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Stories by Staff - Page 211

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Consumers say NO to internet tracking
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Digital consumers around the world are starting to tire of their personal data being collected across the internet.
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Vodafone: Govt roaming reviews sensible
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Vodafone applauds NZ and Aus government review of roaming rates, citing competition and customer demands are driving prices down.
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Police porno pretenders preying on porn public
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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police
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Porn site users, cue embarrassing red cheeks among the male Kiwi community, are under risk from scammers impersonating New Zealand Police.
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Donate Your Desktop for charity
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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donate your desktop
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city mission
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partners
New Zealanders can now support charity daily via Donate Your Desktop, simply by allowing advertisers to use their computer's desktop background.
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City quartet receives UFB upgrade
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Orcon launches UFB in four additional cities across New Zealand, allowing access to the country's new $1.5bn network.
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Better tech = better head start for SMEs
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Investing in better technology, human capital and managing costs will give businesses a head start in 2013, according to recent findings.
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On the ball Orcon in Facebook putdown
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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facebook
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orcon
Orcon dazzles with witty Facebook retort amidst minor connection hiccup, proving even technical glitches can have a humorous side.
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Smartphone sales grow, everything else, not so
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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Smartphone sales soar to 207.7 million units in Q4 2012, overshadowing feature phones' sharp decline, predicts Gartner.
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Malicious malware websites multiply by 600%
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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malware
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Global websites containing malicious malware have multiplied by a worrying 600%, with 85% of legitimate web hosts playing home to the sites.
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NZ businesses embrace 4G LTE service
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Levels of Kiwi business interest in the service on the rise according to Telecom New Zealand, with global revenue set to reach US$340bn by 2017.
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Apple updates MacBook Pro prices
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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Apple is making the MacBook Pro with Retina display faster and more affordable with updated processors and lower starting prices.
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Better late than never... Xtra security warning
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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yahoo xtra
Telecom finally rolls out a password change program for Yahoo Xtra accounts compromised in a recent cyber attack, affecting about 5% of users.
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Canterbury boost for non-for-profit Tech companies
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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Ministry of Social Development and Microsoft launch project to improve technology capability following the Canterbury earthquakes.
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Rakon shares hit record low
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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Shares in Auckland-based Rakon hit a historic low after slashing annual earnings guidance, plummeting 24% and wiping out NZD $17m in market value.
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Emulex accepts 88% of Endace shares
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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endace
Company declares the offer unconditional as to the level of acceptances, extending the offer period by 14 days, to 1 p.m (GMT) on February 26.
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Don't be a mug this Valentine's Day
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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cybersecurity
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norton
This Valentine’s Day, online dating offers paths to romance, but beware of cybercriminals. Norton shares five tips to help you stay safe.
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BNZ launches game-changing banking aimed at youth
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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fintech
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online banking
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BNZ unveils YouMoney, a groundbreaking, customisable banking experience for the youth, setting a new standard in personalised banking.
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Exol/Simms to be merged into ED
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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Exol New Zealand will be fully integrated into Express Data business while county manager Paul Johnston will leave the company.
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Will Telecom drop Yahoo?
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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yahoo xtra
Telecom review email service for broadband customers after Kiwi breach in 'phishing attack.' CEO admits change is needed.
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Kim Dotcom's Mega mission
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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mega
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.