Stories by Staff - Page 210
Mobile magic helps Trade Me beat IPO outlook
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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ecommerce
Trade Me's mobile expansion fuels a net profit rise of NZD $37.5m, beating IPO outlook and driving strong performance across its business portfolio.
Gates moans over Microsoft's mobile mistakes
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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microsoft
Bill Gates questions the lack of urgency in innovation over the last few years, criticising Microsoft's early mobile strategy.
Rackspace opens up Data Centre doors
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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rackspace
Rackspace celebrates opening of its Sydney data centre, marking a year of growth and the culmination of a multi-million dollar investment.
Shortage of IT talent to boost salaries in 2013
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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ict
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developers
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public sector
A shortage of IT talent in New Zealand will lead to higher salaries and multiple job offers for professionals in 2013, says Robert Walters.
New cable blows govt arguments away - Labour
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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uc
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government
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telco
The new undersea cable between Auckland and Sydney proves that a second cable is necessary to increase competition.
IBM update: Outage continues
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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ibm
Yesterday's outage at IBM's South Auckland data centre continues despite the company making the issue a high priority.
Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP systems at risk
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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windows
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dimension data
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internet explorer
Urgent patch released for Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP after vulnerabilities found, could let hackers take control, says Dimension Data.
Microsoft tops CIO vendor list
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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virtualisation
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it automation
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microsoft
Microsoft named most indispensable 'mega-vendor' by CIOs in survey by US investment bank Piper Jaffray, with 45% choosing Microsoft as most important vendor.
Adobe CEO avoids Aus pricing questions
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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martech
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google
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adobe
Shantanu Narayen refuses to answer questions on how the company can justify charging Aussies $1,400 more for its software.
Telco trio unite to improve ANZ connectivity
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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uc
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telco
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telstra
Telecom, Vodafone, and Telstra announce a collaborative venture to boost ANZ connectivity by constructing a new submarine cable.
At work with Office 365 for Business
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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retailers
With Microsoft's announcing worldwide availability of Office 365, we made sure to check out the product line down at TechDay Towers.
Safety first: Change those passwords
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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uc
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unisys
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telco
In wake of the Yahoo Xtra breach, experts call for NZ users to urgently refresh passwords, amid fears of widespread ID thefts.
Samsung's Galaxy S III Mini hits NZ
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Compact version of company's flagship smartphone to hit Kiwi stores later this month, but can we afford another gadget?.
Resign with grace, not hate
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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linkedin
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employment
Leaving a job gracefully can protect your professional reputation. Here’s how to ensure a dignified departure, with tips from LinkedIn's career expert.
Major Rakon investor halves stock
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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rakon
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shares
Harbour Asset Management reduces shareholding from 9.04% to 5.15% following cuts to the company's annual earning guidance.
PM opens IBM's Auckland delivery centre
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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westpac
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unitec
John Key on hand to formally open IBM's first New Zealand delivery centre, creating up to 400 new jobs in the process.
ARANZ GEO improves international footprint with double scoop
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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crm
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software development
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aranz geo
ARANZ Geo enhances global presence by appointing Richard Ertel as operations manager and Bonnie Struthers as Key Accounts manager.
Google begins search for retail stores
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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google
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apple
Reliable source claims search engine is in the early stages of building stand-alone retail stores across the U.S.
Frequent Facebook hacks no big deal
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Despite a sophisticated attack last month, Facebook says no user data was compromised, attributing its success to a robust security response and culture.
Keep calm and carry on? Or switch internet provider?
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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uc
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telco
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contact centre
Yahoo Xtra attack worse than first feared, with around 60,000 passwords cancelled by Telecom in a desperate bid to halt the breach.