Stories by Staff - Page 375
Parents asked to purchase iPad 2
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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personal computing devices
Orewa College in Auckland sparks debate by asking Year 9 parents to buy iPad 2s for enhanced learning, amid concerns over cost.
Mac sales likely to exceed expectations
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Analysts predict surging Mac sales as Apple set to announce impressive $24.75bn earnings, eclipsing forecasts. Full report due tomorrow.
Euro leagues secured for All Blacks Rugby Challenge
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
All Blacks Rugby Challenge game to feature top European leagues, expanding options for rugby fans with 93 teams and 31 grounds.
Advice for 'the modern CIO'
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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hudson
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recruitment
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volution
Modern CIOs need more than tech savvy; leadership and business skills are key, says a new report. A shift towards CEO-like roles is emerging.
Pacific Fibre chooses cable builder
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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uc
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network infrastructure
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telco
TE Connectivity to build Pacific Fibre's trans-Pacific cable, a $320m project aiming to enhance funding and expand customers.
Toshiba launches notebook-friendly TVs
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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toshiba
Toshiba unveils innovative TVs in New Zealand, designed to seamlessly connect with notebooks, catering to the interconnected lifestyle.
Microsoft event enters 16th year
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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microsoft
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Tech.Ed's 16th year promises to be a landmark event, drawing over 2,500 IT pros to Auckland. Tickets are selling quickly!.
30% of businesses still outside cloud
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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unisys
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it professionals
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cyber attacks
Almost a third of businesses and government organisations in the UK are still not using cloud computing, survey finds.
Telcos to re-join dispute scheme
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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uc
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unisys
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telco
Smaller telcos set to rejoin the dispute resolution scheme in light of new pricing and practice changes effective next month.
Game review: Journey (Beta)
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Journey Beta review: Thatgamecompany's latest offering promises a serene desert adventure, raising anticipation for its full release.
Adventure photographer to speak at Yoobee
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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yoobee
Tonight at Yoobee Newmarket, adventure lensman Tony Harrington shares how tech reshapes photography, drawing on his globe-trotting exploits.
Toll free costs slashed for small biz
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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voip
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2talk
2Talk unveils G0800, slashing small business toll-free costs by up to 70%, in a major boost for UK entrepreneurs.
Ubisoft cracks down on second-hand game sales
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Ubisoft tackles second-hand game sales with Uplay Passport, requiring buyers to pay extra for certain features on used copies.
VMware unveils cloud suite
Fri, 15th Jul 2011
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
VMware's latest vSphere 5 suite is set to revolutionise New Zealand's server workloads, pushing over 50% into virtualisation.
'An evolution of the market'
Fri, 15th Jul 2011
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public cloud
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it automation
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cloud services
Cloud computing is evolving, pushing providers like Hewlett Packard to deliver fit-for-purpose models, says David Fox at Technology@Work in Auckland.
Call of Duty Elite beta launches
Fri, 15th Jul 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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call of duty
Call of Duty Elite beta rolls out, starting tests on its free online services ahead of Modern Warfare 3 launch. Fans buzz over subscription fears.
CEO group to merge with Telco forum
Fri, 15th Jul 2011
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uc
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telco
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tcf
In an industry-consolidating move, the Telecommunications Industry Group is to merge with the Telecommunications Carriers' Forum.
Fibre Watch: UFB outlook cloudy
Thu, 14th Jul 2011
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uc
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fibre
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telco
Pacific Fibre challenges Southern Cross's NZ internet monopoly, securing a $91 million deal with REANNZ amidst a mixed market for fibre broadband.
Invites-only system working
Thu, 14th Jul 2011
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google
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facebook
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social networking
Google+ shows early success with exclusive invites model, drawing over 10 million users in weeks. Analyst Paul Allen predicts numbers could double soon.
Call-centre software offers real-time speech analysis
Thu, 14th Jul 2011
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software
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interactive intelligence
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real time
Interactive Intelligence’s new software, CIC 4.0, provides real-time speech analysis, enabling managers to intervene during live customer interactions.