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Web Drive to gain 9300 domains in Hosting Direct deal
Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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edge computing
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personal computing devices
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helpdesk
Web Drive’s Open Host to acquire 9,300 domains and 4,000 hosting customers from Hosting Direct, as HD shifts its focus to data centre and ISP connectivity.
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Yahoo hacked in security 'wake-up call'
Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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yahoo
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linkedin
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passwords
Yahoo Voices hit by major hack, exposing over 400,000 passwords in a stark 'wake-up call' for the tech giant's security measures.
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Former Unisys exec to lead SAP in ANZ
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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unisys
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sap
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job moves
SAP appoints ex-Unisys APJ exec Andrew Barkla to lead ANZ, aiming to capitalise on cloud, mobility and big data trends.
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2degrees ranks highest in retail survey
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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uc
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telco
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vodafone
2degrees wins customers' hearts in a retail survey, scoring near-perfect in satisfaction and beating Telecom and Vodafone in service and value.
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TelstraClear sale: what the CEOs say
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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uc
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telstraclear
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telco
Russell Stanners and Allan Freeth talk up companies' complementary qualities; so what does acting Telecom boss Chris Quin have to say?.
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Telecom on target for CDMA shut-down
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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cdma
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xt
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retailers
Telecom readies for CDMA network shutdown on July 31, urging users to switch to XT or risk losing services and possibly their numbers.
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Vodafone buys TelstraClear for $840 million
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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uc
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telstraclear
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telco
Sale includes TelstraClear’s voice and data-based services, its network infrastructure, and its kiwi customer base.
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Google to unveil tiny tablet at I/O: rumour
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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google
Google poised to reveal the Nexus 7, a compact competitor to the iPad, at its I/O conference, with rumours of a $199 starting price.
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Twin additions to Dell XPS range
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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network infrastructure
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xps
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dell technologies
XPS 13 joined by beefier machines for users looking for larger screens, improved battery life or performance graphics.
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Telecom launches its own Android music store
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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digital entertainment
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apps
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digital music
Telecom debuts Android music store for direct song downloads, charging users through phone bills, offering over a million DRM-free tracks.
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Skinny Mobile boss departs
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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skinny
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cdma
Skinny Mobile's chief, Paul O’Shannessey exits just before Telecom’s major network shift, leaving the brand's future uncertain.
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Check out Google’s Jellybean sculpture
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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google
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jellybean
Google adds a jellybean Android sculpture at its HQ, heralding the Jellybean OS release before the I/O conference.
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OpenHost's sexy play for Net24 customers
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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voyager internet
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web drive
OpenHost woos Net24 clients with a cheeky campaign featuring a '70s sleaze, offering free migration and hosting to ditch Voyager's new fold.
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Shoppers, parents and thieves: who should know about Bitdefender 2013
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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bitdefender
Bitdefender 2013 launches with advanced Anti-Theft, Parental Control and Safepay features, enhancing security for users and challenging thieves.
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Should Google's CEO reveal his mystery illness?
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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data privacy
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google
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wsj
Larry Page has missed one engagement and cancelled his appearances at two others, but no-one wants to explain why.
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A united nation of technologists
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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recruitment
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potentia
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candidates
New Zealand's ICT talent gap grows as schools underplay tech careers, prompting recruiters to scout for international talent.
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NV Interactive takes out Microsoft dev prize
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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microsoft
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intergen
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nv interactive
NV Interactive clinches Microsoft's top Web Development Partner prize, highlighting NZ's tech prowess on the global stage.
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Did Apple raise its wages to trump a New York Times report?
Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Ahead of NYT exposé, Apple lifts employee wages, sparking debate on insider info use for preempting media critique.
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Apple-Motorola patent case dismissed 'with prejudice'
Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
A US judge halts the Apple-Motorola patent feud, ruling neither proved need for damages, hinting this won't end tech industry battles.
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Connector Systems targets SMBs with Imation deal
Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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storage
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smb
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imation
Connector Systems partners with Imation to supply New Zealand resellers with storage and data security solutions aimed at small and medium businesses.