US stories - Page 18
Apple sold 300,000 iPads on first day
Tue, 6th Apr 2010
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Apple's iPad launch day success: Over 300,000 units fly off the shelves, alongside a million apps and numerous e-books purchased.
New initiative for US internet privacy
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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software development
A think tank has been formed in the US calling for better internet user privacy in a new online civil right initiative called Digital Due Process.
Head of XT resigns
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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Telecom has announced its director of mobile Paul Hamburger<br />will leave the company when his contract expires in July.
Newest ACTA leak reveals NZ's caution
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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physical security
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copyright
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intellectual property
The latest ACTA leak shows New Zealand’s caution, opposing broader powers and ISP liabilities that the US, EU, and Japan seek to include.
Exclusive: Symantec eyes government data strategy role
Wed, 24th Mar 2010
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storage
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healthtech
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government
Symantec hopes to play a significant role in Australia's 15-year data centre strategy, leveraging its strong government relationships, says VP Craig Scroggie.
[UPDATE] Google redirects, China retaliates
Tue, 23rd Mar 2010
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The decision by Google to move some of its Chinese search<br />services to Hong Kong may have kept its promise that searches on Google.
Apple board member passes away at 71
Fri, 19th Mar 2010
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In tribute to Apple board member Jerome [Jerry] York, Apple's US website has been dedicated solely to his memory.
Report: US responsible for most malicious websites
Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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malware
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cybersecurity
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avg technologies
A research study has revealed that most malicious websites are hosted on US servers and not in other countries like China.
The difference between NZ and US - Zeacom
Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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exporting
NZ lags behind the US in customer service automation, but Zeacom's CEO believes there's time to catch up amid recession contrasts.
Telecom bites back on cable
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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network infrastructure
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southern cross cable
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pacific fibre
Telecom International CEO Matt Crockett critiqued Pacific Fibre's $900 million cable project, questioning its geographic feasibility and latency claims.
Microsoft dates Office 2010
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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retail
Microsoft sets Office 2010 release for May 13th for businesses, consumer launch in June. Free upgrade from Office 2007 available.
Devnet eyes NZ Offisync resellers
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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microsoft
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retail
Craig Deveson, CEO of Devnet, is searching for 'strategic resellers' for the Google Apps - Microsoft Office solution.
Apple files lawsuit against HTC
Wed, 3rd Mar 2010
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public cloud
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martech
Apple sues HTC over iPhone tech, hinting at a deeper battle with Google over Android's use of patented innovations.
Call for submissions on controversial ACTA negotiations
Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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physical security
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intellectual property
Commerce Minister Simon Power calls for public submissions ahead of contentious ACTA negotiations in Wellington that will tackle digital copyright enforcement.
Report: Cloud computing is fastest growing tech
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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cloud services
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security
According to an IDC report, cloud computing is becoming the fastest growing technology within the high tech sectors.
Microsoft shuts down huge botnet
Fri, 26th Feb 2010
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Microsoft has gained a court order shutting down a criminal botnet<br />believed to have infected hundreds of thousands of computers around the world.
NZ Microsoft manager promoted to role in US
Tue, 16th Feb 2010
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Anne Frith, from Microsoft NZ, embraces a new chapter as Senior Marketing Manager at Microsoft’s US headquarters, after an illustrious career since 2006.
A living news feed
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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google
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cloud services
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collaboration
Google is teaming up with The New York Times and The Washington Post to revolutionise web news by launching Google Living Stories, an interactive news platform.
Banking on it
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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banking
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partners
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partnerships
BNZ's new CIO, Peter Yarrington, reimagines tech in finance, pushing for innovation amidst global challenges to keep pace with consumer needs.
US House Web sites attacked
Fri, 29th Jan 2010
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investigation
49 US Web sites of both the Democrat and Republican parties have been hacked to criticise President Obama just hours after his State of the Union address.