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NZET Podcast #26: Glacier the tip of the iceberg.

Sun, 13th Oct 2013
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Gen-i becomes NZ's first ICT provider to achieve the global ISAE 3402 security standard, marking a significant milestone.
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[VIDEO]: How to make the font in iOS7 easier to read

Sun, 29th Sep 2013
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Learn how to make fonts easier to read on iOS7. Our 1-minute video covers bold settings and font size adjustments for better visibility on your iPhone or iPad.
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How to turn off magazine or app subscriptions on iOS

Sat, 28th Sep 2013
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Stuck with unwanted iOS subscriptions? Learn how to easily cancel auto-renewals in the App Store and take charge of your finances.
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iPhone 5C & 5S released

Wed, 11th Sep 2013
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As predicted on the NZ Enterprise Tech podcast, the iPhone 5S is coming to us in Champagne, Slate and Grey colours.
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iOS 7 GM released to devs

Wed, 11th Sep 2013
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Apple releases Gold master version of iOS 7 to developers, final version before public release on September 18th.
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Apple iPhone 5S Has a fingerprint reader?

Sun, 8th Sep 2013
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Leaks suggest Apple’s upcoming iPhone 5S might feature a fingerprint reader, with photos on Weibo and Mashable bolstering the credibility of the claim.
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Google creates HelpOuts

Sun, 1st Sep 2013
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Google's new 'HelpOuts' service in beta lets small businesses and Fortune 500s offer paid expertise through video sessions similar to Hangouts.
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Steve Ballmer retires as CEO of Microsoft

Sat, 24th Aug 2013
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Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft corporation announced Friday morning Seattle time that he would be retiring from Microsoft when they find a replacement.
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ICT Networking: Kiwi Style - A Few Quiet Yarns

Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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by Alistair Ross If you are an ICT professional then you'll know how important that networking is to building relationships in the industry.
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Apple profits down 22%

Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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Although Apple's iOS developers in China have risen rapidly (now 500,000 - 70% year on year growth), iPad sales have started to slow.
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Microsoft announce once in a lifetime reorgansiation

Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer takes control in major reorganization, aiming to innovate and fend off challenges from rivals.
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99% of Android mobile phones susceptible to newly found takeover attack

Sat, 6th Jul 2013
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Recent vulnerability means that 99% of all android phones could be exploited to the point where they could be completely overidden.
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HTC Profits down 83% from last year

Sat, 6th Jul 2013
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HTC's profits plummet by 83% despite high praise for its flagship HTC One, shedding light on the tech firm's struggles amid fierce competition.
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Windows 8.1 Preview Released - Users not impressed at first glimpse

Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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Windows 8.1 Preview disappoints users with minor improvements and persistent interface issues, despite the return of the start button.
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Making Sense of Apple's Latest WWDC Keynote: iOS7, Mavericks & More

Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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Apple unfolds iOS7 design, OS X Mavericks and more at WWDC, promising major overhauls and new features for its loyal following.
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Ubuntu 13.04: Raring Ringtail released to little fanfare

Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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Canonical's Ubuntu 13.04, dubbed 'Raring Ringtail', launched quietly, offering polished performance and minor updates.
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Does NZ business have it's head in the sand regarding Disaster Recovery?

Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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<blockquote>Disaster Recovery, or DR, as it's often shortened to, is one of those things that ICT departments love to hate.
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Twitter hacked - up to 250,000 accounts compromised

Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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Twitter blogged yesterday that an attack took place over 'just a few moments' before it was noticed by Twitter staff and shut it down.
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Tim Berners-Lee sparks new thoughts on Open Standards whilst 'Anti-software patents in NZ' campaign continues

Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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This week saw the Inventor of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee come to New Zealand to talk about Open Standards.
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New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013

Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.