Retail stories - Page 546
Atlas Gentech focuses on unified communications
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Atlas Gentech has begun a renewed focus on unified communications, and Plantronics products, as part of a change in its distribution strategy.
Review: Red Eye Wireless Security Camera
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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This wireless security camera was initially pitched at rural and business users, but its application in the consumer space cannot be ignored.
Review: Parrot Ar Drone
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Here's one of the more interesting devices that we've ever been sent for review: a remote-controlled quadricopter that you can pilot using your iPhone or iPad.
Plan for disasters
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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cloud services
CCiNZ, in partnership with CRM Consulting, recently hosted an event on Business Continuity and Disaster recovery planning.
Sony: PSN fully restored by end of this week
Tue, 31st May 2011
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Sony confirms PSN's full restoration in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and NZ by week's end after a month-long security breach saga.
Maxnet releases cloud-based backup
Tue, 31st May 2011
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Maxnet has said it will make all backup traffic free, so any backups and restores will not count towards data caps.
Telecom to sell Sky alongside home lines
Mon, 30th May 2011
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Telecom and SKY have announced a deal to enable the telco to sell television services alongside home line, mobile and broadband products.
Update: Google Wallet another sign that NFC is close
Fri, 27th May 2011
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Google Wallet, Google's new NFC-based payment system in partnership with MasterCard, signals the imminent rise of NFC technology in everyday transactions.
2degrees to open 2nd Wellington store
Thu, 26th May 2011
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2degrees celebrates its 2nd Wellington store opening this Friday on Lambton Quay, promising great deals on handsets and thrilling giveaways.
ComCom to issue proceedings against Telecom for discrimination
Thu, 26th May 2011
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The Commerce Commission is to issue proceedings alleging that Telecom is likely to have discriminated under the Telecom Separation Undertakings.
Opera encores on iOS
Wed, 25th May 2011
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Opera Mini refreshes iOS with a 90% data compression edge, zippy browsing, and sleek social sharing. Grab it free from the App Store.
Telecom to split for UFB
Wed, 25th May 2011
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Telecom announces its split into two companies, Chorus and Telecom, to remodel the telecom industry, following its major UFB contract win.
UFB partners announced
Tue, 24th May 2011
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The government has reached agreements with Telecom New Zealand and Christchurch ratepayer-owned Enable Networks to roll out the UFB network.
Microsoft wants you! To join the Avatar Army
Tue, 24th May 2011
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Join Microsoft's Avatar Army on Facebook for a chance to win 100,000 MS points, valued over $700. Hurry, the contest ends on 29 May 2011!.
Gentrack's billing selected for United Water
Mon, 23rd May 2011
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Utility software specialist Gentrack won a bid to provide billing software for United Water's Auckland customers.
RadiumOne leads way on social data advertising
Mon, 23rd May 2011
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RadiumOne dominates social-data advertising, boosting retailer returns from USD $8 to USD $14 per ad dollar, now acquiring widget firms to solidify hold.
New content planned for PlayStation Store reopening
Fri, 20th May 2011
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Sony's PlayStation Store reopens on 24 May with new content, offering twice-weekly updates and free games for PSN account holders.
Fibre Watch: Forbearance or for worse
Thu, 19th May 2011
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The Government's regulatory holiday flip-flop highlights - once again - how farcical the whole UFB process has become.
Rumour: Apple to bring NFC tech to iOS?
Wed, 18th May 2011
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Apple may introduce NFC tech in iOS devices, aligning with trends in contactless payments and bolstering its retail capabilities.
Big names join forces to fight Apple trademark
Wed, 18th May 2011
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Tech giants Microsoft, Nokia, HTC, and Sony Ericsson join Amazon in challenging Apple's 'App Store' trademark in Europe as too generic.