Developers (Devs) stories - Page 104
App Store sales smashed US$10 billion mark in 2013
Thu, 9th Jan 2014
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Apple's App Store exceeded $10 billion in sales in 2013, with December's $1 billion making it the most lucrative month ever.
A cloud fit for finance
Thu, 19th Dec 2013
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The finance sector seeks a custom-fit cloud solution, stepping into forums to shape a tech future that meets its unique demands.
NZ Video Games Praised in Best of 2013 Lists
Thu, 19th Dec 2013
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NZ's video game industry triumphs internationally, with five games praised in 2013's best-of lists, showcasing the country's creative force.
New global industry association to solve Cloud service provider friction
Thu, 21st Nov 2013
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A new global industry association was launched earlier this year to tackle a whole pile of inter-operability issues between cloud service providers.
Celebrating 30 years of Windows
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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Both iconic and significant in the evolution of personal computing, on November 10, 1983, Bill Gates introduced Windows.
Is Google right, do we have “no legitimate expectation of privacy” in email?
Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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Microsoft accuses Google of invading privacy by reading emails and intercepting personal data transmitted on private Wi-Fi routers.
Microsoft backtracks as devs get early Windows 8.1 access
Wed, 11th Sep 2013
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In what is becoming quite a habit in Redmond, Microsoft has once again relented - providing early access to the release version of Windows 8.1 to developers.
Microsoft reveals Xbox One NZ launch date
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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It is official, the VP of Marketing, Strategy and Business for Xbox – Yusuf Mehdi has confirmed the date that the Xbox One will launch in New Zealand...
PS4 or Xbox One? Game Console decides...
Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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microsoft
So a huge amount of information about 'Day One' releases and online features have been announced from Gamescom over the few days.
Hacked off Apple to overhaul developer systems
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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After Apple takes down developer portal to combat a security breach, the company assures developers by vowing to overhaul it's system.
Microsoft Office Store heads to NZ
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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Following strongest Office 365 quarter, Microsoft brings Office and SharePoint Store to the masses - adding 22 countries including New Zealand.
App Review - Mushroom Wars
Mon, 20th May 2013
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Game developers Creat Studios must think they're fun guys after creating what seems to be an enjoyable game...
Ex-Microsoft GM building 'something secret' at Amazon
Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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Charlie Kindel, ex-Microsoft GM, teases a 'secret' project at Amazon, sparking speculation on April Fools' Day. Fact or jest?.
SimCity sees light at the end of the tunnel
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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EA's rocky SimCity saga nears an end as Maxis GM reports a dramatic drop in game crashes, drawing mixed reactions from fans.
BB10: Re-designed Re-engineered and Re-invented
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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BlackBerry unveils its transformative BB10 and new LTE smartphones in New York, promising a cutting-edge mobile computing experience.
Impending Office release slows Microsoft sales
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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microsoft
Microsoft's profit dips as anticipation for new Office slows sales, despite hitting a record $21.5bn revenue in S2. Shares fall 1.4%.
HP Vertica introduces Big Data Solutions Certification Program
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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HP launches Big Data Solutions certification for its Vertica Analytics Platform, aiming to close the global skills gap in Big Data analytics.
SDNs: Open for business
Fri, 4th Jan 2013
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Open networks mean networks are open for business, says Wayne Neich, Silver Peak Systems regional director Oceania.
Half-finished War Z game causes controversy
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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War Z pulled from Steam amid uproar as players slam the 'zombie survival MMO' for being released in an unfinished state.
TechEd keynote kicks off with data artist
Wed, 5th Sep 2012
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The screeds of data in the world can be made more exciting and less complex, according to world-renowned data artist Jer Thorp.