Stories by Staff - Page 342

Legal Tender: Datacom and Revera win IaaS deal
Wed, 26th Oct 2011
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Datacom and Revera secure a significant IaaS contract with DIA, potentially worth up to £250m over a decade, enhancing gov't computing infrastructure.

Casement to take over distribution at Renaissance
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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resignations
Doug Casement steps into the role of head of distribution at Renaissance, taking over from Warwick Grey who is on resignation notice.

Spam alert!
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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twitter
All forms of social media need to be approached as professionally and strategically as any other communication platform you use.

'A driving force in open source'
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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partner programmes
Open source CMS provider Alfresco expands in Asia-Pacific & enhances partner programme due to revenue growth.

New chips for MacBook Pro range
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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Apple enhances MacBook Pro series with new chips, boosting performance and storage across its range. Prices start at $1999.

Siri co-founder leaves Apple
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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Siri co-founder Dag Kittlaus leaves Apple for personal reasons, aiming to focus on new ventures and family in Chicago.

Steve Jobs book may be Amazon's biggest for 2011
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs, released by Simon and Schuster, could top Amazon's 2011 sales chart, reflecting Jobs' profound legacy.

Apple takes iOS 5 on tour
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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personal computing devices
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Developers invited to learn about latest operating system from the experts; how far will Australasians have to travel?.

Swearing for charity
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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SwearJar encourages users to clean up their language on Twitter by donating to Unicef for every swear word tweeted, adding a charitable twist.

Toshiba refreshes consumer lineup
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Toshiba unveils a sleek lineup with a 16mm thick laptop and a 399g tablet, leading a 20-product launch including a $1999 Ultrabook.

Stocking-stuffers from Nintendo
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Nintendo unwraps its holiday line-up with thrilling games for Wii and DS, including Go Vacation, Solatorobo, and the latest Professor Layton.

Telcos agree to allow payments via phone bills
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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NZ telcos unite to launch PayforitNZ, allowing phone bill payments for digital purchases, ensuring customer privacy and convenience.

Synnex boosts Lenovo team with three new faces
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Distributor Synnex have made three new appointments, two to push the Lenovo PC brand it picked up last month and one to provide additional support.

Revelations in Jobs biography
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Steve Jobs' meeting with his biological father, and why he delayed surgery on the tumour which finally took his life.

Microsoft revenue rises in busy quarter
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Microsoft announces a 7% revenue jump to US$17.37 billion, driven by product launches and key acquisitions like Skype.

Game review: Renegade Ops
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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digital entertainment
Avalanche Studios' Renegade Ops dazzles on Xbox Live Arcade, mixing vintage arcade thrills with modern 3D graphics for explosive fun.

Competition: A Fright or a Big Bang
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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netguide
Win double passes to 'Fright Night' or a dazzling $455 Megamix fireworks pack with NetGuide News! Enter now for a thrilling or explosive experience.

Gaddafi photo malware warning
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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cybersecurity
Internet users are warned against visiting sites or clicking on messages about Muammar Gaddafi's death, as spammers exploit the event to spread malware.

NZNET not closing: director - Updated
Thu, 20th Oct 2011
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NZNET's website went down yesterday, and although it came up again briefly last night it is currently down again. Phone lines are also dead.

RWC final offers chance to test video capacity
Thu, 20th Oct 2011
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RWC final to be a crucial test for businesses' video streaming capabilities, says Blue Coat ANZ's Mitroo, urging network readiness.