Stories by Staff - Page 172
Is the writing on the wall for US spying?
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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spying
Kim Dotcom's projection on US embassy in Berlin condemns American surveillance, likening NSA to East Germany's Stasi.
Light at the end of the tunnel for struggling SMEs
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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SMEs in NZ are cautiously optimistic for 2013, buoyed by positive revenue outlooks and Christchurch's rebound leading the economic charge.
BlackBerry smartphone takes aim at gamers
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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BlackBerry targets gamers with its new A10 flagship smartphone, boasting a 5 Super AMOLED display and powerful specs aimed to rival top devices.
NZ spies carry damaging disguise
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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government
NZ plans to extend spy laws spark fears of unchecked surveillance and privacy invasion, questioning the morality of mass data collection.
Microsoft Office Store heads to NZ
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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Following strongest Office 365 quarter, Microsoft brings Office and SharePoint Store to the masses - adding 22 countries including New Zealand.
Kiwi mobile payment technology 'Optimizing' global potential
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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risk & compliance
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optimizer hq
Businesses in Europe and Asia will be the first to benefit from a New Zealand developed mobile payment device.
PC woe as sales slow
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
Worldwide PC shipments fell for fifth consecutive quarter, the longest duration of decline in the PC market’s history, begging the question - are PCs finished?.
Microsoft extends Windows Phone support
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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windows phone
Software giant issues Windows Phone U-turn, revealing the support lifecycle will be extended from 18 months to 36 months.
Sonic to return and save the day…..for Wii U
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sega
Good news for Nintendo Wii U and 3DS owners emanating from the US as it appears Nintendo has signed an exclusive worldwide partnership with SEGA.
Kiwis rebel against online GST proposals
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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retailers
New Zealanders hit out over government proposals to review taxing overseas purchases online, a move which has been welcomed by retailers.
Could controller familiarity save the day?
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
For years now the controller debate has raged on, still used as the old scape goat by your mates when you beat them on your console...
Should NZ gamers thank Sony?
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Sony opts for optical drives over downloads, safeguarding NZ gamers against slow net speeds and high data costs.
DB Breweries 'Sapping' into potential
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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risk & compliance
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personal computing devices
DB Breweries taps SAP expertise to mobilise its organisation of more than 500, improving service to customers as a result.
Fans demand Microsoft reverses Xbox One U-turn
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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microsoft
A movement emerges for Microsoft to restore original Xbox One features, with a petition at change.org demanding digital sharing options.
Two in, two out for InternetNZ
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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Four councillors were elected to the InternetNZ Council this week, including the appointment of a new InternetNZ Fellow.
Facebook slams NZ spying law
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
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google
Social networking giant seeks an exemption over government proposals which could see over two million Kiwis spied on by authorities.
Telcos: Compete less, collaborate more
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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microsoft
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google
Ovum urges telcos to reduce competition and increase collaboration, citing over 3,500 service launches since 2009. Innovation, not rivalry, is key to survival.
Is dial-up internet dying?
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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uc
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government
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telco
Telecommunications Service Obligation review suggests the days of internet dial-up services could be numbered….
Telecom awarded Microsoft Lync 2013 certification
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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telco
Telecom becomes NZ's only Microsoft Gold Partner with Lync 2013 cert, promising simpler, cost-effective business communication solutions.
Vodafone launches 4G in Taupo
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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4g technology
Taupo leaps into the future with Vodafone's 4G launch, becoming the fifth NZ location to enjoy blazing-fast mobile speeds.