Stories by Staff - Page 486

Telecom finalises the sale of AAPT to iiNet for A$60m, marking a step in refocusing on its core businesses, with total transactions yielding A$140m.

Apple enthusiast and software developer Matthew Roscoe from Foundation Business Software makes some iPad confessions.

In our mobile world, the battle between netbooks and smartphones heats up. Which will reign supreme for business on-the-go?.

Sitecore boasts over 50% revenue growth, reaching record business performance and expanding global footprint, in its latest fiscal year.

Small NZ businesses embracing social media as part of their online strategy see higher website revenues, reports the Domainz eBiz Review.

Trade Me Jobs eyes top spot over Seek with a 35% surge in visitors, edging closer to becoming NZ's preferred job search platform.

Working remotely is now simpler and more affordable, with mobile technology transforming business connectivity for SMEs.

Businesses are set to invest $1.8bn in location-based advertising by 2015, blending GPS, wi-fi, and Cell-ID for focused campaigns.

Greg Sharp to swim Lake Taupo for prostate cancer awareness, aiming to break a 1985 record while rallying the IT industry's support.

Engaging people when they’re out and about is the latest craze in social media, spearheaded by foursquare (foursquare.com).

USB devices are a major emerging threat to the security of data in SMEs, according to a survey conducted by Panda Security.

Many small businesses handle other people’s personal information on a daily basis – such information can be vital to eCommerce.

The iPhone 4 dazzles with its Retina display and dual cameras, but its leap from the 3GS is not as vast as hoped, despite overcoming early US criticisms.

Harness the power of technology to become a creator in film, music, and art, no Hollywood bigwigs needed. All you require is passion and the internet.

Kiwi girl, 5, battles rare disease; family urges donations via Givealittle to ease financial strain. Join the cause at www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/jasmine.

Tired of being told you’re not old enough for Facebook? Wish you could be like your older brothers and sisters and chat with your friends online?.

Malware attacks skyrocket with a 508% increase in malicious web links in the first half of 2009, targeting Microsoft Office and PDF readers.

Google has launched Gmail voice and video chat for US users, enabling phone calls to landlines via browser. Video calls also supported with webcams.

Microsoft defends users after reports of Russian authorities using piracy charges to seize computers of dissidents.

Printers are an often necessary but sometimes debilitating expense, and often you have to go the whole hog in order to get a quality machine.