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Say hello to the Windows 365 Cloud PC
It's finally here: A full Windows desktop-as-a-service is now ready to replace your Windows desktop on a PC.
The best progressive web apps for productivity
With Chrome OS, Windows, Mac, or even mobile, these standout PWAs will help you get more done without any of the usual baggage.
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The great cloud computing surge
Driven in part by the pandemic, cloud computing adoption has reached new heights. These five articles take a close look at the implications.
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Migrating to hosted Exchange: Do’s and don’ts
When it’s time to move your company’s on-premises Exchange mail to the cloud, keep in mind these tips and warnings.
WWDC: Why iCloud+ will help secure the enterprise
iCloud+ is an upgraded version of Apple's existing service that provides secure emailing and VPN-style security for users.
How tech enabled an indigenous digital arts platform in Aotearoa NZ
With many Wellington theatres shut down, the Kia Mau Festival finds a new way to engage audiences—and gain more insights on their audience.
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Cloud-based thin-client Macs become a reality
Teradici and MacStadium will offer Mac-as-a-service for high-performance tasks.
When online suites go down, we need options not on the cloud
In the last week or so, Microsoft and Google briefly saw their online office suites go down. Before we get too reliant on the cloud for ordinary desktop work, maybe we should rethink what we're doing and consider a safety-belt...
Is it time to move to hosted Exchange? Considerations for IT
In the wake of serious attacks that exploited vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server, it may be time to move your mail to the cloud. Here’s what to consider and plan for.
How Apple's iCloud Drive works — and how to use it
Here's how to take complete control of iCloud Drive on Mac, iOS, iPad and Windows.
How Azure Active Directory helps manage identity for remote users
Still using Active Directory to manage identity for remote workers? You might want to consider moving to Azure Active Directory.
Too many desktop eggs in one cloud basket?
The future of the desktop may be on the cloud, but that doesn't mean it's a great idea.
NZ Fry Up: 500 NZ SaaS companies; 3 categories of SaaS; Government seeks to define broadband
New Zealand IT, tech, and telco news and views from our editor in Auckland.
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WFH security lessons from the pandemic
The unplanned worldwide experiment in remote work has been a trial by fire for security pros. Here’s how IT teams have protected work-from-home employees, and what needs to be done moving forward.
16 technology winners and losers, post-COVID
The coronavirus crisis has shaken up business as usual, with some IT strategies and tools rising to the occasion and others in line for a rethink or tough recovery post-pandemic.
Amazon switches on macOS Big Sur for AWS
Amazon’s decision to introduce Mac support via AWS illustrates Apple’s growing importance in enterprise IT,
Friday Fry Up: Broadband for all; Online sales acceleration; Most .nz domains ever; Multicloud momentum
Friday Fry Up is Computerworld New Zealand’s weekly look at the world of IT.
Atlassian launches Cloud Enterprise to meet core customer needs
Atlassian’s “most advanced cloud offering” comes to Jira Software, Confluence and Jira Service Management.
