Stories by Staff - Page 227
Sektor Payments business sold to Verifone
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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sektor
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verifone systems
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distributors
Agreement reached to acquire Sektor Payments, the EFTPOS division of the Sektor Group, distributing VeriFone EFTPOS terminals.
Apple gives iOS beta 4 to developers
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Apple rolls out iOS 6.1 beta 4 to developers, hinting at a pre-2023 update with bug fixes, enhancements, and minor features tweaks.
Computers will learn human senses in five years
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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robots
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ibm
A list of innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live and interact during the next five years.
RIM invites analysts to BB10 event
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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smartphones
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healthtech
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blackberry
RIM launched a BB10 tech preview for selected customers, boasting early access to new smartphones and enterprise solutions.
Enterprise networking - It affects every CIO
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
CIOs face changing digital landscapes as the ONF promotes software-defined networking, aiming to simplify enterprise connections.
iPhone 5 hits two million Chinese sales
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's iPhone 5 achieves record-breaking sales of 2M units in China in just three days, marking the fastest rollout in Apple history.
Top 10 overused professional buzzwords 2012
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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linkedin
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buzzwords
As 2013 nears, LinkedIn reveals creative and motivated remain top overused buzzwords among its now 187 million global members.
ASB app links up with Trade Me
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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apps
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trade me
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banking
ASB customers can make payments directly to Trade Me sellers in the latest enhancement to the mobile banking app.
25 videos that made YouTube history
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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youtube
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founders
At five years old with two billion views per day and counting, we take a look at the videos which made YouTube history.
NZ rejects international teleco treaty changes
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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uc
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government
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telco
NZ stands firm against global telecom treaty amendments, championing a free internet and rejecting increased state control, says Minister Adams.
NZ Superannuation Fund buys 35% stake in Datacom
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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datacom
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new zealand superannuation fund
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investment
Conditional agreement reached to purchase New Zealand Post’s 35% stake in technology services company for $142 million.
Trade Me shares halted as Fairfax sees $1.5 bln payday
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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trade me
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fairfax media
Shares in Trade Me have been halted as Australian publisher Fairfax Media sells its remaining 51 percent in the New Zealand online auction site.
Asia-Pacific embraces BYOD
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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mdm
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personal computing devices
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byod
BYOD is sweeping the Asia-Pacific region with 70% of firms supporting employee-owned devices, Ovum reports, but CIOs still face major strategy challenges.
Top 13 Security Predictions for 2013
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
2013 set to witness a surge in cyber threats, from critical infrastructure attacks to more sophisticated exploit kits, warns Kaspersky Lab.
Fairfax sells 51% of Trade Me shares
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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trade me
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fairfax media
Fairfax Media divests its majority 51% stake in Trade Me for NZ$810m, aiming to slash debts amidst scrutiny. Critics call the sale bonkers.
New Adobe Photoshop clicks into gear
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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martech
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adobe
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creative technologies
Adobe Photoshop boosts Creative Cloud with exclusive new features, promising a hub for creatives with endless tools and collaborative opportunities.
PayPass 'Tap Go' galvanises Kiwi retailers
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Kiwi shoppers embrace 'Tap and Go' as popular retailers roll out MasterCard's PayPass ahead of Christmas, promising swift transactions.
Telstra enters cloud-based Whispir deal
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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telstra
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whispir
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banking
Telstra invests AUS$4m in Aussie firm Whispir, beefing up its cloud-based communication tools and eyeing expansion in Asia.
Kiwi company launches online solution
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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social media
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shuttlerock
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volution
New Zealand innovators launch Shuttlerock, an online software revolutionising content management and social media strategy for businesses.
BNZ and Vodafone celebrate sweet 16
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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uc
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telco
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contact centre
BNZ and Vodafone hit a 16-year partnership milestone, signing a 'significant' six-year extension to boost corporate telecom services.