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Kobo expands direct distribution to NZ
Kobo

Kobo expands direct distribution to NZ

Company announces its family of eReaders is available for purchase directly at Kobo.com for readers in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013
AOC unveils new monitors with 20th Century Fox
Gaming

AOC unveils new monitors with 20th Century Fox

Global leader in Display Manufacturing partners with 20th Century Fox to launch two new monitors in conjunction with the release of The Wolverine.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013
NetSuite commits to cloud through NZ channel
Fintech

NetSuite commits to cloud through NZ channel

NetSuite boosts NZ cloud business through key partnerships, aiming to meet growing demand for cloud solutions among NZ companies.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013
New cloud eco-systems set to resolve service provider pressure
Distributed Denial of Service

New cloud eco-systems set to resolve service provider pressure

New cloud eco-systems promise to ease service provider strain, offering advanced features and flexible services at competitive prices.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013
Introducing Apple's new iPhone 5Cheap…?
Apple

Introducing Apple's new iPhone 5Cheap…?

Apple's new budget smartphone could be called the 'iPhone 5C' as a new photo shows the retail packaging of the product.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013
HP to support Orion Health services
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

HP to support Orion Health services

Technology solutions provider says HP Converged Cloud will reduce costs and speed delivery time across the company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013
Hey Samsung, leave our Apple alone
Microsoft

Hey Samsung, leave our Apple alone

Intel, Microsoft and Oracle come to the aid of Apple after plans to ban iPhone 4 sales following Samsung fallout.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013
Allied Telesis appoints another distributor
Exeed

Allied Telesis appoints another distributor

Exeed Limited has signed with global networking company Allied Telesis to distribute its range of products to the New Zealand market.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013
New US$350m fibre optic cable heads to Northland
Network Infrastructure

New US$350m fibre optic cable heads to Northland

Northland set to score a major technological and economic coup with US$350m undersea cable deal with Hawaiki, coming ashore in Whangerai.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013
Is regulation needed for cloud 'data portability'?
Cloud Services

Is regulation needed for cloud 'data portability'?

A leading cloud technology figure has called for government regulation to protect consumers who move their data and images onto cloud applications.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013
Backtracking Ballmer admits huge Surface RT mistake
Microsoft

Backtracking Ballmer admits huge Surface RT mistake

Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, admits error in judgement regarding Surface RT tablet, following $900m loss. Is he on his last legs?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013
Capital gains as Vodafone launches 4G in Wellington
Unified Communications

Capital gains as Vodafone launches 4G in Wellington

Vodafone ignites Wellington with the launch of 4G, bringing superfast mobile technology to New Zealand's capital.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013
The future of TV is here…
Digital Entertainment

The future of TV is here…

Apps herald a TV revolution, transforming viewing habits with the advent of smart technology, led by innovation and connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013
Creating comics helps kids learn net basics
Schools

Creating comics helps kids learn net basics

NetSafe's Comic Creator revolutionises teaching cyber security to kids, making online safety lessons engaging with comic strips.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013
Xero: CloudCode demonstrates global leadership
Fintech

Xero: CloudCode demonstrates global leadership

NZ's Xero backs global cloud initiative, lauds new Code of Practice as a step forward for transparency in cloud computing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 27th Jul 2013
Samsung record profits fail to appease investors
Apple

Samsung record profits fail to appease investors

Samsung reported record Q2 profits of USD $8.5bn—up 47% from last year—but fell short of investor hopes for USD $8.8bn, causing unease.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013
Why taking down Apple's Developer site was a good idea...
Cybersecurity

Why taking down Apple's Developer site was a good idea...

If we had more companies respond to breaches in this way, we (technology, privacy, security and cyber threats) would be much better off as an industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013
Preview: Killzone: Mercenary
Gaming

Preview: Killzone: Mercenary

Killzone: Mercenary brings explosive FPS action to the PS Vita, blending traditional gameplay with unique controls, aiming to be the handheld's blockbuster.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013
To acquire or not to acquire? That is the question
Commerce Commission

To acquire or not to acquire? That is the question

NZ Commerce Commission updates merger guidelines to reflect case law and international practices, balancing benefits and competition.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013