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Ingram Micro secures Playbook tablets
BlackBerry

Ingram Micro secures Playbook tablets

Ingram Micro exclusively distributes Blackberry's Playbook in NZ, as part of a wider deal with Research In Motion, challenging top tablet rivals.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
RIM all go in New Zealand
BlackBerry

RIM all go in New Zealand

Despite RIM's challenges, Blackberry's footprint in New Zealand is set to grow, with new deals and the PlayBook launch on the horizon.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2011

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RIM's app-ology
BlackBerry

RIM's app-ology

RIM compensates Blackberry users with over $100 in free apps after network outage, alongside a month of free tech support for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2011
RIM struggling to rectify Blackberry disruptions
BlackBerry

RIM struggling to rectify Blackberry disruptions

RIM scrambles to fix global Blackberry outages affecting millions, with Europe to South America hit by disruptions due to a failed switch.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2011
SAP aims to mobilise HR
iPad

SAP aims to mobilise HR

SAP unveils mobile apps for on-the-go HR management, transforming how businesses engage with HR processes and bolstering workplace flexibility.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2011
Android outsells iOS two to one.
iOS

Android outsells iOS two to one.

A Nielsen survey reveals Android is outselling iOS two to one in the US, with Android capturing 56% of recent purchases compared to iOS's 28%.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2011
Doing more with voice commands
Plantronics

Doing more with voice commands

Plantronics introduces Vocalyst, a voice command service, aiming to revolutionise headset use with hands-free email, news, and social media updates.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2011
Apple resetting iCloud Backup data this week
iOS

Apple resetting iCloud Backup data this week

Apple to reset iCloud Backup on Sept 22, hinting at the imminent iOS 5 launch and possible new iPhone release, raising stakes for RIM.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2011
Still no joy in RIM results
BlackBerry

Still no joy in RIM results

RIM's woes deepen as profits plunge by over 50% and shipments fall short, despite hopes pinned on new Blackberry 7 range.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2011
BYOD – The new market for New Zealand resellers
Wireless Networks

BYOD – The new market for New Zealand resellers

NZ businesses embrace BYOD, sparking a boom for resellers with increasing demand for wireless network solutions to support devices.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Network security
Data Loss Prevention

Network security

In the fast-evolving world of network security, businesses must tailor sophisticated solutions to fend off email threats and data breaches.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
A look into Microsoft's crystal ball
Microsoft

A look into Microsoft's crystal ball

At Dynamics Day, Microsoft NZ's Paul Muckleston peeks into the future, eyeing growth for Windows Phone and new horizons for Bing and Kinect.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2011
US Govt investigating patent deal
Apple

US Govt investigating patent deal

US investigates tech giants' $4.5bn Nortel patent deal, probing potential use against Google in legal tussles.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
RIM to expand in APAC region
BlackBerry

RIM to expand in APAC region

RIM, behind the Blackberry brand, partners with Brightstar to boost its presence in APAC, eyeing wider reach across Oceania's markets.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2011
RIM to cut workforce by 11%
BlackBerry

RIM to cut workforce by 11%

Blackberry maker to cut 2000 jobs in effort to revive plummeting share price, with redundancies to follow. #Blackberry #jobcuts.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2011
Google strikes back
Google

Google strikes back

Google readies a counterstrike in the patent wars, eyeing InterDigital's arsenal after a recent consortium setback.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2011
Nortel patent purchase approved
Microsoft

Nortel patent purchase approved

A consortium of tech giants, including Apple and Microsoft, wins Nortel patents for $4.5 billion, outbidding Google in a key patent war victory.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2011
150 million users for Apple's iCloud
Apple

150 million users for Apple's iCloud

Apple's iCloud set to revolutionise with 150 million users, following a surge in interest for its free and premium services, reveals RBC Capital survey.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2011