Stories by Staff - Page 352
Battlefield 3 open beta kicks off tomorrow
Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dice
Battlefield 3 fans, gear up! The open beta launches tomorrow, offering a sneak peek with Operation Metro map until Oct 10. Don't miss out!.
Confidence rises among small businesses
Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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hudson
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recruitment
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employment
Small businesses in NZ show renewed optimism, with nearly a third planning to expand their workforce, reports Hudson survey.
Nine things you probably don't know about Brocade
Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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brocade
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renaissance
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extend
Delving beyond the brand: Brocade, with 4,700 staff globally and over $2bn revenue, pioneers in SAN market and offers subscription-based hardware.
Equico school program expanded
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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personal computing devices
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equico
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tablets & laptops
Equico Eco's innovative program to combat ewaste expands to Waikato, successfully enrolling 130 schools in its mission for a cleaner environment.
Trailer reveals Arkham City will include the ultimate Batman villain
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Warner Bros Interactive unveils The Joker as the prime antagonist in the eagerly anticipated Batman: Arkham City game due on consoles in October.
Raroa School could have been a wireless nightmare
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Wi-Fi woes at Raroa School solved as new system brings seamless connectivity to over 500 delighted students and staff in Wellington.
Vodafone found guilty again
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
Vodafone has been found guilty of false advertising breaching the Fair Trading Act, less than two months after receiving a $400,000 fine for the same charge.
Facebook iPad app to launch at media event?
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Rumoured Apple event on Oct 4 may unveil long-awaited Facebook iPad app, amid signs of a thaw in Facebook-Apple relations.
Android outsells iOS two to one.
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
A Nielsen survey reveals Android is outselling iOS two to one in the US, with Android capturing 56% of recent purchases compared to iOS's 28%.
GrabOne Facebook app plays on trading card craze
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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facebook
GrabOne's new Facebook app stirs nostalgia with a trading card game, offering prizes like concert passes and trips.
Renaissance picks up Apple accessory brand
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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sonicwall
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renaissance
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partners
Renaissance now stocks Apple accessories from Ozaki, including covers and docks, pivoting to exclusive brands after ending other partnerships.
Amazon to launch tablet this week?
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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amazon
Rumours say the device sports a 7-inch screen, runs Google’s Android operating system, and will retail for US$250.
Toshiba denies new distributor talks
Mon, 26th Sep 2011
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synnex
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toshiba
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distributors
Toshiba refutes rumours of NZ distributor changes, amidst speculations of talks with Synnex. Current arrangements stand despite industry buzz.
ANZ business software market ripe for the picking
Mon, 26th Sep 2011
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saas
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data analytics
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erp
Analysts at Ovum predict the ANZ business software market will reach USD $7.3 billion by 2015, driven by rising adoption of software across all categories.
Xero hits 50k business clients
Mon, 26th Sep 2011
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Online accounting vendor Xero celebrates reaching 50,000 paying business customers, having processed $50bn in transactions since launching four years ago.
MetroView & GeoSmart launch single-city app for RWC
Mon, 26th Sep 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
MetroView and GeoSmart's new app offers RWC fans in NZ city-specific navigation on iPhone and iPad, including fan zones and venues.
Disney Mobile introduces first original character
Mon, 26th Sep 2011
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Disney Mobile unveils Swampy in Where's My Water?, their first original character in a puzzling quest for cleanliness on iOS.
The best defence
Mon, 26th Sep 2011
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crm
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martech
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sage
In today's tough economy, simply cutting costs won't safeguard businesses; investing in CRM software could be the best defence.
Two thirds of SMBs not happy with IT customer service
Fri, 23rd Sep 2011
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crm
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martech
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smb
Two-thirds of SMBs in ANZ report dissatisfaction with IT customer service, feeling sidelined by providers favouring larger enterprises.
King’s School success with Ruckus Wireless
Fri, 23rd Sep 2011
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
How King's School shifted from a 'find and fix' network approach to a more proactive 'predict and prevent' methodology with the help of Ruckus solutions.