Stories by Staff - Page 354
Doing more with voice commands
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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smartphones
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plantronics
Plantronics introduces Vocalyst, a voice command service, aiming to revolutionise headset use with hands-free email, news, and social media updates.
QuickBooks coming for Mac and iPad
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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fintech
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financial systems
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personal computing devices
Reckon's QuickBooks Hosted Premium is expanding to Mac and iPad next month, offering businesses unparalleled access and flexibility.
Case study: Server recovery adds up
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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storage
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dr
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datacentre infrastructure
Strettons, a leading NZ accountancy firm, narrowly escaped disaster thanks to StorageCraft's quick server recovery solution.
Game review: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
Tue, 20th Sep 2011
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Relic's debut into third-person action with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine brings a gritty, immersive dive into the 40K lore, despite some gameplay flaws.
Virtualisation 'critical' for 52% of businesses
Tue, 20th Sep 2011
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virtualisation
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dimension data
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analyst report
Over half of global businesses see virtualisation as critical, with adoption set to rise due to the Windows XP support deadline.
It's official: iPads make people smarter
Tue, 20th Sep 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Auckland school vindicated as study shows iPads boost student engagement and intelligence, with a 25% better information transfer rate.
Apple stock continues to rise under Cook
Tue, 20th Sep 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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resignations
On current trading, Apple now has a comfortable lead on Exxon Mobil for the title of largest company in the world.
Welcome to the multi-core world
Tue, 20th Sep 2011
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cloud services
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open parallel
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intel
New Zealand's Open Parallel bets on multi-core processors and parallel programming to stay ahead in IT. Hosting Multicore World 2012 with Intel support.
Vote for us, we need your help
Tue, 20th Sep 2011
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social media
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netguide
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awards
NetGuide September 2010 cover has been nominated in the people's choice Maggies awards. Now we need your help with the final voting.
Alcatel-Lucent shows off potential of LTE
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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alcatel-lucent
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volution
Alcatel-Lucent and Telecom unveil groundbreaking LTE technology in Auckland, showcasing future possibilities with innovative devices and apps.
Is it time to break up Google?
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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martech
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software development
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google
Google's executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, faces a Senate antitrust panel this week as scrutiny mounts over the search giant's dominance.
Microsoft NZ announces winner of RWC comp
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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microsoft
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rugby world cup
Wellington's Niki O'Connor wins Microsoft NZ's RWC comp, earning a spot in the Eden Park corporate box for final with her 'first XV'.
Apple resetting iCloud Backup data this week
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Apple to reset iCloud Backup on Sept 22, hinting at the imminent iOS 5 launch and possible new iPhone release, raising stakes for RIM.
Who is NZ’s most innovative school teacher?
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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edutech
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microsoft
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education
Seeking NZ's top tech-savvy teacher for Microsoft's Innovative Educator Awards. Prize includes $5000 development package. Entries due by Oct 28.
iPad 3: why bother?
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Apple's iPad 2 reigns supreme in the tablet world, leading analysts to advise against rushing the iPad 3 release amidst weak competition.
New Call of Duty DLC drops this week
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
The DLC hits on September 22, and should tide fans over until the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in November.
Adidas All Blacks jerseys - the day globalisation became local
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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ecommerce
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software development
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sage
Adidas faced backlash over All Blacks jerseys priced higher in New Zealand than the US, highlighting how globalisation is reshaping local markets.
Doing more with less
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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ema
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aras
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analyst report
Numara targets mid-sized firms with IT solutions, offering a lifeline for those caught between the flexibility of small companies and the reach of large ones.
German telco questions security of US cloud services
Fri, 16th Sep 2011
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data protection
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dr
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cloud services
Exec says regulation is needed to protect customers from American providers and their obligations under the Patriot Act.
Govt gives $1.8m to Auckland game developer
Fri, 16th Sep 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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government
Auckland's Outsmart lands $1.8m govt boost, aiming to expand its gaming platform and double its workforce, powering through the global gaming industry.