Stories by Staff - Page 236
iOS apps hit one million?
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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personal computing devices
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apps
Appsfire claims Apple's App Store has reached 1 million approved apps, despite Apple stating 700,000 last month. Updates to follow.
Bill establishes Special Inquiry into data breaches
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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labour
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electronic data safety bill
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retail
Electronic Data Safety Bill will establish a Special Commission of Inquiry into the spate of disastrous data breaches across government.
Nokia Lumia 920 on Kiwi shelves by Friday
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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smartphones
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Nokia Lumia 920, with cutting-edge PureView camera tech, debuts in NZ this Friday, exclusively on Telecom, for NZD$999.
Samsung shuns Apple settlement
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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htc
Samsung stands firm against Apple, rejecting a settlement offer amid global patent disputes, unlike HTC's recent agreement with the US titan.
Ballmer slams Apple and Android
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Steve Ballmer critiques Apple and Android, praising Windows Phone 8 as a balance between quality and affordability in the smartphone realm.
Flying New Zealand’s ICT flag
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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government
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ict
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bso
New Zealand's ICT sector needs to promote its value more aggressively to attract talent, says Minister Amy Adams.
Telecom launches Windows Phone 8
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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smartphones
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microsoft
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nokia
Telecom New Zealand launches Windows Phone 8 with Nokia, Samsung, and HTC, showcasing the system's integration across devices.
Cisco announces intent to acquire Cloupia
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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cisco
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cloupia
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acquisition
Acquisition to extend Cisco's data centre portfolio with software which enables management of converged infrastructure solutions.
Mako makes four distribution partner deals
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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distribution central
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mako networks
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distributors
Cloud-based network management company grows Asian sales Channel with new deals in Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines.
Key’s Dotcom denial baffles Labour
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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mega
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labour
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megaupload
Labour's David Shearer challenges PM John Key's claim of ignorance about Kim Dotcom, sparking heated debate in New Zealand politics.
Quicken has a new name, look and feel
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Renaming of Reckon’s personal range of software first step in rebranding Reckon product suite under one single brand name.
HP's Reseller Showcase touring NZ Dec 2012
Sun, 18th Nov 2012
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storage
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virtualisation
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encryption
HP Focus Briefings being held to showcase strong sales opportunities, new portfolio provides for channel partners.
Gen-i hosts Jade Software’s new mobile banking solution
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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iaas
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gen-i
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banking
Gen-i collaborates with Jade Software to launch a new mobile banking app, JOOB, aiming to revolutionize customer experiences in banking.
Christchurch company launches online currency converter
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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mahifx
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currencies
New Zealand-based MahiFX has launched an online currency converter tool, offering real-time and historical exchange rate data.
'Buy One FileMaker, Give One Free’
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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apm
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low-code
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software development
FileMaker launches holiday BOGOF deal on FileMaker Pro 12; buy one, gift another for free till Dec 20. Perfect for enhancing business tasks.
Extreme Networks reveals Super Scale Ethernet modules
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
New 40 & 100GbE modules raise the bar on scale as company supports partner Big Switch Networks’ Big Tap and BVS apps.
Cybersecurity predictions for 2013
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
From mass compromises of Wordpress to a spear-phishing attack on the White House, there is no doubt cybercriminals gained confidence and momentum in 2012.
NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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forbes
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transparency
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corruption
New Zealand takes the crown as 'Best Country for Business' in Forbes' rankings, excelling in personal freedom and investor protection among other metrics.
Windows 8 presents massive opportunity for Kiwi devs
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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windows
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twitter
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surface
Release of Windows 8 presents massive opportunities particularly for those developers who are quick to create apps for the new platform.
Vodafone loses 50,000 Kiwi customers
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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uc
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vodafone
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acquisition
Vodafone NZ faces a customer drop of 50,000, leaving it with 2.32m subscribers amidst a competitive market, despite leading with nearly 50% share.