Stories by Staff - Page 262
Window opens for Microsoft upgrade
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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microsoft
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windows
Windows 8 set for 26 Oct release, Microsoft says, offering upgrades as low as $14.99 for recent Windows 7 buyers.
Oxygen acquires SAP consultancy firm Stream
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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sap
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uxc
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stream
UXC owned company hopes recent investments in people and resources will help manage the rapidly expanding SAP market.
Network Service Providers extends capacity with merger
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
NSP merges with IT firm Password, expanding to become a full-service system integrator focusing on cutting-edge IT disciplines.
Kiwi firm fixes the video conferencing mess
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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edutech
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video conferencing
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faceme
We've all been disappointed with the quality and technical issues of video conferencing. We look at a kiwi firm determined to fix these messy issues.
Kroll survey reveals cloud growth
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Kroll Ontrack has revealed a surge in cloud storage and virtualisation adoption, but a shortage of proactive protocols in data protection.
Trade Me beats profit forecast
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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ecommerce
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trade me
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advertising
Kiwi online trading company reports maiden full-year profit, with long-term targets also on track thanks to increase in mobile phone trading.
Kim Dotcom hints at Megaupload relaunch
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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twitter
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mega
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megaupload
Kim Dotcom teases Major Megaupload comeback, promising a bigger, better, faster platform in a flurry of tweets amid legal battles.
Facebook faces child porn probe
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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facebook
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social media
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online safety
Australian watchdog group accuses the social networking site of allowing child pornography through the creation of new pages.
Apple registers Russian sales interest
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple registers company in Russia, fueling rumors of direct sales and retail stores. Russians eager for easier access to Apple products.
Vodafone and Ciena deploy NZ’s fastest data centre network
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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uc
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telco
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ciena
New Zealand’s first 100 gigabit per second (Gb/s) data network is now live, linking two of Vodafone’s Auckland data centres through Ciena Corporation.
Eaton reveals channel incentives
Tue, 21st Aug 2012
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eaton
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ingram micro
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distributors
Eaton launches PowerAdvantage Rewards for NZ distributors, offering tiered incentives including tech gadgets and lifestyle rewards.
Jury called in Apple v Samsung stalemate
Tue, 21st Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
Rival companies make no progress in settling their patent lawsuit, meaning a jury will decide America’s largest infringement case.
Facebook investor cashes out
Tue, 21st Aug 2012
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Director Peter Thiel sells most of his stock in the social networking site after the end of the first lockup period.
Nuance look to experience for ANZ expansion
Tue, 21st Aug 2012
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nuance
Speech and imaging software company hopes new ANZ MD Gordon Clubb can draw on three decades of experience to drive local success across the region.
Huawei CEO strengthens ties Down Under
Tue, 21st Aug 2012
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uc
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telco
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rakon
Fresh from agreeing a US$56m deal with Kiwi firm Rakon, Huawei’s CEO Ren Zhengfei arrives in Australia to cement their credentials as a mainstream vendor.
Head to Hollywood with Toshiba
Tue, 21st Aug 2012
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smartphones
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spacetech
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digital entertainment
Toshiba resellers offered trip to Tinsel Town, rewarding sales success across the region through their channel promotion.
Apple hits record high
Tue, 21st Aug 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple hits all time high Apple has become the world’s most valuable company of all time after a surge in stock propelled its value to US$623bn.
Your invite - McAfee in Auckland for Channel Event
Tue, 21st Aug 2012
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casb
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risk & compliance
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mcafee
McAfee hosts a partner summit and security conference in Auckland on 13 September, presenting new programs, solutions, and industry insights.
Motorola files Apple lawsuit
Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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smartphones
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Motorola Mobility launches lawsuit against Apple, demanding a US ban on iPhones and iPads, amid escalating patent disputes.
NZ's Rakon strikes deal with Huawei
Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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partner programmes
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rakon
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sales
Auckland-based company has agreed a deal with Huawei Technologies, stretching five years and quadrupling sales.