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Craig Scroggie named CEO of NextDC
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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Craig Scroggie ascends as CEO of Australia's NextDC, heralded by Bevan Slattery’s praise for his unparalleled energy and leadership.
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TelstraClear in gun after Fair Go going-over
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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TelstraClear faces customer fury after a 'Fair Go' report details the ISP's poor response to a special deal, leading to a promise of improved service.
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UFB for $59 per month?
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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Tauranga residents can now access UFB for just $59/month with EOL's LightWave Lite, the cheapest in NZ, but with a speed cap and VoIP plan buy.
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Cross-device collaboration from Alcatel-Lucent
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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Alcatel-Lucent teases Kiwis with a new, tablet-friendly OpenTouch Conversation platform for seamless cross-device collaboration, launching Q4.
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Sydney e-retailer implements 'Internet Explorer 7 tax'
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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kogan.com
Sydney's Kogan charges 6.8% 'IE7 tax' on purchases to nudge users away from outdated browser, promoting web efficiency and upgrades.
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Online video market ‘large and evolving’: Sky
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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Sky foresees global giants entering NZ's 'large and evolving' online video market, amidst regulatory scrutiny over competition barriers.
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Apple to ditch Ping
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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Apple's social network, Ping, is set to be axed in the next update of iTunes as it has failed to resonate with consumers.
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Unisys joins mobility fray
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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Unisys enters the mobile services arena, releasing a suite aimed at assisting CIOs in managing the BYOD trend and enhancing enterprise mobile security.
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Vodafone NFC trial gets thumbs-up from customers
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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Vodafone's NFC payment trial in NZ garners universal praise from users, signalling a future where wallets may become obsolete.
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Porn industry to cash in on tablets: analyst
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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Juniper Research predicts the porn industry will see a five-fold revenue increase from tablets by 2027, capturing a third of all adult content spending.
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New UC platforms from HP
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
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HP launches new UC platforms, targeting enterprises with quick deployment options for Microsoft Lync and a customizable solution with Polycom.
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Apple announces MacBook Pro with Retina Display
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
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Apple unveils a 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display, promising unparalleled clarity. Expect a hefty price for high-res luxury.
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OS X Mountain Lion coming in July
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
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Apple announces OS X Mountain Lion for July, with new features such as Messages app and Power Nap, enhancing integration with iCloud.
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What's new in iOS 6?
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
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Apple unveils iOS 6 at WWDC in San Francisco, featuring Facebook integration, Siri updates for iPad, and a new Maps app.
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Deja vu as RimuHosting takes over HostingDirect’s VPS business
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
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RimuHosting takes the reins of HostingDirect's VPS business, promising a seamless transition for clients, echoing a similar move in 2009.
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Three tips for smartphone security
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
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Cyber Security Awareness Week highlights smartphone safety: David Hall from Symantec advises on strong passwords, wipe functions, and remote wipe commands.
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Competition winners offered trips to the home of tech entrepreneurship
Mon, 11th Jun 2012
Leaders of top teams at Auckland and Wellington Startup Weekend events to win four weeks promoting their startups in San Francisco.
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No iOS 6 for original iPad: rumour
Mon, 11th Jun 2012
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Latest mobile operating system expected to debut in beta tonight, but evidence suggests early device may not be supported.
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No accounts breached after password hack: LinkedIn
Mon, 11th Jun 2012
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linkedin
LinkedIn assures users that no accounts were breached following last week’s password hack, with compromised passwords swiftly disabled to prevent access.
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Govt to save $119m in 3-year deal with Microsoft
Fri, 8th Jun 2012
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Govt's 3-year pact with Microsoft could slash software costs by $119m, says Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain, eyeing flexible, user-centric licensing.