Retail stories - Page 579
Aussie online shopping site comes to NZ
Tue, 6th Apr 2010
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Australia's online shopping juggernaut, CatchoftheDay, launches in New Zealand, giving local manufacturers a platform to clear stock within 24 hours.
Apple sold 300,000 iPads on first day
Tue, 6th Apr 2010
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Apple's iPad launch day success: Over 300,000 units fly off the shelves, alongside a million apps and numerous e-books purchased.
HP releases 'iPad killing' Slate video
Tue, 6th Apr 2010
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HP's latest blog reveals its plans for a tablet, focusing on design and delivering an optimal mobile experience.
Only 20% of iPad apps free
Tue, 6th Apr 2010
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With 80% of iPad apps charging fees, customers face high costs in a market dominated by pricey games and subscriptions.
Positive reviews as iPad hits US stores
Sun, 4th Apr 2010
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With large crowds and lines and a number of stores selling out within minutes, the iPad has launched to positive reviews in the US.
Regulation is a fact of life
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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uc
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blackberry
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vodafone
Vodafone NZ's Stanners talks regulation, collaboration, and competition while eyeing the future with tech advancements and challenges.
The $1.5 billion question
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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uc
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axis
NZ commits to a £1.5 billion Ultra Fast Broadband network, boosting access for 75% of homes, schools and workplaces within 10 years.
New iTunes released in time for iPad
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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apple
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itunes
iTunes version 9.1 is now available, with expanded Genius features and a new section for books, which will integrate with the iPad.
final fantasy XIII
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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final fantasy
Final Fantasy XIII dazzles with unmatched visuals and a gripping narrative, setting a new standard for the RPG genre.
The Full Transaction
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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usb
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kpis
Mobile printing is revolutionising New Zealand's instant transaction demands, allowing companies to finalise deals on-the-spot and boosting efficiency.
Join the information highway
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Small businesses face the digital dilemma of document management to boost efficiency and sustainability on the information highway.
Consolidation: less isn't always more
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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digital entertainment
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video
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vms
As we dive into VMs and hardware pooling, the overlooked challenge of security zoning emerges, revealing virtualisation's complex impact.
GeoSmart targets new channel partners
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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roi
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partners
Following the release of Route2Go Lite, the firm is looking to boost its number of channel partners and is offering incentives for those who deal in volume.
iPad pre-order demand exceeds supply
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Pre-orders have swamped Apple and forced it to push back its shipping date for some customers, leading analysts to expect high iPad sales throughout the year.
Greenpeace fires data centre power warning
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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yahoo
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nato
Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo and Facebook have been called upon to power their data centres with renewable energy sources.
New initiative for US internet privacy
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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uc
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software development
A think tank has been formed in the US calling for better internet user privacy in a new online civil right initiative called Digital Due Process.
Nintendo DSi XL price point announced
Tue, 30th Mar 2010
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nintendo
Nintendo has announced that its upcoming DSi XL handheld console, due to hit shelves from April 15th, will retail for AU$299.
Apple to launch mobile advertising platform
Mon, 29th Mar 2010
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google
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apple
Apple is set to shake up mobile advertising with the rumoured launch of its iAd platform, potentially dealing a blow to Google's ad dominance.
iPad apps pricier than those on iPhone
Mon, 29th Mar 2010
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retail
According to leaked screenshots from the iPad app store, it appears that iPad apps are far pricier than their iPhone counterparts.
Music Matters campaign pushes legal downloads
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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itunes
The Music Matters campaign urges consumers to support artists by downloading music only from legal sources, with backing from Spotify, iTunes, and even Napster.