Stories by Staff - Page 372
RIM all go in New Zealand
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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smartphones
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blackberry
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rwc
Despite RIM's challenges, Blackberry's footprint in New Zealand is set to grow, with new deals and the PlayBook launch on the horizon.
HP launches TouchPad tablet with webOS
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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smartphones
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motorola
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hp
HP debuts its TouchPad tablet featuring the innovative webOS, aiming to revolutionize the market with unique multitasking and integration capabilities.
Apple to offer large, thin laptops by Christmas
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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tablets & laptops
Apple gears up to unveil an ultra-thin, large-screen laptop by Christmas, bridging the gap between its MacBook Air and Pro models.
Mobiles, social media key for customer communications
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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uc
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social media
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telco
Kiwi businesses urged to leverage mobile and social media as 70% of New Zealanders now use social platforms and 36% access the internet via mobile devices.
Telecom under attack from Labour
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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chorus
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labour
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tuanz
Labour slams Telecom for monopolistic practices, demands tighter regulations. Clare Curran criticises secretive UFB deal process, proposes network regulator.
Fibre Watch: The $5 million question
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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uc
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chorus
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telco
As Telecom releases details of its asset split, Paul Reynolds' future with the company after its de-merger remains unclear.
Too many businesses still not online
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
New report finds only 32% of NZ businesses online, lagging behind global peers and impeding national growth on the world stage.
Microsoft releases OneNote for iPhone in NZ
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Microsoft's OneNote app now graces iPhones in NZ and other countries, with Microsoft aiming for wider Office suite accessibility.
Assassin's Creed animated movie detailed
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Ubisoft unveils 'Assassin's Creed Embers', a CGI short film finale for Ezio’s epic, set to enrich the upcoming Assassin's Creed saga this November.
Interview with Space Marine developers, Relic
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Relic dives deep into the Warhammer 40,000 universe with Space Marine, crafting a game of relentless action and meticulous lore fidelity.
All go for Mango
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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microsoft
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windows
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operating systems
Microsoft's Mango OS has been released to manufacturers, meaning Windows Phone 7 handsets could hit the market in the coming months.
InterDigital fires patent shot
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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smartphones
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google
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nokia
InterDigital takes legal action against Nokia, Huawei, ZTE, alleging patent infringements amid rumours of Google's interest in the tech firm.
Toshiba targets gamers
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Toshiba gears up to entice gamers with new Satellite notebooks, boasting AMD’s latest processors for enhanced performance and graphics.
Google backs down over name policy
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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google
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facebook
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users
Google amends its Google+ naming policy after backlash for banning users with pseudonyms, offering warnings and clearer guidelines to avoid suspensions.
RIM to expand in APAC region
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
RIM, behind the Blackberry brand, partners with Brightstar to boost its presence in APAC, eyeing wider reach across Oceania's markets.
Second customer for Pacific Fibre
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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iinet
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pacific fibre
Australian ISP iiNet becomes the second to support Pacific Fibre's ambitious trans-Pacific internet cable, aiming to bolster competition.
1 billion phone & tablet chips shipped
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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iinet
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pacific fibre
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chip
ARM reports a 21% profit surge, shipping 1.1 billion chips Q2, as tech dominates phones and tablets globally. Future growth anticipated.
Toshiba channel partners in RWC comp
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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toshiba
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rwc
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partners
Toshiba incentivizes NZ channel partners with RWC prizes, including final tickets and a home party pack, for top sellers.
Lost in transit
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
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avg technologies
Mobile devices are increasingly lost or stolen during business travel, posing significant risks, especially to SMBs, warns AVG's security expert Lloyd Borrett.
Four things to consider before purchasing small business accounting software
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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supply chain & logistics
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accomplish
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inventory management systems
Accounting software decrease cost and time in preparing financial information and instantly generate reports for decision-making.