard down
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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NZ risks credit card fraud as 180,000 merchants fail to meet PCI Security Standards with the Rugby World Cup just weeks away.
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TVNZ to broadcast global gaming content
Fri, 28th Jan 2011
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International gaming TV content is headed to our shores through an exclusive partnership between TVNZ and Ginx TV.
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NZ third most affected by malware
Tue, 11th Jan 2011
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Taiwan, New Zealand and South Africa were the countries most heavily hit with malware in 2010, according to a report.
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Scouting for geeks
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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banking
In the quest for IT talent, the health sector innovates, seeking those who blend tech expertise with a deep understanding of healthcare.
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Chillisoft signs Sophos IT expert
Tue, 16th Nov 2010
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firewalls
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network security
Shirley Wigley has joined Chillisoft as Major Accounts Manager to focus on enterprise and government interests.
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Vodafone Roaming charges cut
Wed, 27th Oct 2010
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Vodafone introduces simplified roaming rates for customers travelling to the USA, Canada, and South Africa, offering savings of up to 60% on calls.
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XSOL signing a partner a week
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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partners
XSOL's global expansion accelerates, signing a new partner weekly under Director Peter Fletcher, bolstering its unique intelligent mapping software.
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Getting previous
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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genealogy
Continuous advancements in technology make 'previous research' in genealogy an ever-ongoing process, offering fresh data at every moment.