Stories by Staff - Page 597
Technology does not isolate, study says
Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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facebook
A new Pew study counters claims that the Internet isolates users, showing it enhances social interaction and community engagement instead.
Telco well placed in Deloitte Fast 50
Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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digital signage
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displays
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samsung
Telecommunication providers had a strong showing in this year's Deloitte Fast 50, which ranks the fastest growing companies in New Zealand.
Get real on rural broadband
Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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healthtech
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government
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tuanz
Federated Farmers and TUANZ challenge government to invest more in rural broadband roll out for productivity and social gains.
Loyalty offers trouble for Telecom
Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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commerce commission
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guidance
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investigation
[Updated - Telecom responds]Loyalty offers made by Telecom Wholesale between December 2008 and July 2009 are the subject of Commerce Commission proceedings.
Analysts hammer Telecom on govt. broadband plan
Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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kordia
Telecom's Q1 results briefing was dominated by one question today – what is the company going to do about Ultra Fast Broadband?.
NZ misses out on Unisys solution
Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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telstraclear
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unisys
It's on the market to 30 million Latin American subscribers, but a Unisys voice to text application developed in Wellington is not available here.
Google Wave used in malware scams
Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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malware
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Scammers exploit Google Wave's popularity, using fake invite generators to distribute malware via forums and Twitter, warns Symantec Security Response.
XT sales below expectation
Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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vodafone
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acquisition
The XT Network is considered a key plank in Telecom's transformation plan, so how has it performed? Today's Q1 briefing was the first chance to find out.
Renaissance gets gold from Adobe
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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martech
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adobe
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renaissance
Renaissance appointed as Adobe Gold Channel Partner, promising enhanced service and training to customers in New Zealand.
Observatory Crest adds Arbor
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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distributors
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partners
Observatory Crest secures ANZ distribution rights for Arbor Networks, bolstering global network security solutions in the region.
Businesses see technology as key differentiator
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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hp
In a global survey by HP, over 90% of senior executives foresee unpredictable business cycles, with nearly 75% viewing technology as crucial to success.
CIO budget remains steady
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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it budget
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analyst report
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economic downturn
A new IDC survey found that 75% of surveyed CIOs in ANZ faced the economic downturn without cutting IT budget or staff, but still implemented cost savings.
Another jail term for computer porn
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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dia
For the second time in a week a man has been jailed for 20 months after trading child sexual abuse images on the Internet.
Beatles catalogue on USB
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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apple
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usb
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photography
The entire Beatles catalogue will soon be available on a limited edition, apple-shaped USB device, featuring re-mastered audio and exclusive visual content.
Apple announces App store milestone
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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apple
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retail
Apple has announced that more than 100,000 apps are currently available on its iTunes App Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
Waikato University joins iTunes
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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apple
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itunes
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technology gifts
Waikato University leaps onto the digital stage by joining iTunes U, offering over 200 free educational podcasts to a global audience.
2degrees goes 3G
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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vodafone
Mobile company 2degrees is set to integrate a 3G spectrum across its new network just 12 weeks after launching its brand to the market.
Modern Warfare 2 PC multiplayer capped at 18 players
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Infinity Ward confirms maximum of 18 players for PC version of Modern Warfare 2, dropping from 32 in previous game.
Tale of two Ministers - Conroy and Joyce
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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telstra
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bandwidth
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speed
They're both in charge of billion-dollar broadband builds which, if they can pull them off, will turn their countries into broadband leaders.
Auckland DHB, Gen-i and Alcatel Lucent trial mobile solution
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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healthtech
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government
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blackberry
Auckland Hospital is trialling its first mobile telehealth solution, partnering with Gen-i and Alcatel Lucent for a three-month pilot, which began on 1 October.