Stories by Staff - Page 160
iPredict DOUBLE iPhone launch
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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Apple set for a historic dual launch, releasing high-end and budget iPhones in September, marking a strategic shift for the tech giant.
Microsoft Surface availability expands to 17 more markets
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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First international channel availability of Surface RT and Surface Pro for Microsoft's commercial, education and public sector customers in 17 new markets.
89% of Kiwis vote NO to GCSB bill
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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government
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The coalition to stop the GCSB bill received an 89% approval rate in Auckland last night, led by Mega founder Kim Dotcom.
Google Street View Trekker takes on the Abel Tasman
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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street view
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trekker
Google has brought its Trekker camera to New Zealand to capture Street View imagery of the country's Great Walks.
Eyede avoids stress and strife with cloud hosting
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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cloud services
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eyede
Eyede transitions to cloud hosting, bidding farewell to outdated servers and operational stress, with ICONZ-Webvisions enhancing client service.
GCSB opposition unites in Auckland tonight
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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government
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labour party
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Labour and Mega's Dotcom confront GCSB bill in a powerhouse meeting tonight, urging NZ to defend freedoms against hasty surveillance laws.
No Android security software? You're playing with fire…
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
ESET launches redesigned ESET Mobile Security for Android, in a bid to enable users to enjoy safer mobile technology without compromising performance.
EMC reveals strong Big Data adoption trends in Oz
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Australian companies believe that Big Data will give rise to improved decision making and will have a significant impact on companies’ competitive dif.
Citrix & OneNet celebrate 12 years of partnership
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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virtualisation
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daas
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onenet
Companies mark long-term partnership by introducing a new enterprise-grade cloud service to New Zealand businesses.
Your Invite - Learn more about Trustwave products with Express Data
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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cybersecurity
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express data
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trustwave
Express Data is inviting you to learn about award-winning Trustwave WebDefend products, at a series of events across New Zealand this month.
Samsung leads the pack as smartphone sales keep rising
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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Samsung stretches its lead in the global smartphone market, where sales surged by 46.5%, hitting 225 million units in Q2 2013.
Three days later, Microsoft fixes Outlook
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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ar, vr & metaverse
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Following an outage on Outlook.com, software giant finally resolves an issue which has plagued users for three days.
Vodafone network survives Friday's quakes
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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Telco says network has not sustained any significant damage in the Lower North Island / Upper South Island as a result of Friday's earthquakes.
IT industry better fit with NZ brand than dairy?
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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government
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NZ's IT sector, touted as the new leading export, might eclipse dairy, amid calls for government support to boost growth.
2degrees: Text before calling following earthquake
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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telco
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vodafone
2degrees urges users to text before calling following an upper-6 magnitude earthquake in Cook Strait, to prevent network overload in affected regions.
Telecom networks remain unscathed following earthquake
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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In the wake of Cook Strait earthquakes, Telecom's networks stand strong, urging texts over calls to keep lines open for emergencies.
Vodafone launches 4G in Palmerston North, next stop New Plymouth
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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Vodafone ignites Palmerston North with 4G, promising unparalleled speeds and connectivity. Next, it eyes New Plymouth for expansion.
Auckland CBD should become ‘Mini Silicon Valley’
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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optimizer hq
Auckland's IT leader envisions a 'Mini Silicon Valley' at the city's heart, boosting collaboration and infrastructure for tech export growth.
Microsoft: The limits of Google’s openness
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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apps
Microsoft takes aim at long-time rival Google, questioning the company's decision to once again block the YouTube app for Windows Phone.
Microsoft extends apps ahead of Windows 8.1 launch
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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apps
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windows
Ahead of the Windows 8.1 launch, Microsoft expands its app offerings, including IE, Bing, Skype, aiming for a seamless device experience.