Stories by Staff - Page 423

Commerce Commission to review UBA pricing
Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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unbundled bitstream
The Commerce Commission to expand UBA pricing review, considering additional components beyond data transmission costs.

DICE releases Battlefield 3 gameplay footage
Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dice
DICE unveils first glimpse of Battlefield 3 with stunning single-player gameplay footage, promising jets, prone play, and huge battles.

New Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword trailer
Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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gaming
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nintendo
Nintendo reveals thrilling new Skyward Sword trailer at GDC, showcasing enhanced Wii MotionPlus swordplay. Ocarina of Time 3DS remake drops in June.

Mario game announced for 3DS
Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
The team that brought you the incredibly popular Super Mario Galaxy series is hard at work on a Mario title for 3DS.

Govt considering UFB delay?
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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uc
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cloud services
InternetNZ says the option to delay or scrap the UFB process is a possibility being considered by parts of government.

Telecom CEO praises analogue phone response
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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dr
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cloud services
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earthquakes
Telecom calls on New Zealanders to donate old landlines to help those without power following the Christchurch earthquake.

Vodafone Christchurch update - March 2nd
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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uc
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cloud services
Vodafone supports Christchurch customers with free calls, waived fees, and aid packages after the quake, while expanding network capacity.

Minecraft dev announces collaboration with Penny Arcade
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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digital entertainment
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minecraft
Minecraft creators, Mojang, partner with Penny Arcade's Jerry Holkins for a new game, Scrolls, blending card and board game elements.

Warner Bros. appealing Australian Mortal Kombat classification refusal
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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warner bros
Warner Bros. seeks to overturn the Australian Classification Board's refusal to classify Mortal Kombat, citing comparable titles on sale.

DC relaunches reseller programme
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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brocade
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distribution central
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riverbed
Distribution Central has detailed this year's annual business development programme for the channel, dubbed DC Experience 2011.

Ex-Apple manager pleads guilty to fraud
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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public cloud
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Former global supply manager, Paul Devine, admits taking bribes in return for giving information that led to manufacturers winning Apple contracts.

Skype to use Citrix technology
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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virtualisation
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uc
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daas
Better online conferencing facilities, based on Citrix's GoToMeeting technology, will be offered by Skype later this year.

A time-saver from Inland Revenue
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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ird
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online services
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business support
Struggling to find time to contact Inland Revenue? Their online services at www.ird.govt.nz offer a convenient solution for managing your taxes and accounts.

Does Apple's key designer want out?
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipod
Jonathan Ive, Apple's Senior VP of Industrial Design and the man responsible for the iPod, is said to be eyeing a move back to the UK.

HP signs $400m cloud deal
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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dc
HP secures USD $400m deal to transition Centrica to a private cloud setup, enhancing cost-efficiency, flexibility, and environmental impact.

A Guide to Digital TV
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
As New Zealand edges towards digital TV, households must choose between Freeview and SKY by Nov 2013 to keep their screens flickering.

Sweating the small stuff
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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uc
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telco
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enable networks
Struggling with supplier issues? The key lies in mutual respect and clear communication, not power play. Here's how to enhance performance.

How business has failed IT like a bad parent
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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uc
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telco
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enable networks
Businesses likened to negligent parents for failing in IT governance and responsibility, a critique urging better oversight and engagement.

There's money and numbers in leasing
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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equico
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allied telesys
A study by NZ ICT leasing firm Equico shows 42% of companies lease some or all ICT equipment, with a third of non-leasers eyeing adoption soon.

Where is my cash?
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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telco
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enable networks
Done the work, parted with a product, or engaged in consultancy services? Then be sure you get paid for it, says Sarah Lochead-MacMillan, Director of SLM Group.