United States (US) stories - Page 156

Amazon targets Australian and New Zealand growth, listing multiple cloud service roles in Sydney as part of a strategic expansion in the region.

Kim Dotcom tells SBS Dateline he's fighting the US on charges, vows to protect internet freedom: Mega is not just a business, it's a mission.

Jade Software wins significant ports business contract in the US for its terminal operating system Master Terminal.

Kim Dotcom's Mega.co.nz faces 150 copyright notices just days post-launch, despite claims of ignorance due to encrypted user data.

Purpose-built international arena for technology enthusiasts could soon be a unique showpiece of the future Christchurch city.

Microsoft's profit dips as anticipation for new Office slows sales, despite hitting a record $21.5bn revenue in S2. Shares fall 1.4%.

Abandoning its censorship policy on video games, the Chinese government has instead poured millions of dollars into developing its own piece of gaming weaponry.

Ruckus Wireless storms into the top 10 of IEEE Spectrum Patent Power 2012, hailed for its high-quality, innovative Wi-Fi technology patents.

New Zealand tech firm ActionStep breaks into the US market, delivering cloud-based legal practice management solutions aimed at over 45,000 law firms.

United States Patent and Trademark Office grants Silver Peak re-examination as companies battle of patent infringement.

Apple reaches a milestone, capturing 53.3% of the US smartphone market ahead of Christmas, led by iPhone 5 sales.

Silicon Valley start-up Nimble Storage is hitting the New Zealand market. Heather Wright talks to the company's Asia Pacific executives about their pl.

Sir Richard Branson becomes the first LinkedIn Influencer to surpass one million followers, doubling Barack Obama's count and setting a new record.

Nintendo launches TVii for Wii U in North America, promising a unified second-screen experience for TV, cable, and on-demand services.

Kiwi caught in FBI swoop on global Facebook scam ring, facing charges in a cybercrime operation that cost users NZ$1 billion.

Company introduces Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, a subscription service covering children's books, games, educational apps and videos.

Ericsson seeks to ban Samsung US sales, citing patent infringements after failing to agree on licensing terms, spurring legal battle.

Joint international criminal investigation close down the largest credit card data theft in Australia's history.

ARANZ Geo launches its new Christchurch HQ, marking a milestone in its recovery from the earthquakes that rocked the city over two years ago.

Launch becomes the first direct, on-ground marketing the internet communications giant has done across the region.