Stories by Staff - Page 573
Exeed signs two new product ranges
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The distributor has announced that it will now offer Luxul Wireless products and Lockitdown hardware security devices.
Valentine's Day an opportunity for identity thieves
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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bitdefender
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banking
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moth
Valentine's Day spells danger for online daters, warns BitDefender, as the search for love opens doors to identity thieves and scams.
Start-ups to compete for $85,000 in prizes
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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fintech
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financial systems
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myob
Ten IT start-ups will vie for USD $85,000 in prizes during TIG's Planet 2010 event in Auckland, with major rewards in IT and business services.
Renaissance joins Apple Consultants Network
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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apple
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renaissance
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Renaissance Limited joins Apple Consultants Network in New Zealand, aiming for a turnaround after a $2.7m loss in 2009.
Valentine scams: Romancing the stony-hearted
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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chillisoft
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distributors
Cybercriminals harness Valentine's Day, concocting scams from fake dating sites to malware eCards. Beware of their unloving schemes.
Microsoft: Windows 7 battery fears unfounded
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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microsoft
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tablets
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telemetry
Microsoft has rejected claims that Windows 7 is a battery hog, or is delivering false warnings about faulty or depleted batteries in laptop computers.
[Update] Ezio returns to Rome in Assassin's Creed III
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Speculation about the upcoming final chapter of Assassin's Creed III can now be put to rest as Ezio returns as the central protagonist in Rome.
[Update] Ghost Recon headed to Wii
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Ubisoft's popular <i>Ghost Recon</i> series is coming to the Nintendo Wii with <i>Ghost Recon: Future Soldier</i>. Xbox and PlayStation versions also released.
Another big Patch Tuesday
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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microsoft
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security vulnerabilities
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patching
Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday is a big one, containing 13 security bulletins to fix 26 vulnerabilities in Windows and Office.
Fibre in the ground this year
Tue, 9th Feb 2010
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uc
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government
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fibre
Prime Minister John Key is promising that physical work will<br />have begun on the Government's Ultra Fast Broadband plan by the end of the<br />year.
Apple willing to drop iPad price
Tue, 9th Feb 2010
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple may slash iPad prices if initial sales falter, echoing their strategy with the iPhone, to remain nimble in response to market demand.
Working for a safer Internet
Mon, 8th Feb 2010
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online safety
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safer internet day
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kids
Safer Internet Day on Feb 9th aims to educate young ones on safe online practices, featuring new animated tours from Hector's World.
2010: No change expected for ICT salaries
Mon, 8th Feb 2010
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trade me
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business analyst
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salaries
Hudson Recruitment's 2010 Salary Guide for ICT roles has revealed that salaries saw no significant change in 2009 and are expected to remain 'constant' in 2010.
Statistics NZ launches Business Toolbox
Mon, 8th Feb 2010
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government
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statistics nz
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sme
Statistics NZ has launched Business Toolbox, a free online toolset aimed at SMEs, providing easy access to market data and industry performance.
iPhone loses market share to Android
Mon, 8th Feb 2010
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apple
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technology gifts
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smartphones
According to new research, the iPhone's hold on the smartphone market share is slipping while Android continues to grow.
Tandberg Data names ANZ Channel Sales Manager
Mon, 8th Feb 2010
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tandberg data
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channel ecosystem
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job moves
Paul O'Connell appointed as Tandberg Data's Channel Sales Manager for ANZ, aiming to enhance partnerships and focus on the SMB market.
Limelight fault affects NZ online gaming - Updated
Mon, 8th Feb 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
A routing problem with the Australian Limelight servers has caused problems for Kiwis attempting to access certain online gaming services over the weekend.
Will phone apps attract new business?
Mon, 8th Feb 2010
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hertz
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availability
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technology gifts
Two rental car apps from Hertz and Apex spark debate on the future of business platforms. Will apps become paramount in attracting new customers?.
2degrees backer extends ownership; offers Haitian update
Fri, 5th Feb 2010
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uc
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vodafone
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partners
Shareholding in 2degrees has changed once again with majority owner Trilogy International increasing its stake in the fledgling mobile operator.
The Sims turns 10
Fri, 5th Feb 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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EA's hit game series, The Sims, celebrates its 10th anniversary. The franchise has sold over 125 million units worldwide.