Stories by Staff - Page 238
Cracks under the Surface for Microsoft
Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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Microsoft admits to flaws in Surface tablets as owners face cover splits, promising replacements for affected users.
Images sting Google with $255k damages
Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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yahoo
Google to pay $255k to Melbourne man for defamation after linking him with underworld figures in search results.
Legal fees on Apple according to UK
Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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samsung
UK court orders Apple to pay all legal fees after a false and misleading apology in Samsung patent case further fuels tech rivalry.
Symantec announces all-in-one backup app
Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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data protection
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
Symantec has launched the Backup Exec 3600 Appliance, offering a unified, cost-effective solution for virtual and physical backup and recovery systems.
BlackBerry 10 gets security nod ahead of launch
Mon, 12th Nov 2012
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BlackBerry 10 earns FIPS 140-2 certification, ensuring top-notch security for government and enterprise use ahead of its market debut.
Toyota driving forward with Interactive Intelligence
Mon, 12th Nov 2012
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interactive intelligence
Toyota NZ gears up customer service with Interactive Intelligence's advanced communication suite, slashing costs and boosting satisfaction.
Is Windows 8 prone to infection?
Mon, 12th Nov 2012
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malware
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cybersecurity
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windows
Bitdefender finds Windows 8 prone to malware, with a 15% vulnerability rate even with Windows Defender activated.
ATI Bill passes second reading
Mon, 12th Nov 2012
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government
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ati
New Zealand's parliament advances the ATI Bill, aiming to transform innovative ideas into market-ready products and fuel economic growth.
Southern Cross Network denies Labour claims
Mon, 12th Nov 2012
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network infrastructure
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southern cross cable
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labour
Company denies 'misleading and inaccurate media release', insisting no ‘catastrophic failure’ occurred on the Southern Cross Cable.
Apple agrees HTC patent deal
Mon, 12th Nov 2012
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personal computing devices
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htc
Apple ends hostilities with HTC, striking a decade-long patent deal to close all lawsuits. A move fostering innovation over litigation.
Twitter resets passwords after hacker threats
Sat, 10th Nov 2012
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Twitter reset passwords for thousands, warning of phishing threats. The company admits the mass action may have been excessive, causing user inconvenience.
US healthcare giant to acquire Kiwi solutions provider
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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emendo
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mckesson
McKesson announces deal to buy NZ's Emendo, aiming to slash global healthcare waste with predictive planning tech.
Hertz strikes deal with Kiwi Wi-Fi car services
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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Idataroam partners with global car giant Hertz across ANZ, providing innovative mobile Wi-Fi solution to customers.
Telecom takes on 2degrees with senior phone
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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Telecom unveils R203, a budget-friendly handset targeting seniors, challenging 2degrees' launch with big buttons and smart safety features.
Shining light Lenovo records $8.7 billion sales
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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PC-maker records growing sales to defy struggling PC market, becoming the number one vendor in the laptop industry.
Microsoft introduces Skype in the workspace
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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New online platform for businesses to instantly connect with potential customers, partners and suppliers across the globe.
Facebook timeline apps and music…a year on
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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facebook
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timeline
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dpa
Social networking site celebrated one year anniversary of the launch earlier this week, we check out how it's getting on.
Protecting the Edge is Crucial in a Cloud Environment
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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martech
UPS manufacturer APC explains the importance of keeping your network edge running when your systems are in the cloud.
Apple wins rounded rectangle patent
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Android camp likely to be concerned as Silicon Valley company awarded design after examination of prior art and works.
Winning schools sketch vision for a UFB future
Thu, 8th Nov 2012
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amazing ideas search
Winners of Telecom’s inaugural ‘Amazing Ideas Search’ have been chosen regarding how Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) can enhance our lives.