Stories by Staff - Page 318
The latest weapon in the fight against fraud
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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cloud services
SafeNet launches eToken 3500, a pioneering OTP token with optical sensor to fortify online transactions against fraud.
How to access Wikipedia during blackout - Updated
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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As Wikipedia goes dark to protest SOPA and PIPA, users find ways to access it via Google's cache and a humorous Twitter feed offers 'facts'.
CIOs using tech to ‘amplify’ their enterprises
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
CIOs are leveraging tech for innovation rather than just organisation, despite tight budgets, according to a new Gartner survey of 2335 tech leaders.
Demand for business security 'at an all-time high'
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard sees record demand for Unified Threat Management as businesses beef up security amidst rising cyber threats.
Fibre Watch: Kordia unplugs from the Cable wars
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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kordia
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pacific fibre
Kordia steps back from the trans-Tasman cable project, highlighting the complex dynamics of the international fibre-optic cable landscape.
Alienware eyes consoles with smallest ever gaming PC
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Alienware unveils its smallest gaming PC yet, the X51, priced from $799, targeting console gamers with compact size and power.
Mark Zuckerberg posts first tweet since 2009
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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twitter
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wikipedia
Mark Zuckerberg breaks his Twitter silence since 2009, urging followers to oppose SOPA and PIPA bills to protect internet freedom.
Alex Pinchev takes reins at Acronis
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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dr
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open source
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cloud services
Former Red Hat executive Alex Pinchev steps in as CEO of Acronis, succeeding Jason Donahue who resigned last November.
Samsung on RIM: We're not interested
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
Samsung dispels rumours of buying BlackBerry maker RIM, saying it's simply not interested, despite tech blog speculation.
Game review: Star Wars: The Old Republic
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Bioware’s Star Wars: The Old Republic is set to captivate gamers with its rich storytelling, vast customisation options, and immersive MMO mechanics.
App of the Week: Consume
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apps
Consume app revolutionizes tracking for mobile, broadband, and reward usage, saving users from unwanted fees and making account management a breeze.
NowNet to help SMBs access the best of the web
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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martech
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sme
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volution
NowNet set to revolutionise SMBs with a strategic web approach, focusing on enhancing online presence and customer engagement.
Southern Cross completes first stage of cable upgrade
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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network infrastructure
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telco
Southern Cross boosts trans-Pacific cable's capacity to 1.4TBps, paving the way for faster broadband in Australia and NZ.
Nissan's self-healing iPhone case
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Nissan debuts 'self-healing' iPhone case using car paint tech to mend scratches, hinting at future applications like scratch-proof sunglasses.
Wikipedia to shut down for 24 hours - Updated
Tue, 17th Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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twitter
Wikipedia to go dark for 24 hrs in global protest against SOPA and PIPA, calling for action against the bills threatening internet freedom.
Gamers v developers in 1000-person FPS challenge
Tue, 17th Jan 2012
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Swedish devs set to battle gamers in a record-breaking 1000-player FPS match, aiming to test new boundary-pushing technology.
Symantec spends US$115m on cloud archive company
Tue, 17th Jan 2012
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symantec
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information governance
Symantec broadens its tech horizons by acquiring cloud archive firm LiveOffice for $115m, enhancing info governance services amidst hacker threats.
Alloy Computers named top-level snom distributor
Tue, 17th Jan 2012
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resellers
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anz bank
Alloy Computers secures an elite spot as snom's top distributor in Oceania, showcasing exceptional sales and customer support.
Legal threats halt Steve Jobs action figure
Tue, 17th Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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law
Under legal pressure, a Hong Kong company drops its Steve Jobs action figure after outcry from family and Apple lawyers.
Kiwi company recognises face value
Tue, 17th Jan 2012
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toshiba
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time target
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payroll
Total Infrastructure Limited adopts cutting-edge facial recognition to streamline staff management amidst dirty work conditions.