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Report: 4G phones will ruin digital TV
EduTech

Report: 4G phones will ruin digital TV

4G mobile phones could interfere with cable TV within six metres of a set top box, according to research by Cable Europe.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Oct 2010
NetApp's role in Avatar
Yahoo

NetApp's role in Avatar

Avatar generates record-breaking amount of data, forcing Weta Digital to partner with NetApp for innovative storage solution.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2010

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Miyamoto: Super Mario Bros. 3DS in development
Gaming

Miyamoto: Super Mario Bros. 3DS in development

Super Mario Bros creator Shigeru Miyamoto is working on a new game for the Nintendo 3DS, harnessing the capabilities of the platform.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
It's easy being green
HP

It's easy being green

Go green with your searches! Ecosia, the eco-friendly search engine, donates 80% of profits to save rainforests, powered by clean energy.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
Fearing the host
Unified Communications

Fearing the host

With IT demands soaring, firms embrace hosting, trading in-house ops for external expertise, but choice overload sparks decision fatigue.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010
Windows Phone 7 devices announced - Updated
Unified Communications

Windows Phone 7 devices announced - Updated

Microsoft reveals nine Windows Phone 7 devices, launching globally this holiday with top brands and carriers, promising a unique mobile experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2010
Greening of the network
DataCentre infrastructure

Greening of the network

The majority of us have a natural aspiration to look after the environment – the green conversation comes naturally to us.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
A sustained effort
DataCentre infrastructure

A sustained effort

Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
When whatsitsname blew its top
Disaster Recovery

When whatsitsname blew its top

Iceland's infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupts, stranding millions and costing billions, sparking calls for better disaster planning.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Dell tablet to launch in Europe
Apple

Dell tablet to launch in Europe

Dell confirmed that its tablet is planned to launch next month in Europe, to be followed by a US launch later this year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 16th May 2010
Ubisoft drops paper manuals
Gaming

Ubisoft drops paper manuals

The Splinter Cell: Conviction publisher will do away with physical game manuals in an effort to benefit the environment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 20th Apr 2010
Sony targets “zero environment” footprint
Supply Chain

Sony targets “zero environment” footprint

CEO Sir Howard Stringer says the firm will create a green model for others to follow while setting itself a zero environmental footprint target by 2050.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Apr 2010
Surviving the winter
Unified Communications

Surviving the winter

As winter chills bite, contact centres like Mercury Energy brace for a surge in calls and employee absenteeism, revealing a crucial focus on staff wellness.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
LogMeIn releases new pro version for Mac
Apple

LogMeIn releases new pro version for Mac

LogMeIn's newest version for Mac allows users to access their Macs on-the-go with an Internet connection or an iPhone.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2010
Mobile computing & the green strategy
Fleet Management

Mobile computing & the green strategy

Reducing travel by greater use of mobile applications is a sound move for reducing costs, and your carbon footprint.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010
Online global warming campaign
Unified Communications

Online global warming campaign

Activists from 350.org are leveraging the Internet to drive a global movement demanding urgent action on climate change, focusing on reducing CO2 to 350 ppm.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2009
BlackBerry, watch your back Smartphones for business users
Unified Communications

BlackBerry, watch your back Smartphones for business users

BlackBerry faces stiff competition in NZ as industry leaders and business users explore alternatives like iPhone and Nokia for work.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009
Supply chains go green
Supply Chain

Supply chains go green

Companies must consider carbon emissions as a factor in their supply chain equation to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009