Stories by Staff - Page 396
OLIVE RILEY, RIP
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
Olive Riley, the world's oldest blogger, has passed away at 108. Her blog, The Life of Riley, shared tales from her vibrant century-long journey.
SAM controls IT infrastructure
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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it budget
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software asset management
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tablets
Despite vast investments, many companies poorly track IT assets, risking inaccurate budgets. SAM offers better control, security, and cost savings.
Email security: the cloud or the network?
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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firewalls
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network security
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email security
With standalone anti-virus software lagging in protection, IT managers face a choice: safeguard email via on-site network solutions or cloud-hosted services?.
Security and storage habits of NZ SMBs
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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virtualisation
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clean technologies
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cloud services
Last year Symantec identified 750,000 different types of malicious code – more than the amount of legitimate code that was written.
And the growth goes on...
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Despite the climate of financial doom and gloom, unified threat management (UTM) provider, Fortinet, has plenty to celebrate.
The naked laptop
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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network infrastructure
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document management
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ecm
Flexible working shines but leaves 'naked' laptops exposed to security and data loss risks, challenging the remote work revolution.
To test or not to test?
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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edutech
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devops
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apm
Recruiters debate the effectiveness of psychometric tests, questioning their scientific merit and appropriateness in matching candidates to jobs.
BI takes a bite at Apple's iPhone
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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blackberry
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oracle
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tablets
Oracle unveils BI software for iPhones, challenging the norm and aiming to revolutionize mobile business intelligence where others stumbled.
Communicating change: don't just let your fi ngers do the talking!
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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leadership
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communication
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change management
Many IT professionals struggle to effectively communicate change, relying too heavily on electronic media, according to an expert.
Guitar Hero: On Tour – DS
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Guitar Hero: On Tour brings the rock legend to DS, with impressive playability despite some physical challenges.
ATV Offroad Fury Pro – PSP
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
ATV has been one of Sony's go to racing titles on the PlayStation 2 for donkey's years, and that's a long time.
Game Masterpiece – Final Fantasy VII
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
If there's one game that stands out above all others when considering the history and popularity of the role-playing genre, that game is Final Fantasy VII.
Game Masterpiece – Phantasy Star 2
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
A year away from celebrating its 20th anniversary, Phantasy Star 2 is one of the first and best examples of a brilliant role-playing game.
Speed Racer – Wii
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Speed Racer on Wii spins out despite vibrant tracks and star voices, let down by poor multiplayer and a weak storyline. Will its legacy outpace critics?.
Metal Arms: Glitch in the System – XBLA
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Metal Arms: Glitch in the System shocks with profanity and charm in its Xbox Live Arcade return, blending shooting, adventure, and humour.
Echochrome – PSN
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
In reviewing Echochrome for the PSN last month, I hailed the game as a good concept, presented superbly and deserving of attention of gamers everywhere.
The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning – XBLA
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Spyro flies onto Xbox Live with The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning, but nostalgia struggles to ignite amid gameplay tedium and uninspired plot.
Spore Creature Creator – PC
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
With the pending release of Spore, Will Wright and Maxis have given us a taste of things to come with Spore Creature Creator.
Metal Gear Solid 4 – PS3
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Metal Gear Solid 4 redefines gaming, with Hideo Kojima's vision leading to a masterpiece where old age and stealth coexist.
Buzz Quiz TV – PS3
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Buzz Quiz TV on PS3 might lack the dazzle of its PS2 heyday, but its online universe promises endless quiz fun for fans.