Stories by Staff - Page 355
Assassin's Creed: Revelations multiplayer beta impressions
Fri, 16th Sep 2011
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PlayStation players delve into Assassin's Creed: Revelations beta, teasing epic multiplayer action amidst historic Constantinople.
Busy week for PikPok
Fri, 16th Sep 2011
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Wellington's PikPok launches three new smartphone games this week: Flick Kick Rugby Kickoff, Monsters Ate My Condo, and Adidas's Own The Game.
CIOs offered industry info on the go
Fri, 16th Sep 2011
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apps
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analyst report
IDC's new app ensures CIOs are always informed with the latest ICT industry insights and data, directly on their iPads and iPhones.
3.5 trillion text messages to be sent across APAC in 2011
Fri, 16th Sep 2011
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smartphones
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blackberry
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ovum
APAC's mobile users to send 3.5 trillion texts in 2011, up 14% from 2010, driving $39 billion in revenue amidst a shift towards online messaging.
Local co-op beats Chorus to the punch - Updated
Thu, 15th Sep 2011
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Electricity Ashburton outpaces Chorus in bringing Ultra Fast Broadband to Ashburton's CBD, enhancing local connectivity.
Fibre Watch: We're in the money
Thu, 15th Sep 2011
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chorus
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shareholders
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telecom
Telecom's hefty split plan spills benefits worth £380m, sparking a buzz among shareholders ahead of October's decisive vote.
Whangarei UFB provider confirms CEO
Thu, 15th Sep 2011
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uc
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telco
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ufb
Northpower Fibre appoints Darren Mason as CEO, accelerating Whangarei's journey to being NZ's first region fully embracing ultra-fast broadband.
Game review: Rugby World Cup 2011
Thu, 15th Sep 2011
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Rugby World Cup 2011 review: Lacks depth with no career or player creation modes, offering a hollow experience for its steep price.
Background revealed for Google-rola deal
Thu, 15th Sep 2011
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smartphones
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google
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motorola
Motorola Mobility's CEO's deft negotiation with Google revealed, securing a stellar $12.5bn deal for its takeover.
CommVault looks to NZ for future trends
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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it industry
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data management
CommVault’s Paul McClure sees New Zealand as a trendsetter in IT, despite virtualisation lag; the country’s innovation and nimble businesses are key indicators.
Renaissance confirms possible subsidiary sale
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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renaissance
Renaissance Corporation in talks to sell its distribution arm, Renaissance Limited, to an interested buyer if the price meets expectations.
SmartPay completes Australia certification
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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smartpay
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certification
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growth
Kiwi payments provider SmartPay secures Australian certification for its EFTPOS terminals, anticipating significant 12-month growth with new deployments.
Kordia certified for Lync SIP Trunking
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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microsoft
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kordia
Kordia becomes NZ's first telco to win Microsoft's Lync SIP Trunking certification, signaling a boost for Unified Communications services.
NZICT names new CEO
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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telecom
Candace Kinser, former CEO of Biomatters, has been appointed as the new head of NZICT, replacing outgoing CEO Brett O'Riley.
Lady Gaga creates mobile pic printer with Polaroid
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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smartphones
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printing
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photo sharing
Lady Gaga teams up with Polaroid to revolutionize printing, unveiling a portable device for instant photo prints from phones.
Book review: Learn Marketing with Social Media in 7 Days
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Navigate the social media jungle with 'Learn Marketing with Social Media in 7 Days'—a must-have guide for SMBs stepping into the digital age.
Eventfinder taking off in Australia
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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eventfinder
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free
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kiwi
Kiwi event marketing platform Eventfinder has made a successful debut in Australia, gaining 4000 events and 1500 daily visitors within its first two weeks.
Google opens cool Finnish data centre
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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hyperscale
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dc
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cleantech
Google launches eco-friendly data centre in Hamina, Finland, leveraging the location's cool climate for energy-efficient operations.
Telco group issues fraud warning for businesses
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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uc
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cloud services
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telco
Businesses are urged to secure their PABX phone systems as a surge in hacking has left some companies with phone bills hundreds of thousands high, warns TCF.
Telecom sets dates for shareholder vote, demerger
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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chorus
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strategy
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board of directors
Telecom will hold a shareholder vote on October 26 to confirm its demerger from Chorus, with the separation expected to complete by November 30 if approved.