Stories by Staff - Page 232
No win for Windows 8 in US
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 8, is struggling in the US with sales down 21% compared to last year.
AVG updates anti-virus for Android and iOS
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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Mobile security provider responds to growth in mobile security with new safe browsers across operating systems.
Top 5: Tips for xmas online shopping
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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Avoid holiday shopping chaos with these top five online tips to save time, money, and stress this Christmas season, courtesy of LivingSocial.
Kiwi workers using unauthorised BYO apps
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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Kiwi workers defy company policies by using unauthorised BYO apps for better productivity, risking job dismissal, study reveals.
BlackBerry 10 updates developer program
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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RIM says tools updates, new rewards, hardware opportunities, and revenue commitments will drive further momentum among developers.
EXOL cuts Vaughan Nankivell & Huawei role
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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EXOL reshuffles as Vaughan Nankivell leaves Huawei role, signalling a strategic pivot to Australia's market over New Zealand.
Paul Plester leaves Express Data
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Paul Plester exits Express Data after over 14 years, signalling end of era for the NZ tech distributor amid soft market sales.
Gen-i invests in new Wellington and Auckland data centres
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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New facilities to extend company's data centre and cloud capabilities, meeting growth needs of business and public sector clients.
iTunes 11 available for download
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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After delays, Apple rolls out iTunes 11 with a sleek interface and iCloud integration, just before its November deadline.
IDC Australia appoints new ANZ analyst
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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IDC Australia names Shayum Rahim as its senior analyst and lead for software research in Australia and New Zealand.
Intel in trouble?
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Intel's PC market woes deepen as Wall Street slashes sales estimates. Citigroup analyst Glen Yeung highlights weak notebook data and poor growth.
Momentum with Microsoft according to Ballmer
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer defended the company's performance during 2012, highlighting revenue growth and a shift to devices and services.
Seven arrested in Australia’s largest credit card data theft
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Joint international criminal investigation close down the largest credit card data theft in Australia’s history.
New Zealand fails to make tech grade
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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New Zealand's top cities, including Auckland and Wellington, failed to crack the Global Startup Ecosystem Index's top 20 tech hubs, unlike Sydney and Melbourne.
Telcoinabox makes ANZ management merger
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Telcoinabox merges ANZ management teams to bolster growth, aiming to meet the rising demand from non-traditional telecom companies.
Dotcom closing in on NZ mansion
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Kim Dotcom's potential purchase of a $30 million mansion in New Zealand is a step closer as extradition proceedings keep him in the country.
Microsoft sells 40 million Windows 8 licences
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Microsoft has reported selling 40 million Windows 8 licences since its launch, surpassing the early sales pace of Windows 7.
Labour slams Facebook NZ’s $14k tax bill
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Facebook New Zealand criticised for paying only $14,500 tax last year; Labour calls for action against tax loopholes.
Samsung to pay Apple $129,000 per day
Thu, 29th Nov 2012
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South Korean company ordered to make payment after Dutch high court ruling, on top of maintaining their Galaxy Devices ban.
Your chance to see Office 365 in action - Nov 2012
Thu, 29th Nov 2012
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It’s time for those that keep hearing about Microsoft Office 365 to finally understand what the software can really offer.