Stories by Staff - Page 307

Kiwis claim Interactive Intelligence partner award
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Amtel Communications from New Zealand has been named Best Support Partner at Interactive Intelligence’s APAC awards, among three ANZ winners.

PS Vita launched in NZ
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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There was music, drinks, and a giant Sackboy, but the star of the show last night was definitely the PlayStation Vita itself.

SonicWall bolstered by Kaspersky
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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mcafee
Kaspersky has joined McAfee as a solution provider for SonicWall’s Enforced Client Anti-Virus, a part of the company’s firewall-based security service.

Download 3 songs per week from Auckland Library
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Auckland Library teams up with Freegal, offering members 3 free downloads weekly from the Sony Music catalogue, DRM-free and legally.

Are SMBs ready for UFB?
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Study finds only 10% of small business owners know the price, data cap, and max and min speeds of their current plans.

App of the Week: iOS app organiser
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apps
Discover magic for cluttered iPhone screens with our App of the Week, transforming chaos into organised bliss with a simple drag and drop.

Kim Dotcom bail decision overturned
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom has been granted bail after over a month in custody. As part of his release, he is barred from using the internet.

RIM releases PlayBook OS 2.0
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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RIM unveils major PlayBook OS 2.0 upgrade, featuring native email, social integration, and access to thousands of Android apps.

Microsoft debunks 'Office for iPad' rumour
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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apple
Report that well-known software suite is coming to rival device in coming weeks 'based on inaccurate rumours and speculation'.

Bus stop ad can only be seen by girls
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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women in tech
Plan UK has launched a bus stop ad in Oxford Street that uses facial recognition to show content only to women, highlighting the campaign for girls' rights.

Veeam flying high with 190% growth in ANZ
Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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Veeam boasts a staggering 190% growth in ANZ, outpacing global figures and adding 233 new ProPartners in 2011, marking its best year yet.

Book review: How to Play a Video Game
Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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digital entertainment
Gaming fans know well the bemused stare of the non-gamer who just doesn't 'get' gaming. This is the book for them.

UFB and RBI worth $5.5 billion: Alcatel-Lucent
Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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Bell Labs study finds UFB and RBI to bring $5.5bn boost to NZ GDP, likening impact to wine export industry's value.

News anchor visits Foxconn factory
Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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apple
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foxconn
Bill Weir gains rare access to China's Foxconn factory, revealing the harsh conditions of workers making Apple gadgets. Report airs tomorrow.

We're building a UFB network, now who will come?
Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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government
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commerce commission
Minister outlines strategy to maximise use of UK's £1.35bn Ultra Fast Broadband project for schools, health, and businesses.

Vita to cross over with PS3
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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digital entertainment
Sony unveils cross-play for PS Vita and PS3 ahead of Vita's release, with perks like single purchases for dual console access.

Apple counts down to 25 billion downloads - Updated
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
We've worked out when you should be watching to maximise your chance at winning the US$10,000 app store gift card.

Mojo Mathers campaign takes off online
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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parliament
Online campaign surges in support of deaf MP Mojo Mathers, challenging Parliamentary accessibility norms with nearly 1500 petitions.

Broadband: ecosystems, not egosystems - Updated
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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Expert urges embrace of 'ecosystems' over 'egosystems' for broadband success, as Stephen Fry highlights New Zealand's broadband woes.

Intergen replaces South Island head
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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Intergen appoints Martin Gale, ex-Fujitsu manager, to lead its Southern team, replacing Tim Mole who takes on a new BI role.