Canada stories - Page 53
Tablets on the slide BlackBerry? Not just yet
Tue, 7th May 2013
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BlackBerry's CEO predicts tablets will wane in 5 years, yet IDC data shows a 142.4% surge in shipments, challenging his view.
Is illegal Dotcom data held overseas?
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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Kim Dotcom alleges that illegal information gathered by New Zealand intelligence is stored overseas, urging the 88 wrongly spied-upon Kiwis to act.
Now playing: Twitter #music
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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Twitter launches #music, a new service using tweet trends to find your next favourite track, transforming how we discover music online.
BlackBerry: High Z10 returns? You're having a laugh
Mon, 15th Apr 2013
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BlackBerry has denied rumours that the Z10 is struggling for sales, insisting that returns are actually exceeding sales in the US.
Multi billion-dollar company on the horizon for Orion?
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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Health firm celebrates 20 years in business this week, hoping to capitalise on an upcoming decade of change to become a multi billion-dollar company.
Cheeky underdog BlackBerry slams iOS
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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BlackBerry CEO claims iOS is outdated, touting superior multitasking on new devices as a key to overtake Apple's market dominance.
The credit card is dead, long live the digital wallet
Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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MasterCard and Visa signal a shift in strategy, moving towards mobile payments and the beginning of the post-card era.
Who is Sandvine and why should ISPs care?
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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Cisco's failed acquisition led to the birth of Sandvine, a Canadian telecoms specialist targeting further growth in Asia.
Super Bowl XLVII on Facebook
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Super Bowl XLVII sparked massive chatter on Facebook, becoming 2012's second most-discussed event after the US election.
BB10: Re-designed Re-engineered and Re-invented
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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BlackBerry unveils its transformative BB10 and new LTE smartphones in New York, promising a cutting-edge mobile computing experience.
Microsoft grows Surface family
Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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Microsoft set to expand its Surface lineup with the Pro model, boasting laptop power in a tablet, launching in the US and Canada on Feb 9.
Waikato students win place at international 24hr CaseIT comp
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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Students to represent New Zealand at a 24hr IT business case competition in Canada, where it will compete against 15 teams from top international universities.
Java security concerns not over yet
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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The recently discovered vulnerability has been finally patched by Oracle, but exploitation continues on computers that have not been updated.
Microsoft rings in New Year with retail boost
Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
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Microsoft unveils expansion of its retail stores across America, bolstering its 2012 success with new locations announced.
Nintendo lunches TVii
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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Nintendo launches TVii for Wii U in North America, promising a unified second-screen experience for TV, cable, and on-demand services.
Top 10 overused professional buzzwords 2012
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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As 2013 nears, LinkedIn reveals creative and motivated remain top overused buzzwords among its now 187 million global members.
Microsoft increases production after Surface surge
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Microsoft ramps up Surface production, expanding retail presence globally amid surging demand for its popular tablet.
Telecom slashes data roaming costs
Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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Telecom cuts data roaming costs dramatically, introducing a flat daily rate for travellers, starting 21 December. Say goodbye to bill shocks!.
Channel capitalising on cyber security?
Wed, 5th Dec 2012
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The increasing awareness of cyber security issues and low awareness of smartphone security are creating an opportunity for resellers to create new business.
New Zealand fails to make tech grade
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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New Zealand's top cities, including Auckland and Wellington, failed to crack the Global Startup Ecosystem Index's top 20 tech hubs, unlike Sydney and Melbourne.