Stories by Staff - Page 296

Call of Duty creative strategist resigns
Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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Robert Bowling departs as Creative Strategist of Call of Duty, hinting at exploring broader opportunities in the gaming world.

Enterprises ready for Lync: reseller survey
Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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Enterprises set to adopt Microsoft's Lync on a large scale, driven by integration ease and brand loyalty, reveals Zeacom's global reseller survey.

App of the Week: Vodafone Guardian
Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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Vodafone Guardian, a free app, lets parents control their child's smartphone use, aiming to protect them from text bullying and misuse.

Business Analyst as product owner
Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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A business analyst transitioning to a product owner role in a scrum team is a natural progression, leveraging key skills and overlapping responsibilities.

Labour probes govt over Huawei in NZ
Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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Labour Party's ICT spokesperson criticises New Zealand Government for awarding contracts to Chinese company, Huawei, after it was banned from Australia.

Recruitment & retention big concerns for CIOs
Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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Businesses investing in new technology projects, but IT bosses struggling to find the manpower to implement them.

Blue Coat unifies appliances and the cloud to combat 'malnets'
Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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Blue Coat launches a groundbreaking solution combining appliances and the cloud to battle elusive 'malnets', enhancing cyber protection.

Gears of War 3 DLC giveaway
Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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It could be the last taste of additional content for a while, and we've got three download codes to hand over to true Gears fans.

User survey shows Siri is more than a gimmick
Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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Survey reveals 87% of iPhone 4S owners utilize Siri monthly, challenging the view of it as merely a gimmick, with calls and texts being top uses.

Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated
Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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Huawei banned from participating in Australia's National Broadband Network due to cyber-attack concerns from China.

Glitch stalls Apple stock
Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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A glitch in BATS trading system briefly tanks Apple shares by nearly 10%, halting trades and impacting BATS' own IPO on a chaotic day.

Microsoft seeks 'solutions that captivate'
Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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Microsoft urges partners to shine with innovative solutions at their Partner Awards, recognising sales, innovation, and community impact.

Review: Logitech Illuminated Keyboard
Mon, 26th Mar 2012
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Logitech's Illuminated Keyboard shines with ease in the dark, offering a sleek design and comfortable typing, though its high price may dim its appeal.

Former British Telecom strategist joins TNS New Zealand
Mon, 26th Mar 2012
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Bindi Norwell, ex-BT strategy guru, steps into a director role at TNS New Zealand, aiming to bolster business insights and client projects.

Top Online Shopping Safety tips!
Mon, 26th Mar 2012
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Stolen banking details surge sparks need for online shopping safety. Discover crucial tips from Microsoft on securing your transactions.

Game Review: SSX
Mon, 26th Mar 2012
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SSX reignites the snowboarding genre with a thrilling mix of challenges, global events, and a touch of social gaming magic.

Syl Semantics appoints operations manager
Mon, 26th Mar 2012
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Following last year's launch of their next generation enterprise search platform, Wellington-based Syl Semantics has appointed a new operations manager.

Palo Alto appoints second distributor
Fri, 23rd Mar 2012
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Palo Alto Networks expands NZ distribution with Wellington's Ob Crest joining Renaissance to drive local security solutions.

US tech investor's $15m kiwi contribution
Fri, 23rd Mar 2012
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US tech investor Peter Thiel is boosting New Zealand’s tech scene with a NZD $40 million fund, pledging NZD $15 million via his firm Valar Ventures.

Does your Start Up need a blog? Part One
Fri, 23rd Mar 2012
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startups
Discover why a blog could be the key to unlocking your start-up's potential, making you a leader in your industry.