Stories by Staff - Page 211
Consumers say NO to internet tracking
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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ovum
Digital consumers around the world are starting to tire of their personal data being collected across the internet.
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.
Police porno pretenders preying on porn public
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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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.
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.
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.
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.
On the ball Orcon in Facebook putdown
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Orcon dazzles with witty Facebook retort amidst minor connection hiccup, proving even technical glitches can have a humorous side.
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.
Malicious malware websites multiply by 600%
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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websense
Global websites containing malicious malware have multiplied by a worrying 600%, with 85% of legitimate web hosts playing home to the sites.
NZ businesses embrace 4G LTE service
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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juniper networks
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telco
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.
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.
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.
Canterbury boost for non-for-profit Tech companies
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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Ministry of Social Development and Microsoft launch project to improve technology capability following the Canterbury earthquakes.
Rakon shares hit record low
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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rakon
Shares in Auckland-based Rakon hit a historic low after slashing annual earnings guidance, plummeting 24% and wiping out NZD $17m in market value.
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.
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.
BNZ launches game-changing banking aimed at youth
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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online banking
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bnz
BNZ unveils YouMoney, a groundbreaking, customisable banking experience for the youth, setting a new standard in personalised banking.
Exol/Simms to be merged into ED
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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express data
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simms international
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exol
Exol New Zealand will be fully integrated into Express Data business while county manager Paul Johnston will leave the company.
Will Telecom drop Yahoo?
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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telco
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yahoo xtra
Telecom review email service for broadband customers after Kiwi breach in 'phishing attack.' CEO admits change is needed.
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.