Stories by Mike - Page 3
SAP powers combine
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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sap
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auckland
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event
SAP and NZSUG unite for New Zealand's premier tech event in August, promising unmatched insights into SAP innovations.
Renaissance to sell distie business to Exeed
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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apple
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technology gifts
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renaissance
NZ's Renaissance agrees to sell its IT distie division to Exeed, reshaping its business and focusing on Yoobee brands.
Are you an ‘accidental entrepreneur’?
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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symantec
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forrester research
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analyst report
Study shows business founders have been driven by necessity rather than inspiration since the downturn of 2008.
Mozilla’s bid to make the best iPad browser
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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apple
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dark web
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technology gifts
Mozilla unveils 'Junior', an iPad browser aiming to outshine Safari with full-screen browsing and thumb-friendly navigation.
Two deals in two days for Connector Systems
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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cloud services
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dr
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exagrid
Connector Systems secures second partnership in two days, this time with disk backup vendor ExaGrid, expanding their tech offerings in ANZ markets.
Xero enters NZX 50
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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saas
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accounting systems
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digital banking
Xero, the Kiwi cloud accounting firm, proudly steps into the NZX 50, marking a milestone in its journey since its 2006 inception.
'The Oatmeal' in copyright stoush
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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copyright
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the oatmeal
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ndi
The Oatmeal's Matthew Inman clashes with Funnyjunk in a high-stakes copyright row, spotlighting digital content ownership issues.
Play dress-up in your browser with Opera 12
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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dark web
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browsers
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opera
Latest release from ‘browser junkies’ intro’s ability to customise themes; so is the update all style and no substance?.
Android to lose ground in tablets: IDC
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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apple
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microsoft
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mobility
Apple dominance expected to increase on market appeal of third-gen iPad; what could Microsoft bring to the table?.
Maxnet added to TrueNet speed test - Updated
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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telstraclear
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telco
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truenet
Maxnet joins TrueNet's speed test, shining in browsing speed only to falter at peak times. Updates promise improvement.
What’s Microsoft got planned for Monday?
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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microsoft
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apple
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technology gifts
Microsoft teases a 'major announcement' for LA event on Monday, sparking speculation on focus on Windows RT and ARM devices.
Toshiba excited about jumbo tablet - Updated
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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apple
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technology gifts
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ipad
Toshiba unveils jumbo 13.3-inch tablet in its new Excite range, offering a larger choice for users seeking more screen real estate.
Craig Scroggie named CEO of NextDC
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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data centre operators
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symantec
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nextdc
Craig Scroggie ascends as CEO of Australia's NextDC, heralded by Bevan Slattery’s praise for his unparalleled energy and leadership.
TelstraClear in gun after Fair Go going-over
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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telstraclear
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telco
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telstra
TelstraClear faces customer fury after a 'Fair Go' report details the ISP's poor response to a special deal, leading to a promise of improved service.
UFB for $59 per month?
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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broadband
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eol
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isp
Tauranga residents can now access UFB for just $59/month with EOL's LightWave Lite, the cheapest in NZ, but with a speed cap and VoIP plan buy.
Cross-device collaboration from Alcatel-Lucent
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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uc
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ipad
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alcatel-lucent
Alcatel-Lucent teases Kiwis with a new, tablet-friendly OpenTouch Conversation platform for seamless cross-device collaboration, launching Q4.
Sydney e-retailer implements 'Internet Explorer 7 tax'
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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dark web
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internet explorer
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browsers
Sydney's Kogan charges 6.8% 'IE7 tax' on purchases to nudge users away from outdated browser, promoting web efficiency and upgrades.
Online video market ‘large and evolving’: Sky
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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government
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commerce commission
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telstraclear
Sky foresees global giants entering NZ's 'large and evolving' online video market, amidst regulatory scrutiny over competition barriers.
Apple to ditch Ping
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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apple
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technology gifts
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twitter
Apple's social network, Ping, is set to be axed in the next update of iTunes as it has failed to resonate with consumers.
Unisys joins mobility fray
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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byod
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mobility
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unisys
Unisys enters the mobile services arena, releasing a suite aimed at assisting CIOs in managing the BYOD trend and enhancing enterprise mobile security.
Vodafone NFC trial gets thumbs-up from customers
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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nfc
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telco
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chip
Vodafone's NFC payment trial in NZ garners universal praise from users, signalling a future where wallets may become obsolete.
Porn industry to cash in on tablets: analyst
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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apple
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
Juniper Research predicts the porn industry will see a five-fold revenue increase from tablets by 2027, capturing a third of all adult content spending.
New UC platforms from HP
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
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microsoft
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uc
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wfh
HP launches new UC platforms, targeting enterprises with quick deployment options for Microsoft Lync and a customizable solution with Polycom.
Apple announces MacBook Pro with Retina Display
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
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apple
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monitors
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pro av
Apple unveils a 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display, promising unparalleled clarity. Expect a hefty price for high-res luxury.