Stories by Staff - Page 225

Bargain hunters urged to get ahead of the queues for Boxing Day bargains by shopping online this Christmas Eve.

Gartner predicts 15% of social media reviews will be fake by 2014, as brands face FTC litigation over deceptive endorsements.

Tumblr launches its anticipated iPad app with full features, including Markdown and GIF support, now available for free on the App Store.

Apple's Austin expansion adds 1-million-square-feet to its Texas base, aiming to create 3,600 jobs in a US$304m investment for growth.

After 11 years at Telecom, CFO Nick Olson resigns to join Fletcher Building; the company will start recruiting a successor in the New Year.

Vodafone's Instant Network restores crucial communication in Typhoon Pablo-hit Mindanao, aiding thousands to reconnect and facilitating life-saving relief work.

Websense named leader in IDC MarketScape report for web security. TRITON architecture praised for integration and effectiveness.

Offered through the UNITY partner program, new security accreditation will increase understanding of F5’s security offerings to drive revenue.

Panasonic auctions ten Smart Viera TVs with a starting bid of NZD $1 on Trade Me, with all proceeds going to New Zealand’s Starship Children’s Hospital.

Riverbed seals OPNET buyout, merging to lead in application and network performance management with new unit led by Paul Brady.

Michelle Amery takes the helm as Symantec's NZ Country Manager, poised to lead enterprise and consumer sectors from 1 January 2013.

Potential safety hazard where the internal lithium-ion rechargeable battery may overheat and pose a fire risk to customers.

Samsung halts its quest to ban Apple products in Europe, advocating for consumer choice amid ongoing patent battles.

Kiwi workers face a 'workation' over Christmas, with over 40% unable to switch off, tethered to tech, says Regus report.

Despite growth, analysts predict Microsoft will trail five years behind Apple in smartphone shipments, holding just 9% global market share by 2017.

Social networking site releases review of the past twelve months, looking back at the people, moments and things that created the most buzz in 2012.

Antonio Leone brings 17 years of expertise in IT to OKI as the new Marketing Manager, eyeing brand growth and bolstering sales strategies.

Vodafone credits New Zealand customers’ calls to Fiji, Samoa, and American Samoa following Cyclone Evan, aids relief with equipment and USD $10,000 donation.

Charlie Bit My Finger, the 2007 viral sensation, has hit over half a billion views, netting the Davies-Carr family up to GBP £100,000 in advertising revenue.

Some of our youngest learners are losing out thanks to the government’s lack of progress in closing the digital divide.