Stories by Mike - Page 2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.