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Amazon advances the 3D printing market... or does it?
Amazon

Amazon advances the 3D printing market... or does it?

Amazon dips a toe in 3D printing with a personalised product store, but will it revolutionise the market? Early signs suggest not yet.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
Slingshot opens up global content to restricted Kiwi users...
Digital Entertainment

Slingshot opens up global content to restricted Kiwi users...

Slingshot unshackles leading video streaming sites, giving New Zealanders access to content that was previously restricted.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2014
Is cloud operator lock in an issue for enterprise ?
Public Cloud

Is cloud operator lock in an issue for enterprise ?

As enterprises juggle multiple cloud platforms, the Cloud Ethernet Forum aims to ease interoperability, despite resistance from leading providers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014
A round up of the last year for AeroHive in NZ
EduTech

A round up of the last year for AeroHive in NZ

There has been a hive of activity within the New Zealand business of wireless vendor Aerohive over the last 12 months.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2013

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Tweet tweet: #AmazonWishList
Amazon

Tweet tweet: #AmazonWishList

Amazon unveils #AmazonWishList, letting users add items to their wishlist directly through Twitter. A new way to shop is here!.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2014
CEO strategy: How many cloud places will consumers need?
Apple

CEO strategy: How many cloud places will consumers need?

Recently I took a photo of Copenhagen airport on a beautiful sunny morning, shortly after take-off. I used my phone of course...

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2014
Sky's the limit as Westcon NZ launches new cloud services
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Sky's the limit as Westcon NZ launches new cloud services

Westcon Group NZ launches Cloud Managed Services platform with Amazon and Symantec, set to go live on 1st September.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
The Amazon Story: Don't worry we'll make it up with volume
Amazon

The Amazon Story: Don't worry we'll make it up with volume

Amazon unveils its Fire phone, but experts question its impact on competitive shopping, amidst continuous profit challenges.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2014
Can the Amazon smartphone burn Apple's market share?
Payment Technologies

Can the Amazon smartphone burn Apple's market share?

Laced with high-end features, will this device be the cocktail to succeed in a market dominated by Apple & Co.?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2014
Amazon to set world alight with Fire smartphone
Amazon

Amazon to set world alight with Fire smartphone

Amazon has unveiled its first smartphone, Fire, which features breakthrough technologies Dynamic Perspective and Firefly.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2014
Startup? Global company? How the cloud answers very different tech requirements
Hyperscale

Startup? Global company? How the cloud answers very different tech requirements

From startup Parrot Analytics to global Tait Communications, both find cloud solutions like AWS key to meeting their diverse tech needs.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Sat, 10th May 2014
Voice Control: Why Apple, Google and Microsoft need to fight back
Gaming

Voice Control: Why Apple, Google and Microsoft need to fight back

Digital platform providers are competing to find the next big method to grab consumers' attention: voice control and monitoring.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2014
Microsoft challenges Amazon with mega Azure pricing cuts…
Public Cloud

Microsoft challenges Amazon with mega Azure pricing cuts…

Microsoft instigates price war, slashing Azure costs by up to 65%, pledging to match Amazon on cloud service prices in a bold move.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
Android devices fuel strong tablet growth...
Microsoft

Android devices fuel strong tablet growth...

Worldwide sales of tablets to end users reached 195.4 million units in 2013, a 68 percent increase on 2012, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2014
Apple ahead of the tablet game as Samsung trails
Lenovo

Apple ahead of the tablet game as Samsung trails

Apple dominates the tablet market, shipping 26 million units in Q4 2013, but faces challenges from competitors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2014
Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand
Microsoft

Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand

Apple dethrones Coca-Cola, clinching the title as the World's Most Valuable Brand, say Interbrand. A historic shift spotlighting tech's rise.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
PS4 Delay? Or just greater demand?
Gaming

PS4 Delay? Or just greater demand?

PlayStation 4 day one pre-orders face potential frustration as supply of new consoles may be very limited, leading to delayed delivery.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2013
Apple and Amazon find Appy ending
Apps

Apple and Amazon find Appy ending

Apple and Amazon have concluded their legal battle over the app store term, agreeing to dismiss ongoing lawsuits in a Californian court.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013