Stories by Mike - Page 5
Telecom to de-list from NYSE
Fri, 8th Jun 2012
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Telecom to de-list ADRs from NYSE on 9th July, aiming to cut administration costs. Shares remain on NZX, ASX. Second-half EBITDA forecast at USD $560M.
Kiwi reseller to drive BlinkMobile in ANZ
Fri, 8th Jun 2012
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Mobile Mentor selected to set foundation for mobile enterprise application platform provider’s local expansion.
The Pirate Bay scoffs at search ban suggestion
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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digital entertainment
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file sharing
RIAA says search engines should block illegal file sharing sites – why the most popular site of all thinks it’s a good idea.
Pressure on Telstra to confirm NZ plans
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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Telstra faces intensifying pressure to outline its future in NZ amid rumours of selling TelstraClear to Vodafone. Speculations rise on potential market moves.
Nasdaq to pay US$40m for Facebook fumble
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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Nasdaq proposes a US$40m fund to settle Facebook IPO mishaps, facing criticism for inadequate compensation and undermining competitors.
Quality, not cost now driving VoIP uptake
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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Businesses prioritise voice quality over cost, driving a surge in VoIP adoption for enhanced communication efficiency.
Toshiba ultrabook offers ultra-wide screen
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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14.4-inch screen boasts 21:9 aspect ratio, meaning you can watch movies as the makers intended - only much, much smaller.
Free UFB breakfasts with Orcon
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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Special Auckland events for consumers, businesses and schools who want to know more about making the most of fibre.
Ron Jeremy fronts for PETA’s new .xxx site
Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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Animal cruelty prevention charity continues its tradition of edgy campaigns with website on controversial domain.
‘Our job is to make a hero of the CIO’: Commvault
Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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cloud solutions group
Commvault is empowering CIOs in New Zealand through combined reseller and end user events, marking a significant shift towards independent marketing strategies.
MYOB offers free websites for SMBs
Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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westpac
MYOB and Westpac team up to boost kiwi SMBs' online presence with free website access for a year, aiming to support 10,000 businesses.
'Turn IPv6 on and leave it on'
Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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ipv6
Facebook, Google, and other major internet firms will permanently switch to IPv6 at midday NZT today, marking a pivotal step in global internet infrastructure.
Microsoft shows off Halo 4 at E3
Tue, 5th Jun 2012
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Microsoft dazzles E3 with the return of Master Chief in Halo 4, claiming it to be 2012's biggest release alongside other exciting announcements.
Vodafone NZ in talks to buy TelstraClear
Tue, 5th Jun 2012
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Vodafone NZ eyes TelstraClear acquisition in a move that could bolster its 4G spectrum and reshape the telecommunications landscape.
Facebook trialling parental controls for under-13s
Tue, 5th Jun 2012
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Facebook is testing new parental controls to allow under-13s on the network, with parent-linked accounts to monitor usage.