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National Transport Commission deploys online mapping solution from MapData Science
New interactive portal allows heavy vehicles drivers and operators to plan their journey across the country… read more...
Campbelltown City Council picks TechnologyOne
Adelaide council deploys software solution to realise its climate change strategy… read more...
Social media ‘key to increasing customer engagement’
Survey finds New Zealand businesses believe social media builds customer relationships, but few are prepared to invest in it significantly… read more...
Malware and spam rise 70% on social networks
Report finds three out of four businesses fear corporate security risks from staff use of social networking sites… read more...
Microsoft secures benchmark agreement with Queensland Government
New ‘whole of government’ enterprise agreement lays the foundation for future ICT projects and supports Queensland’s ICT businesses… read more...
RailCorp extends managed services contract with Fujitsu
Three-year deal to run company’s ICT operations, and achieve maximum efficiencies, is extended for a further two years… read more...
TelstraClear enhances printing efficiency with Canon
Tailor-made in-house solution expected to save $200,000 a year in reduced paper and toner use, meaning a return on investment in nine months… read more...
Ovum forecasts modest recovery for local IT services market
Research firm expects 2010 to “an optimistic year, sprinkled with a healthy dose of cautiousness”. Project-led consulting and systems integration work also tipped to rebound… 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...
Mining and resources companies lagging on carbon reporting
New research commissioned by IFS shows less than half have implemented an energy efficiency improvement system… 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...
Hacking: the new form of organised crime
The ‘industrialisation’ of hacking by criminal cartels is the new decade’s greatest security threat, according to Imperva… read more...
Settlements from illegal software use top $300,000
Piracy watchdog the Business Software Alliance reveals what it calls “the real cost of using illegal or pirated software”… 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...
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...
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...
