Re: Why the Amazon AWS Sydney Region is Big News in NZ | Touchtech
Have you tested the Asia region (Singapore or Tokyo)? I would be curious to see what response time you get. When Singapore was announced, I ran some tests, but it was much slower to reach Singapore...
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Hi Fred, We did run some tests some time ago and found that US west was best followed by US east, Singapore and Tokyo were over 200ms and varied widely. Sydney continues to be the best option however I...
View ArticleRe: Why the Amazon AWS Sydney Region is Big News in NZ | Touchtech
My own experience with EC2 for NZ use have been disappointing, but it's hard to argue the features and convenience offered. I found it too slow and too expensive to get the performance I needed. Wrote...
View ArticleRe: Getting your Apps ready for iOS7 | Touchtech
I think this could be Apple's "Windows 8" moment, changing something that was not broken against the wishes of the community. I have taken a look at the new screens a few times now, and I am not...
View ArticleRe: Getting your Apps ready for iOS7 | Touchtech
Thanks for the comment. Have you played with the latest beta? Most people I know using it find it an improvement, only one person I know finds it worse. Hopefully Apple is taking all this feedback on...
View ArticleRe: Getting your Apps ready for iOS7 | Touchtech
Hi Robert,Yes I've got a friend who has a beta. Not got it myself. There are some good points in the new iOS but I still don't fully understand why they have chosen to make such a radical change. But...
View ArticleRe: Why the Amazon AWS Sydney Region is Big News in NZ | Touchtech
Possibly try AWS Direct Connect for guaranteed capacity, all depends on what you plan to use it for though... Direct Connect allows for a VLAN to be built back to your office for the servers to be on...
View ArticleRe: Getting your Apps ready for iOS7 | Touchtech
Thank you for this really useful overview
View ArticleRe: Hybrid, Native and Web Apps – which is best for my App? | Touchtech
When starting the process genuinely ask whether or not it's something that is going to be used continuously by the customer. If not, it probably shouldn't be an app. Other drawbacks for native apps....
View ArticleRe: iBeacons: Will they reshape the future of tech? | Touchtech
Nice post guys - also check out these posts:- http://work.miramarmike.co.nz/...- http://work.miramarmike.co.nz/...
View ArticleRe: How much does an App cost to make? | Touchtech
Thanks Matt! great overview of what's involved in a custom app development project with a good description of the complexity involved. Cheers Vic
View ArticleRe: Skills Vacuum: Why are our IT Grads struggling to fill the skills gap? |...
Welcome Flitr, we need more innovative solutions to this problem! I would like to point to Summer of Tech (disclaimer: I am CEO) as a local, non-profit, industry-led programme that has been working on...
View ArticleRe: Google search update means as of TODAY your site needs to be...
But please don't make the Desktop UX worse.Too many re-designed websites are DREADFUL on desktops.- Unnecessary (and inconsistent) scrolling (instead of quick snaps to a separate page)- Over-large font...
View ArticleRe: How to set up your office for Remote Work | Touchtech
In order to have an efficient remote collaboration, every business should have the right software to facilitate it. Comidor is a cloud-based collaboration platform which offers everything a business...
View ArticleRe: Digital nomads – Travelling to New Zealand for Developer work | Touchtech
What kind of contract does Tom has? Because on the conditions of a Working Holiday Visa it says "The holder may work as part of a Working Holiday Scheme in any employment except permanent employment"
View ArticleRe: How to set up your office for Remote Work | Touchtech
Thanks for sharing this information! Ensuring you and your employees productivity is also very important to keep your remote business on track. One way of tracking your time and productivity is through...
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