Stories by Staff - Page 510
Sasfis Botnet variants multiplying according to latest Fortinet report
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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network security
Fortinet report reveals a surge in Sasfis botnet variants, evolving to spam users with fake invoices and Facebook links.
Renaissance revenue up, debt reduced
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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yoobee
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retail
Renaissance reports a striking 150% profit surge and debt cut from £3m to under £500k, underscoring a robust business turnaround.
Is Intel trying to elbow its way inside iPhone?
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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devices
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apple
Intel may soon enter the iPhone chip market as reports suggest advanced negotiations with Infineon to acquire its Wireless Solutions segment.
UFB initiative takes another step forward
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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uc
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government
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fibre
Crown Fibre Holdings has received refined proposals for New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, aiming to deliver fibre to 75% of Kiwis in 10 years.
SAP launches new Business ByDesign
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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sap
SAP unveils feature pack 2.5 for its Business ByDesign suite, now available in six countries, and introduces three new starter packages to boost adoption.
2degrees launches 3G network
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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uc
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vodafone
2degrees launches new 3G network in New Zealand, offering affordable mobile broadband in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.
Datacom mourns loss of CEO
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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leadership
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family
Datacom mourns the sudden passing of Group CEO Michael Browne, 47, who suffered a heart attack during a weekend mountain bike ride.
Microsoft NZ dates and details Office Mac
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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devices
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microsoft
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apple
Microsoft NZ sets launch for next-gen Office for Mac in October, offering free upgrades and revealing local pricing.
Exeed appointed Jendi NZ distributor
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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distributors
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partners
Jendi partners with Exeed to expand its innovative communications solutions to NZ, aiming for enhanced SMBs' connectivity with no lock-in fees.
Telecom split confirmed - Chorus2 coming
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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uc
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chorus
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rural broadband initiative
Telecom submits refined broadband plan to NZ govt based on demerger, aiming for fibre availability to 75% by 2019.
New Mafia II trailer released
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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2k games
New trailer 'Kick in the Head' for Mafia II by 2K Czech teases Vito Scaletta's rise from WWII vet to mobster. Out on August 27th for major platforms.
Microsoft tablets a 'job one urgency'
Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
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lenovo
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panasonic
Microsoft vows job one urgency on Windows 7 tablets to rival Apple, as Ballmer promises full-on push with leading tech brands on board.
Profitability.net selects Extreme Networks for virtualised data centre and cloud network
Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
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distribution central
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distributors
Profitability.net teams up with Extreme Networks, deploying a cutting-edge virtualised data centre to power its Appica.com cloud services.
Vodafone launches new SIM range
Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
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mobile plan
Vodafone unveils its new SIMple range, offering flexible, no-contract mobile plans with added benefits for UK consumers seeking more freedom.
Microsoft sticks foot in door of Google-Yahoo Japan deal
Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
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microsoft
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yahoo
Microsoft challenges the Google-Yahoo Japan deal, citing harm to competition and potential market control in Japan.
Ryda departs Ingram's Vantex division
Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
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skyzer
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distributors
Eric Ryda, a key figure at Ingram's Vantex since 2005, announces immediate departure, marking the end of an era for the division.
Game Kingdom to close down
Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
Not surprisingly, a local game-rental website accused of dodgy dealings is now officially closing its virtual doors...
Twitter sends 20 billionth tweet
Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
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twitter
Tokyo-based designer sends Twitter's 20 billionth tweet, sparking global attention and surprising the tweeter himself.
YouTube now offers 15 full minutes of fame
Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
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youtube
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copyright
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partners
YouTube extends its video upload limit from ten to fifteen minutes, citing improved content ID systems that bolster copyright protection.
Endace receives huge cash injection
Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
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endace
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ceo
Endace bags £4.4m from TechNZ for key tech advancements in Cyber Security and Low Latency Monitoring, vowing to boost NZ's economy.