Stories by Donovan - Page 4
Tauranga ISP’s cow* to jump over the moon**
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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solar power
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isp
Tauranga ISP's mascot, a toy cow named EVA, will soar to the edge of space for science on World Earth Day, gathering crucial data.
Malware in game hacks might deliver Pyrrhic victories
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
90% of game hacks infected with malware, putting gamers, especially young ones, at risk of cyber threats, unveils AVG study.
Acronis to integrate with MobileIron, stop mobile data going walkabout
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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data protection
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dr
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cloud services
Acronis teams up with MobileIron to lock down mobile data in the workplace, promising a significant leap in data protection for personal devices.
Little chips deliver big advantages in HP Moonshot
Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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hp
HP has introduced a new server based on Intel Atom processors - the first of several to be expected in its Moonshot line.
Telecom launches Digital Ventures
Mon, 8th Apr 2013
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uc
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telco
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digital ventures
Telecom announces its new Digital Ventures wing to innovate in fast-changing tech, despite a recent workforce cut, aiming for future revenue growth.
Is the future of mobile computing wearable?
Mon, 8th Apr 2013
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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google
Mobile computing's future may be on your wrist, with giants like Google and Apple hinting at wearables as the next big thing.
Now your iPhone picks your pocket
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
A glitch in iOS 6.0 sees iPhones slyly eating into data allowances, potentially costing users dearly, even when connected to WiFi.
Mobile tech tax: It’s OK, you can keep enjoying your tablets
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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personal computing devices
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ipad
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tax
Cheers to your gadgets! The UK government bins the feared 'iPad tax', ensuring your mobile tech stays tax-free for now.
We’ll stick with two-tier distribution - Barracuda Networks
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Barracuda Networks ANZ Sales Manager Greg Douglas says his company has every confidence in the model. And says New Zealand is like a province of Australia.
Ovum: Good luck finding those Galaxy S4 features
Fri, 15th Mar 2013
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smartphones
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ovum
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samsung galaxy
Ovum suggests Samsung's Galaxy S4 might pack more features than users can handle, questioning the tech giant's future innovation path.
The week’s winner: Nigel and the Microsoft Surface RT
Fri, 15th Mar 2013
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microsoft
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surface
Nigel Parker's auction of his Microsoft Surface RT for Cure Kids charity topped the week's news, outshining all, even Kim Dotcom stories.
Unisys ‘tailoring services to NZ market’
Fri, 15th Mar 2013
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unisys
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intel
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clearpath
Unisys tailors its enterprise tech for NZ market, targeting smaller businesses with 'as a service' offerings, aiming for robust growth.
Autonomy, Big Data and a fight HP can’t win
Wed, 13th Mar 2013
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
HP's $10-billion Autonomy debacle highlights executive folly and Big Data's hyped pitfalls in a legal battle the tech giant is set to lose.
~$80-mil Orcon deal? No comment, says key man
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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kordia
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isp
The rumour mill fires up, delivers big numbers as Kordia's sale of Orcon looks a dead-cert - though the man apparently at the centre of everything won't speak.
Lies, damned lies and an MPAA-funded ‘study’ finds Dotcom shutdown boosted film studio revenue
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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download
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megaupload
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mpaa
A Carnegie Mellon study, funded by the MPAA, claims Megaupload's shutdown spiked film studio earnings, amidst scepticism and contradictions.
UPDATED: Nigel’s Surface RT SOLD: Fetches great price, donated to kids charity
Mon, 11th Mar 2013
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microsoft
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trade me
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surface
Microsoft's Nigel Parker sells his Surface RT online for NZD $704, donating all proceeds to Cure Kids. The auction ends with a touching gesture.
First Benedict XVI Tweets, now Vatican records go digital FOR FREE
Sat, 9th Mar 2013
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storage
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emc
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digitisation
Vatican partners with EMC to digitize 80,000 manuscripts for free, making centuries of religious texts accessible online.
Microsoft blinks, lets you transfer Office 2013 licenses
Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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licensing
Microsoft has relented on the unreasonable terms of Office 2013 licensing, allowing transfer of a license from one PC to another.
Free cloud stuff from Rackspace
Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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dc
Rackspace offers free cloud software, opening doors to enterprise-tier tech without the upfront cost. A strategic move to foster relationships.
EMC looking more flashy by the day
Wed, 6th Mar 2013
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Flash continues to dominate the hardware announcements of storage vendors, with EMC today announcing a range of products under its Xtrem family.