Stories by Staff - Page 283

Off-site datacentre solution opportunities
Wed, 9th May 2012
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hyperscale
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biometrics
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dc
How resellers can go where data centre operators can't, and use data centre services to provide total solutions to customers.

Domino’s offers ordering direct from Facebook
Wed, 9th May 2012
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apps
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domino's
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retail
Pizza company’s 156,000 fans can now place their orders direct from the network and share directly with their Facebook friends.

Allied Telesis expands in all directions
Wed, 9th May 2012
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renaissance
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allied telesys
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palm
The Japanese networking vendor is getting serious about the NZ marketplace with three new team members and a new distie deal.

System Center 2012 launched in Auckland
Wed, 9th May 2012
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private cloud
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microsoft
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windows server
Focus on application deployment, cross-platform support 'from the metal up', and building for the future in the cloud.

Virtualised security now available from WatchGuard
Wed, 9th May 2012
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
WatchGuard expands its security solutions with virtual offerings, catering to businesses of all sizes in the evolving cloud landscape.

Focus on microverticals from 'the new Infor'
Wed, 9th May 2012
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edge computing
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erp
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hosting
Infor shifts its focus to specialised microverticals, stepping away from generalist ERP solutions to cater to niche industries, says New Zealand manager.

Yahoo CEO accused of falsifying qualifications - Updated
Wed, 9th May 2012
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yahoo
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resignations
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qualifications
Yahoo's new CEO, Scott Thompson, faces scrutiny as he's accused of falsifying qualifications, igniting a storm amongst shareholders.

Operational costs and carbon footprints
Tue, 8th May 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
How escalating energy costs coupled with a drive to reduce carbon emissions will trigger changes within the data centre industry.

Giggity giggity giggity! Family Guy coming to consoles
Tue, 8th May 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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activision blizzard
Family Guy leaps off the TV and onto your consoles this spring, promising uncensored humour with 'Back to the Multiverse'.

Major telcos all approved as All-of-Government mobile suppliers
Tue, 8th May 2012
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uc
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
Gen-i, Vodafone and 2degrees all make the cut in deal Economic Development Minister estimates will save government $60m.

Navman outsources hardware to focus on SaaS platform
Tue, 8th May 2012
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saas
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fleet management
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navman wireless
Navman Wireless outsources hardware design to focus on fleet management platform; CalAmp to open new R&D centre in NZ.

Auckland Startup Weekend
Tue, 8th May 2012
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developers
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startup weekend
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entrepreneurship
Auckland's Startup Weekend returns June 15-17 at ecentre, North Shore, offering entrepreneurs a chance to transform their ideas into global businesses.

Former Microsoft exec to lead Polycom in ANZ
Tue, 8th May 2012
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
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microsoft
Gary Denman, a former Microsoft executive with 18 years experience, takes the lead at Polycom ANZ, aiming to expand its UC presence.

Maxnet sub-brand lets content consumers get their Fyx
Tue, 8th May 2012
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digital entertainment
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twitter
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netflix
Maxnet's new sub-brand Fyx revolutionises internet access in NZ with a 'global mode', promising unparalleled online freedom.

Twitpic launches free iPhone app
Tue, 8th May 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Twitpic launches a free iPhone app with editing features, challenging Instagram, and hints at an Android release next month.

BlackBerry delivers 'wake up' manifesto
Tue, 8th May 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Campaign that began with Apple store protest stunt culminates in online statement touting BlackBerry for business.

US FileMaker boss to present seminar in NZ
Tue, 8th May 2012
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apm
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low-code
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software development
FileMaker's top US engineer to host seminars in NZ, offering expert insights into the newest release, FileMaker 12. Free registration now open.

Case study: solving quake experts' availability challenge
Tue, 8th May 2012
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edge computing
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web drive
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edge data centre
GNS Science tackles quake alerts 24/7 by partnering with Webdrive, ensuring always-on monitoring and rapid data handling.

Simple tips for SMB security
Mon, 7th May 2012
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avg technologies
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sme
It doesn't take long to update your software, but it could be the layer of security that saves you a lot of money.

Apple stakes claim for iphone5.com domain
Mon, 7th May 2012
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smartphones
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martech
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software development
Complaint with World Intellectual Property Organisation probably doesn't indicate what the next iPhone will be called... or does it?.