Stories by Staff - Page 533

'Likejacking' exploit seizes Facebook
Fri, 4th Jun 2010
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A new 'likejacking' scam is tricking Facebook users into spreading unwanted code by promising sensational content, hijacking clicks to spread virally.

Killzone 3 teaser trailer unveiled
Fri, 4th Jun 2010
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Killzone 3's latest teaser, less than a minute long, teases its new melee combat and intriguing plot hints. Now in full 3D for equipped fans.

Internet pioneers announce new social music service
Fri, 4th Jun 2010
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Founders of two of the internet's most successful start-ups have teamed up to create a new social music service.

Greenstone handpicks Integral Axon
Fri, 4th Jun 2010
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Greenstone Energy appoints Kiwi firm Integral Axon to provide IT service desk and desktop support, citing their flexible, business-focused approach.

Telecom offer shows faith in XT
Thu, 3rd Jun 2010
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Telecom has resumed full XT Mobile marketing activity with today’s introduction of a customer-friendly 30-day risk free trial.

MoleMap wins Cisco’s $100k
Thu, 3rd Jun 2010
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Cisco New Zealand has crowned the skin cancer health company winner of its Communications Makeover competition.

Jobs: PCs are like trucks
Thu, 3rd Jun 2010
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personal computing devices
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ipad
Apple's Jobs says PCs will become 'like trucks', vital to fewer as iPad leads digital shift, amidst calls to action over iPhone 4G leak drama.

NetApp names new channel manager
Thu, 3rd Jun 2010
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management
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market
NetApp has named Todd Parsons as Director of Channel Sales and Marketing for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to fortify its brand in the ANZ market.

Hitachi Data Systems opens APAC distribution centre
Thu, 3rd Jun 2010
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storage
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partners
Hitachi Data Systems unveils a $3.3 million APAC distribution centre in Singapore, aiming to enhance service across the fast-growing region.

CEO’s riverside pitch for XT - video
Thu, 3rd Jun 2010
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telco
Amid XT Network woes, Telecom's CEO strolls riverside in Otago for a charm offensive TV ad, urging Kiwis to re-embrace the service with humour and humility.

Recycle your old mobile for money
Thu, 3rd Jun 2010
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cloud services
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websites
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recycling
A new recycling scheme in New Zealand offers between NZD $1 and NZD $512 for old mobile phones, aiming to reduce landfill waste and aid developing countries.

Report: Value of social media missed by SMEs
Thu, 3rd Jun 2010
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Small business owners are still missing opportunities to get customers through using social media, according to a new study in the US.

Google bans Microsoft Windows
Wed, 2nd Jun 2010
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Google ditches Microsoft Windows company-wide for Mac OS and Linux, citing security concerns post-China hacking incidents.

Buy PSPgo get 10 free games
Wed, 2nd Jun 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Sony announces irresistible PSPgo offer: Buy now and claim 10 free games, including hits like Assassin's Creed and GTA. Offer ends Sept 30.

ContentKeeper signs NZ distributor
Wed, 2nd Jun 2010
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cloud services
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collaboration
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packet technologies
ContentKeeper partners with Packet Technologies to distribute its network security solutions in New Zealand, leveraging Pactec's extensive Exinda customer base.

Strong response to $300m rural bb plan
Wed, 2nd Jun 2010
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uc
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vector
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telco
The NZ government's USD $300m Rural Broadband Initiative sparks strong interest, with 39 bids from domestic and international suppliers.

HP sheds 9,000 jobs
Wed, 2nd Jun 2010
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careers
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employment
Company to consolidate data centres and management platforms used to deliver enterprise services over the coming years.

Vote for Kiwi World Cup ‘Google Doodle’
Wed, 2nd Jun 2010
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young people
Google has unveiled the top 10 entries in its first global 'Doodle 4 Google' competition, inviting Kiwis to vote for their favourite football-themed design.

Jetstar trials in-flight iPad entertainment
Wed, 2nd Jun 2010
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apple
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Jetstar to trial iPad entertainment on domestic flights from June, with plans to extend across all networks. Rent for AU$10 per flight.

Business NZ members break ranks over regulation
Wed, 2nd Jun 2010
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government
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commerce commission
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tuanz
An influential lobby group has broken ranks with Business NZ in a cross-submission supporting the regulation of Mobile Termination Rates.