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More Windows patches this week
Microsoft

More Windows patches this week

Microsoft to release critical security patches for Windows and Office, affecting various versions. Users to update on Wednesday.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2009
Rick roll worm for iPhone users
Unified Communications

Rick roll worm for iPhone users

Aussie iPhone users hit by 'Ikee' worm: a nostalgic yet concerning Rick roll virus, prompting urgent calls for jailbroken phone users to change SSH passwords.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2009
TelstraClear's lucrative govt contract up for grabs
Government

TelstraClear's lucrative govt contract up for grabs

TelstraClear's multi-million dollar contract to manage the bulk of the government's advanced education network is being split into three and put up for tender.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2009
More tools to make iPhone enterprise-friendly
Apps

More tools to make iPhone enterprise-friendly

Sybase and Vasco have both released new capabilties today in hopes of better meeting the needs of enterprise iPhone users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009
Telecom earnings up, mobile users up
Network Infrastructure

Telecom earnings up, mobile users up

Telecom's Q1 earnings reveal a 4.1% dip, despite mobile user boost and a 9% net earnings rise, amidst looming regulatory challenges.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009
Technology does not isolate, study says
Unified Communications

Technology does not isolate, study says

A new Pew study counters claims that the Internet isolates users, showing it enhances social interaction and community engagement instead.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009
Telco well placed in Deloitte Fast 50
Digital Signage

Telco well placed in Deloitte Fast 50

Telecommunication providers had a strong showing in this year's Deloitte Fast 50, which ranks the fastest growing companies in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009
Loyalty offers trouble for Telecom
Commerce Commission

Loyalty offers trouble for Telecom

[Updated - Telecom responds]Loyalty offers made by Telecom Wholesale between December 2008 and July 2009 are the subject of Commerce Commission proceedings.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009
Get real on rural broadband
Health Technologies

Get real on rural broadband

Federated Farmers and TUANZ challenge government to invest more in rural broadband roll out for productivity and social gains.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009
NZ misses out on Unisys solution
Unified Communications

NZ misses out on Unisys solution

It's on the market to 30 million Latin American subscribers, but a Unisys voice to text application developed in Wellington is not available here.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009
Google Wave used in malware scams
Malware

Google Wave used in malware scams

Scammers exploit Google Wave's popularity, using fake invite generators to distribute malware via forums and Twitter, warns Symantec Security Response.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009
Analysts hammer Telecom on govt. broadband plan
Unified Communications

Analysts hammer Telecom on govt. broadband plan

Telecom's Q1 results briefing was dominated by one question today – what is the company going to do about Ultra Fast Broadband?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009
XT sales below expectation
Unified Communications

XT sales below expectation

The XT Network is considered a key plank in Telecom's transformation plan, so how has it performed? Today's Q1 briefing was the first chance to find out.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009
Renaissance gets gold from Adobe
Marketing Technologies

Renaissance gets gold from Adobe

Renaissance appointed as Adobe Gold Channel Partner, promising enhanced service and training to customers in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2009
Observatory Crest adds Arbor
Observatory Crest

Observatory Crest adds Arbor

Observatory Crest secures ANZ distribution rights for Arbor Networks, bolstering global network security solutions in the region.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2009
Businesses see technology as key differentiator
HP

Businesses see technology as key differentiator

In a global survey by HP, over 90% of senior executives foresee unpredictable business cycles, with nearly 75% viewing technology as crucial to success.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2009
CIO budget remains steady
IT Budget

CIO budget remains steady

A new IDC survey found that 75% of surveyed CIOs in ANZ faced the economic downturn without cutting IT budget or staff, but still implemented cost savings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2009
Another jail term for computer porn
Unified Communications

Another jail term for computer porn

For the second time in a week a man has been jailed for 20 months after trading child sexual abuse images on the Internet.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2009
Waikato University joins iTunes
Apple

Waikato University joins iTunes

Waikato University leaps onto the digital stage by joining iTunes U, offering over 200 free educational podcasts to a global audience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2009