SQL Server stories - Page 2
SQL Server 2005 EOL countdown begins – are you ready?
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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forrester research
SQL Server 2005 support ends in less than six months and Microsoft is warning companies an upgrade before April is a necessary security decision.
Are your customers ready for SQL Server 2005 EOL?
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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forrester research
There's a new Microsoft upgrade opportunity for resellers, with the vendor ending support for all editions of SQL Server 2005 in less than six months.
SQL Server's BI features net Ministry of Health deal
Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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government
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Ministry of Health boosts data analysis with SQL Server, enhancing hospital service pricing and analytics for New Zealand DHBs.
SQL Server 2012 available now
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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martech
Microsoft unveils SQL Server 2012, offering cutting-edge performance for handling large data sets with new tools like Power View.
Trade Me database guru to head Wellington SQL Server group
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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twitter
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trade me
Trade Me's database lead, David Curlewis, now helms Wellington's SQL Server group, advocating for nationwide collaboration and skill-sharing.
Microsoft BI Summit rolls into town
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Free Auckland and Wellington events to cater for business decision makers, IT pros, architects and developers.
Evaluating non-proprietary apps
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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open source
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source code
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sql server
Businesses turn to non-proprietary apps to cut costs during economic downturns, but hidden pitfalls may outweigh the benefits of open-source solutions.
Cyber crime: we’re guilty too
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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edutech
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malware
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phishing
Norton’s Cybercrime Report reveals we often don’t report cyber crime and admits many engage in questionable online behaviour. Can we change?.
Isky online tv set to come to New Zealand computer screens
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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uc
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telco
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sql server
SKY subscribers will soon be able to access content they’ve missed by simply logging onto a SKY account online.
Facebook launches new groups – and you may already be a member
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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data privacy
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facebook
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social media
Facebook has put its foot in it again, in what is shaping up to be a troubled few months for the social network.
Big brother gets crowd-sourced
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
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apm
A new UK website, InternetEyes, offers up to GBP £1000 for crowd-sourced reporting of crimes via live CCTV feeds, raising civil liberty concerns.
Terms & confusions
Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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martech
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sql server
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websites
IT professionals need to simplify their language when speaking to clients to avoid confusion and lost business.