Stories by Staff - Page 555

Vodafone's $12 plan prompts ComCom rethink
Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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Vodafone's $12 offer influences telecom regulation debate, as ComCom rethinks its stance on mobile termination rates, stirring sector responses.

Project management salaries on the rise
Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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apm
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software development
Project management salaries defy the global recession, with 51% of surveyed managers reporting raises and a median global salary hitting USD $90,260.

Microsoft apologises for 'complex licensing'
Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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licensing
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At a summit gathering today in Auckland, Microsoft outlined changes it will make to its software licensing from July 1, 2010.

TelstraClear backs Chorus in govt network
Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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telcos
In a surprising turn, TelstraClear backs Chorus for the government's Ultra Fast Broadband network bid, urging collaboration over competition.

Ubisoft drops paper manuals
Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
The Splinter Cell: Conviction publisher will do away with physical game manuals in an effort to benefit the environment.

Report: YouTube draining corporate bandwidth
Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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yahoo
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twitter
YouTube videos now consume 10% of corporate bandwidth, outpacing all other internet usage, reveals Network Box report.

Office 2010 available to partners April 27
Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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software
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download
Microsoft's Office 2010 reaches RTM milestone and will be available for download by partners on 27 April, with retail availability in June.

mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone
Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
The mophie Juice Pack Air is a rechargeable external battery concealed inside of a protective form-fitting case for the iPhone 3G.

Microsoft investigates Chinese supplier
Mon, 19th Apr 2010
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overtime
Microsoft dispatches auditors to KYE factory in Dongguan, China, after a report on adverse labour conditions. Investigation to ensure compliance with standards.

Modern Warfare developer 'dead'
Mon, 19th Apr 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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infinity ward
An Infinity Ward insider has said that the studio will continue to crumble in the wake of some major staff departures.

Crazy Taxi confirmed for Xbox Live?
Mon, 19th Apr 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Leaked screenshots appear to have confirmed that Sega plans to release an Xbox Live version of its classic Dreamcast title, Crazy Taxi.

Opera Mini sees one million downloads
Mon, 19th Apr 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Opera Mini shatters records with over a million downloads on its debut, touted as the faster alternative for iPhone users, says CEO Lars Boilesen.

Veil lifted on ACTA talks
Mon, 19th Apr 2010
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piracy
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copyright
The public is to get an official peek at the controversial,<br />and largely secret, ACTA negotiations later this week.

WatchGuard launches quarantine server
Mon, 19th Apr 2010
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
WatchGuard unveils Quarantine Server for advanced protection against cyber threats, elevating email security for businesses worldwide.

Israel bans the iPad
Fri, 16th Apr 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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yahoo
Israel enforces an iPad ban over concerns its wireless signals might disrupt other devices, affecting tourists and local app developers.

Google reports 23% year-on-year growth
Fri, 16th Apr 2010
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google
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investment
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financial results
Google reports revenue increase of 23% for first quarter, reaffirms commitment to innovation and heavy investment.

SuiteCloud 2.0 'raises the bar'
Fri, 16th Apr 2010
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
NetSuite has launched the latest version of its cloud development platform for building and deploying business apps.

Kiwi internet usage soars
Fri, 16th Apr 2010
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social networking
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telco
Internet usage in New Zealand has skyrocketed, with 80% of Kiwis online and over a million homes now on broadband, latest stats reveal.

Apple: No more support for iPhone 2G
Fri, 16th Apr 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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twitter
Chief Executive Steve Jobs has confirmed that the company will not be offering any further support for the iPhone 2G.

Symantec responds to latest MS update
Fri, 16th Apr 2010
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martech
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oracle
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adobe
Symantec flags April as crucial for IT admins following Microsoft's patch of 25 vulnerabilities, including 9 critical ones, across its software.