Stories by Staff - Page 286
SaaS revenue on the up
Tue, 1st May 2012
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partner programmes
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analyst report
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research director
Gartner predicts a 17.9% global rise in SaaS revenue to $14.5bn, with steady growth in New Zealand's mature market.
Services Ontrack for Kroll
Tue, 1st May 2012
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smartphones
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edutech
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data protection
<strong>Best known locally for its data recovery software, Kroll Ontrack is looking to spread its wings and offer services via a New Zealand partner.
Australian government to Apple, Microsoft: please explain
Tue, 1st May 2012
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Authorities launch inquiry into why consumers and businesses pay more than those overseas for software and downloads - should we do the same here?.
Spam shrinks as scammers go social
Tue, 1st May 2012
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cloud services
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symantec
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spam
Spam declines by 32%, but cyberattacks surge as scammers exploit social networks and mobile phones, says Symantec's 2011 report.
Auckland students provide eyes for the blind
Tue, 1st May 2012
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microsoft
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auckland university
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aut
Unique app that 'crowdsources' audio descriptions of smartphone photos takes out New Zealand Imagine Cup final.
Like to keep your iPhone close to your chest?
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
US company launches special bra with side pocket to hold ladies' cellphones and cards while they're hitting the dance floor.
Dog adoption drive uses split-screen tech to tug heartstrings
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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3d
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animal welfare
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lg
Pedigree's adoption drive cleverly uses split-screen tech in cinemas, showing moviegoers different dog tales based on donations.
Servers stretched in latest Guild Wars 2 beta
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Guild Wars 2 beta packed as 'hundreds of thousands' test the servers, sparking positive buzz. The game's unique questing and no fees impress.
Gaming good for kids, parents say
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Parents in New Zealand are increasingly considering gaming as an important tool for their children's education, according to a report by Bond University.
Renaissance restoring balance sheet
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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renaissance
Renaissance's interim results reveal a return to profit, thanks to its education division and $2.51 million in earthquake insurance claims.
Telecom, Westpac to trial mobile payments
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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westpac
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nfc
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mobile payment
Telecom and Westpac join forces in NZ to pilot NFC mobile payments, testing tech for transport and retail with a consortium.
Sky TV launches Android app
Fri, 27th Apr 2012
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smartphones
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sky
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recidivist
Sky TV's new Android app lets viewers check listings, set show alerts and record remotely, following its popular iOS counterpart.
Dell announces 40GB blade server switch
Fri, 27th Apr 2012
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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servers
Dell unveils a groundbreaking 40GB blade server switch, promising up to 10x better performance for BI workloads, set to revolutionise data centres.
Diablo III re-defines 'Hardcore'
Fri, 27th Apr 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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diablo
Diablo III elevates the challenge with an unforgiving revamp of Hardcore mode, risking everything players have collected.
'Gaming can help you get some': Lou Ferrigno
Fri, 27th Apr 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wow
The surreal video promoting the former Incredible Hulk star's... well, actually, we're not sure what it's promoting.
Eight ways to prepare for the next release of SharePoint
Fri, 27th Apr 2012
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ecm
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martech
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microsoft
With the next release of SharePoint slated for early 2013, Quest Software unveils an eight-step action plan to help IT teams prepare efficiently.
Funky white Lumia 800 lands with Vodafone
Fri, 27th Apr 2012
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smartphones
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uc
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nokia
Vodafone NZ unveils the exclusive white Lumia 800, offering Windows Phone fans a fresh hue. First 25 buyers bag a free Nokia headset.
Telecom doubles home data plans
Fri, 27th Apr 2012
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uc
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telco
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data cap
Telecom has increased the data caps on all of its home broadband plans by at least 100%, reflecting the massive upswing in consumer usage.
Sophos inks first ANZ distie deal
Fri, 27th Apr 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Sophos appoints Connector Systems as its first NZ distributor, marking a strategic shift to a two-tiered channel structure in ANZ.
What is OpenFlow and why should enterprises care?
Fri, 27th Apr 2012
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
OpenFlow revolutionises networking, fostering switch vendor interoperability and shaking up the $6 billion market. A boon for enterprises.