BSO stories - Page 117

Maclean Computing reborn as Maclean Technology
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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The assets of family-owned IT company Maclean Computing are to be re-purchased by former CEO Chris Maclean under a new company name, Maclean Tech.

$800k still unsettled in Renaissance sale
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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exeed
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renaissance
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yoobee
Over $800k in limbo following Renaissance's business sale to Exeed, amid pending disputes and legal assurances. Renaissance remains optimistic.

Gamers respond to NZ Xbox bust-up
Tue, 17th Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
NZ youth calls cops on dad for taking Xbox over bad grades, sparking widespread gamer debate on parental control and gaming rights.

Analysts: Sony’s acquisition of Gaikai won’t make consoles obsolete
Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony's acquisition of cloud-gaming firm Gaikai aims to bolster its tech sales, not end consoles, say analysts.

Case Study: Manaia View School using UFB
Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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uc
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personal computing devices
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Northland's Manaia View School pioneers in UFB use, enhancing learning through faster internet speeds and innovative ICT practices.

Will Next-Gen Consoles be powerful enough for Square Enix?
Fri, 6th Jul 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Square Enix raises concerns over next-gen consoles' power, citing heavy RAM demand for Agni’s Philosophy's stunning visuals.

Forecast: Partly Cloudy
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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crm
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martech
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greentree international
Cloud computing is often touted as the future, but is it the right option for every business? Experts say careful analysis is needed.

Customisation: Software’s dirty word
Fri, 29th Jun 2012
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crm
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martech
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oracle
Mid-sized firms dread customisation, fearing costs and obsolescence, despite its potential for perfect software solutions.

Original actors sign on for new Transformers game
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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digital entertainment
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activision blizzard
'80s Transformers voice legends Cullen and Berger join new game, aiming to spark nostalgia among 20-30s. A tale of Cybertron's saga awaits.

Hefty price tags in Diablo III auction house
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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diablo
Diablo III's auction house shocker: gear costing up to $3150 leaves gamers reeling over Blizzard's real-money trading system.

Vodafone NFC trial gets thumbs-up from customers
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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uc
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nfc
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telco
Vodafone's NFC payment trial in NZ garners universal praise from users, signalling a future where wallets may become obsolete.

Download-only plan for next-gen PS console considered, rejected
Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Insider reveals that Sony contemplated dropping the optical drive in its new console, but ultimately decided that now's not the time.

Creative cloud move for adobe
Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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martech
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partner programmes
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adobe
Adobe propels Creative Suite into the cloud era, eyeing vast adoption with a subscription model, set to revolutionize how Kiwi creatives operate.

What to watch for at E3
Tue, 29th May 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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halo
We run through the titles we're most interested in hearing more about at next week's massive gaming convention.

Game review: Diablo III
Mon, 28th May 2012
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Diablo III shatters sales records, offering a seamless blend of multiplayer and single-player action, despite facing launch night woes.

Securing profitability in a changing market
Fri, 25th May 2012
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risk & compliance
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sonicwall
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risk management
How next-generation firewalls can offer a steady revenue stream by providing opportunities beyond the initial sale.

News:Tim Cook's Apple, Coda 2 from Panic, creating whole-disk images, and more!
Thu, 24th May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
Tim Cook's transformative impact on Apple shines as Panic unveils Coda 2, and users push for Mac Pro updates. Plus, Carbon Copy Cloner for easy drive imaging.

'Business discovery' solution helps BI operators stand out
Wed, 23rd May 2012
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
QlikTech redefines BI with a 'business discovery' approach, offering adaptable, user-driven intelligence solutions for modern data challenges.

News: retina MacBook costs, Apple confirms sandboxing deadline, OWC Accelsior SSD review, and more!
Sun, 20th May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzmac
It's estimated that the current LCD panel in any model MacBook currently costs Apple around US $68 per machine.

What's your time-to-visibility?
Thu, 17th May 2012
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Pervasive capture, vital for effective problem resolution in networks, is revolutionising the way outages and anomalies are managed.