Stories by Staff - Page 333

Telecom: a million problems, one 'Skinny' solution
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Telecom launches budget brand 'Skinny' to lure users from outdated CDMA network, aiming at young, low-spenders with deals from $4/week.

Vodafone adds rivals to BestMate plans
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Vodafone expands BestMate plans to include Telecom and 2degrees contacts, boosting inclusivity in response to Commerce Commission concerns.

MailGuard on the hunt for partners in NZ
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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MailGuard is reviving its presence in NZ, seeking partners for a program aimed at enhancing SMB email security and driving revenue.

Nokia to launch Windows 8 tablet
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Nokia set to plunge into the tablet market with a Windows 8 device by June, expanding its alliance with Microsoft, says Nokia France chief.

Gen-i adds backup to cloud services
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Gen-i bolsters cloud services with ReadyCloud Backup, hosted in NZ for enhanced data security, tapping into UFB's potential for businesses.

Tech giants slam piracy bill
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Tech giants including Google and Facebook decry US piracy bill, warning it could stifle innovation and threaten jobs.

Intergen & Qual IT testing the waters
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Intergen and Qual IT team up to embed testing early in development, tackling the costly 'afterthought' approach in NZ's IT sector.

Your own personal cloud
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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A personal cloud allows you to keep all your content in one safe place on your home network. Share files, stream media, and access your content.

Opentext rewards kiwi partner with APAC award
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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Techtonics, which has offices in Wellington and Auckland, bested more than 220 partner companies in the region.

Huawei’s ‘Telepresence 2.0’
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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System based on open standards offers 30% lower bandwidth consumption than industry average, Australia boss says.

Facebook under fire
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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Facebook faces backlash as users encounter explicit content and a warning of a potential 'Fawkes Virus' attack looms from Anonymous.

Encouraging entrepreneurship as a career
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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Massey University's ecentre celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week, fostering startups and innovation on campus.

Aastra looks to shake off Ericsson legacy
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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Aastra aims to redefine its global presence, targeting New Zealand's SMB market with new products, shedding its Ericsson heritage.

LinkedIn investors to sell 6.7million shares
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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LinkedIn shareholders to offload 6.7M shares, hoping to gather roughly $500M for development, alongside the company selling further 1.3M shares.

Long-serving Apple director appointed chairman
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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Arthur Levinson becomes chairman of Apple, stepping into the role after the loss of founder Steve Jobs. Disney CEO Bob Iger also joins the board.

Soft Solutions picks up 3CX
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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Soft Solutions now offers 3CX IP telephony, targeting Unified Communications growth. A boon for businesses stuck with outdated PABX systems.

Distribution Central appoints new NZ manager
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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Distribution Central bolsters its NZ presence, appointing tech veteran Stewart Williams to drive expansion and team growth.

Game review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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digital entertainment
Modern Warfare 3 storms the gaming world, eclipsing rivals with jaw-dropping action and enhanced multiplayer modes, but does it deliver beyond the spectacle?.

Game review: Dance Central 2
Tue, 15th Nov 2011
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Previously confined to clunky foot mats or tracking remotes, Kinect's body tracking offered the technology the genre desperately needed to go mainstream.

Facebook and Twitter going down the toilet
Tue, 15th Nov 2011
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Facebook and Twitter users are joining a campaign by ToiletDay.org to post about the global toilet shortage in support of World Toilet Day this Saturday.