Stories by Staff - Page 311

Investors to Facebook: more women, please
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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women in tech
Ahead of its IPO, Facebook faces criticism for its all-male board, with investors demanding greater gender diversity.

NZICT to host govt IT procurement workshop - Updated
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Events in Auckland and Wellington sell out as resellers jump at chance to learn more about pitching to government.

Google intro's Chrome for Android
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Google launches Chrome on Android, but restricts it to Ice Cream Sandwich users, impacting accessibility for millions.

EU regulators to rule on 'Googlerola' deal next week
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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smartphones
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google
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motorola
Regulators for the European Union are nearly ready to rule on whether the US$12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility by Google can go ahead.

US giant ditches BlackBerry for iPhone
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Energy giant Halliburton swaps BlackBerry for iPhone, impacting 4,500 employees, after extensive OS research. A blow to BlackBerry's corporate appeal.

Mortal Kombat collection hits PC
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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digital entertainment
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mortal kombat
The Kollection includes the original Mortal Kombat arcade trilogy of Mortal Kombat, MK 2 and Ultimate MK 3 in one single download.

App of the Week: Tax Toolbox
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
Wise advice's tax aid doesn't replace official IRD calculations but will be a huge help in day-to-day business life.

Apple faces iPad battle in China
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Apple embroiled in a legal tussle in China as Proview Technology claims iPad trademark rights, seeking NZ$1.9bn in damages.

How a trust can protect your assets
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Janet Xuccoa reveals how using a trust effectively can safeguard your assets, spotlighting common pitfalls business owners face.

Negotiations over Symantec hack revealed
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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twitter
Symantec's alleged $50k hush money offer to hacker revealed amid police sting, sparking controversy and source code leak threats.

Equico adds two new managers
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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edutech
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tertiary education
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equico
Increased interest from tertiary sector prompts promotion and new appointment by technology leasing specialists.

StorageCraft elevated in VMware partner program
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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storage
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virtualisation
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dr
StorageCraft rises to 'elite' in VMware's partner program, promising enhanced virtual solutions and benefits for channel partners.

Symantec invests big in backup
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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cloud services
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symantec
Symantec revamps its backup solution, promising 100x speed boost and flexibility, aiming to transform data protection for businesses.

Used game sales strangling industry: developer
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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digital entertainment
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sony
Volition developer suggests blocking used games on next-gen consoles, highlighting the severe impact on the gaming industry's revenue.

Learn digital marketing from the experts
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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martech
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social media
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linkedin
Boost your online presence with top NZ experts in a 10-week digital marketing course, covering SEO to social media. Early birds get 50% off!.

Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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capital
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icehouse
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investment
The first in a series on what to do if you've got a great business idea but need cash to get it off the ground.

Apple's iBooks Author EULA fix
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ebooks
Apple revises iBooks Author EULA after backlash, ensuring creators retain rights to content not in .ibooks format.

Headset specialists launch ANZ partner program
Fri, 3rd Feb 2012
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uc
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jabra
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contact centre
Jabra launches ANZ partner program, elevating support for 300 regional reps with tiered benefits and a focus on enhancing customer experience.

Kiwi businesses missing wi-fi boat
Fri, 3rd Feb 2012
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
New Zealand's retailers and eateries miss out on customer satisfaction and retention by neglecting free wi-fi, says Aerohive expert.

Skyrim creation kit on its way
Fri, 3rd Feb 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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the elder scrolls
Bethesda announces the eagerly awaited Skyrim creation kit for modders, promising to enhance gaming with new features and free Steam download.