HP Commits to the Cloud

We are delighted to hear that tech giant HP has just confirmed its commitment to cloud computing.  It will come as a relief to many of HP’s customers around the globe that the company has finally moved to address their lack of a viable cloud computing offering. Their...

Cutting electricity costs – which way to pay?

Coping with the worst recession in living memory has forced businesses to leave no stone unturned in the quest to improve their bottom line.  Electricity is one cost that impacts on everyone and businesses impacted by the deregulated NZ energy markets fall into two...

Brokering a deal

Marc Wendelborn looks at why negotiating new utilities contracts doesn’t have to be a painful process. Negotiating supply contracts for electricity, natural gas, waste, and telecommunications is no fun.  You have to do your homework, have meetings with potential...

Who Owns Your Data?

Who owns your data if it resides in the cloud somewhere?  Let’s say that you are using a cloud based CRM system and the company delivering it goes into receivership.  What happens to your data?  Can the receiver sell it to a competitor?  Can they even demand...