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Mega IPO: Soon, you could own a piece of the Dotcom magic
Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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Kim Dotcom teases a Mega IPO, opening investment in his digital empire to the public amid his ongoing legal battles. #MegaIPO.
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The Global Financial Crisis was bloody good for business – Ipswitch
Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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network infrastructure
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Ipswitch thrives amidst the Global Financial Crisis, proving calamity spells opportunity for savvy tech vendors.
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Blinder for Dotcom as he can’t see US ‘evidence’
Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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Evidently the evidence against Kim Dotcom and Megaupload is so substantial that he isn’t allowed to know what it is to prepare his defence against extradition.
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UPDATED: Company gadgets…if it moves, TAX IT
Mon, 4th Mar 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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byod
It might just be time to bust out the old log book in the company car and start making entries for your smartphone.
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When good times go bad: Karaoke for a song nets jail term
Sat, 2nd Mar 2013
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piracy
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copyright
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rianz
Karaoke king in Rotorua jailed for copyright piracy, ending his tune-selling spree with a 4-month sentence and a fine.
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Exclusive: Vikram Kumar on his Mega move
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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Vikram Kumar discusses his leap to Mega, praising its global vision for NZ and its focus on internet privacy, despite Dotcom's controversial past.
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How to bork your hard drive with HTML5
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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martech
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software development
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browsers
Discover how an HTML5 glitch, made public by Michael McKinnon of AVG, could fill your hard disk, revealed at http://www.filldisk.com/.
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Office 365 delivers unique advantage for legal firm
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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Introducing new email technology into a law firm which, like many others, is largely dependent on this mode of communication for its business, can be tricky.
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Ubuntu joins the touchy, feely Linux shouting match
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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smartphones
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open source
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personal computing devices
The thot just plickened where mobile technology is concerned, as Ubuntu shows off (yet another) Linux for the handset up in Barcelona.
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Cloud services: Bring your own…license
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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it automation
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cloud services
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kaseya
Enterprise IT is starting to look a lot like the parsimonious neighbour’s BBQ. Bring a plate, bring your own drink, device*, app…and license.
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Tough stuff with a price to match
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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windows
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panasonic
Panasonic bucks trend with rugged tablets; not cheap, but built tough to withstand extreme conditions. Prices start from $2000.
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BlackBerry, er, Global Creative Director hits the road
Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Alicia Keys exits BlackBerry to yodel on tour, leaving behind iPhone snafu and a bespoke fan music video project.
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Chromebook Pixel: Cloud crazy Google’s next big play
Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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google
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apple
Google has released an ultra high-resolution Chromebook Pixel laptop made famous, or maybe infamous, for its lofty price tag that starts at $1,299.
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4G Airwaves show some Kiwis are more special than others
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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government
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4g technology
As NZ readies to auction 4G airwaves, Maori special treatment wanes, yet a £30m ICT fund may ease the digital divide.
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The new economy: Wiki your product development
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Fancy outsourcing product development because it’s difficult and expensive? Here’s a crazy idea: get your customers to do it for you. For free.
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RIP high-speed disk
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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storage
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netapp
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flash storage
NetApp's Matt Swinbourne declares high-speed mechanical disks dead, outpaced by the efficiency and economics of flash storage technology.
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All hail the subscription-based business model
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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amazon
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Vendors opt for subscription models, from Office to Amazon, ditching upfront payments for monthly dues, transforming business-client relationships.
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Better email and information access with Microsoft Office 365
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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For Kumeu River Wines Director Michael Brajkovich, keeping the office side of things running effortlessly just got a whole lot easier.
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Microsoft Office 365 supports the cloud ambitions of The Heating Company
Sat, 16th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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The Heating Company Director, Clare Adams shares how Office 365 has helped create business systems with greater flexiblity then ever before.
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Why the cops took a bite of the Apple
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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uc
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telco
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police
NZ Police favour Apple tech, opting for iPhones and iPads after an 11-month trial, reveals their communications manager.