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Google Apps for small businesses no longer free
Apps

Google Apps for small businesses no longer free

Google ends free Google Apps for small businesses from 7 December; existing users unaffected, but new accounts will incur charges.

By Alistair Ross • 1 min read • Sat, 8th Dec 2012
The week that was: Windows 8, Surface, iPad Mini and a Cancelled Android Event
Microsoft

The week that was: Windows 8, Surface, iPad Mini and a Cancelled Android Event

Apple unveils the iPad Mini while Microsoft releases Windows 8 and the Surface. Google postpones Android 4.2 event due to US storms.

By Alistair Ross • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2012
Finally: iBooks comes to New Zealand
EduTech

Finally: iBooks comes to New Zealand

Just ahead of the potential launch of the iPad Mini, NZ gets it's self iBooks with a fully populated, NZ relevant book store. Read on for full details...

By Alistair Ross • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
Google to steal Apple & Microsoft's Thunder in a mobile face-off?
Microsoft

Google to steal Apple & Microsoft's Thunder in a mobile face-off?

Google's poised to shake the mobile market with Nexus upgrades and a new Android OS, threatening the foothold of Apple and Microsoft.

By Alistair Ross • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Oct 2012
iPad Mini to launch November 2nd?
Apple

iPad Mini to launch November 2nd?

Apple sends out invites for October 23rd event, hinting at iPad Mini launch potentially hitting shelves by November 2nd. Surface Tablet pricing leaks.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2012

Global Stories

Written by Alistair

Why Telecom should be ashamed for $20 email addresses
Unified Communications

Why Telecom should be ashamed for $20 email addresses

Telecom planned to charge users of their Yahoo Xtra email system to use the service if they were no longer a Telecom customer.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Sat, 27th Oct 2012
Apple Releases iPad Mini, and some other product refreshes
Digital Signage

Apple Releases iPad Mini, and some other product refreshes

Apple unveils a slew of updates with the spotlight on the new iPad Mini, enhanced MacBook Pro 13 with Retina display, and revamped iMac with Fusion Drive.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Oct 2012
BYOD: Understanding what our customers really want
Document Management

BYOD: Understanding what our customers really want

Breaking down what most (honest) corporate users want to do when they are at work in it's most simplest form, is to perform the tasks it takes to do their job.

By Alistair Ross • 18 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2012