Stories by Staff - Page 290

Internet groups bringing security guru to NZ
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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Bruce Schneier, cybersecurity expert and author, will share his insights in Wellington on May 1 at events organised by the New Zealand Internet Task Force.

FileMaker offers mobile app for free with new version - Updated
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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document management
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ecm
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martech
FileMaker 12 launches with a now-free mobile app, FileMaker Go, drawing 100k downloads in a week, underscoring its business app leadership.

Case study: how BNZ prospered from 'self-service' Business Intelligence
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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data analytics
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planning
Local bank was one of only 70 organisations worldwide to participate in the Microsoft SQL Server Rapid Deployment Programme. So how'd they get on?.

Trade Me to host overseas retailers
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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channeladvisor
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retail
Deal with international eCommerce platform provider will see even more new goods crowding out the used bargains.

Use real shouts in Skyrim with Kinect
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Skyrim fans rejoice! Shout 'Fus Ro Dah' for real as the latest Xbox 360 update introduces over 200 voice commands via Kinect.

Developer touts 'nuclear option' for used games
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Developer Richard Browne ignites the used game debate, advocating for tech to limit pre-owned sales, aiming to enhance game quality.

Second US$10 bn quarter for Google
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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smartphones
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google
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youtube
Google reports its second consecutive USD $10 billion quarter, driven by strong performances from Chrome, Android, and YouTube.

Holy Moly - Microsoft Office for Mac at rock bottom prices
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Mac users, bag Microsoft Office at up to 24% off on Acquire. A deal or a glitch? Home or business, now's your chance to upgrade.

New TomTom app takes navigation social
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
iPhone and iPad users can now navigate direct to locations on Facebook, as well as share arrival times on Twitter.

2degrees ready for mobile data battle
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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uc
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telco
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2degrees
2degrees turbocharges mobile broadband, adding 8 more cities to its network. Aiming to dominate in a tight race with $400M investment.

Renaissance secures All of Government deal
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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cyclone computers
Renaissance joins ranks as an official Apple supplier for government, winning a pivotal deal to furnish hardware and support through its Yoobee division.

HP kicks off 'converged cloud'
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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public cloud
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cloud services
Best of both worlds as new offering combines private, managed and public clouds with traditional IT solutions.

Autotask establishes ANZ office
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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saas
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crm
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devops
Autotask has opened an office in the ANZ region due to a dramatic increase in demand, aiming to better serve its local partners and clients.

Second UFB retail deal for Telecom
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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telco
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ufb
Telecom secures a second RSP deal with Ultrafast Fibre, boosting fibre rollout in key North Island urban areas.

MMA star to help game studio's fighting title more realistic
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
MMA champion GSP teams with Square-Enix to bring realistic fighting to new game, Sleeping Dogs. The game focuses on triads in Hong Kong.

Ads on mobile devices are the least trusted by consumers: Nielsen
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
Nielsen's study reveals mobile ads are the least trusted by consumers, with traditional media like TV and newspapers still leading.

Nokia prepares market for 'disappointing' Q1 result
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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smartphones
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nokia
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technology gifts
Nokia has warned of 'disappointing' Q1 results, citing a 3% loss in its non-IFRS operating margin amid its ongoing transition phase focused on Lumia sales.

Why telco customers switch
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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government
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commerce commission
Seeking cheaper deals leads the charge in why telco customers switch providers, reveals Commerce Commission study.

Opinion: Security is our number one concern
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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ddos
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telstraclear
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aras
TelstraClear CEO asserts security should top telecom risks, prioritizing user safety over technical vulnerabilities in cyber realm.

Sourcefire on the prowl
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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firewalls
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it training
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network security
Sourcefire is seeking a New Zealand distributor to capitalise on heightened security awareness, as it reports a 40% revenue surge to USD $53.2 million in Q4.