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Acer's frosty response to the Microsoft Surface
Microsoft

Acer's frosty response to the Microsoft Surface

Acer slams Microsoft's move into tablet market with Surface, casting doubts on its success and future partnership dynamics.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
Vodafone extends BestMate to the home
Unified Communications

Vodafone extends BestMate to the home

Plan allows customers to call up to five NZ mobiles or landlines from their home phone as much as they like. So what'll it cost?.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
Windows Phone 8 to share core with desktop/tablet OS
Windows

Windows Phone 8 to share core with desktop/tablet OS

Phone operating system to run on same code as forthcoming desktop & tablet platform – meaning current users won't be able to upgrade.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012
Commerce Commission not ready to rule on copper loop
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission not ready to rule on copper loop

Commerce Commission delays ruling on copper loop prices, seeking more discussion before a December decision, says Dr Ross Patterson.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012
Vadacom kicks off in the cloud
Unified Communications

Vadacom kicks off in the cloud

Vadacom pioneers in cloud comms, launching a SaaS-based VadaXchange system in NZ, transforming telephony with on-the-go business solutions.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012
FileMaker brings Mac functionality to Bento for iPad
Application Performance Monitoring

FileMaker brings Mac functionality to Bento for iPad

Bento for iPad gets a major boost, mirroring Mac's Bento 4 features, allowing users to create personalised productivity apps.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012
Are you an 'accidental entrepreneur'?
Symantec

Are you an 'accidental entrepreneur'?

Study shows business founders have been driven by necessity rather than inspiration since the downturn of 2008.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2012
Mozilla's bid to make the best iPad browser
Apple

Mozilla's bid to make the best iPad browser

Mozilla unveils 'Junior', an iPad browser aiming to outshine Safari with full-screen browsing and thumb-friendly navigation.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2012
'The Oatmeal' in copyright stoush
Copyright

'The Oatmeal' in copyright stoush

The Oatmeal's Matthew Inman clashes with Funnyjunk in a high-stakes copyright row, spotlighting digital content ownership issues.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2012
Play dress-up in your browser with Opera 12
Browsers

Play dress-up in your browser with Opera 12

Latest release from 'browser junkies' intro's ability to customise themes; so is the update all style and no substance?.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2012
Android to lose ground in tablets: IDC
Microsoft

Android to lose ground in tablets: IDC

Apple dominance expected to increase on market appeal of third-gen iPad; what could Microsoft bring to the table?.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2012
Maxnet added to TrueNet speed test - Updated
Unified Communications

Maxnet added to TrueNet speed test - Updated

Maxnet joins TrueNet's speed test, shining in browsing speed only to falter at peak times. Updates promise improvement.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2012
What's Microsoft got planned for Monday?
Microsoft

What's Microsoft got planned for Monday?

Microsoft teases a 'major announcement' for LA event on Monday, sparking speculation on focus on Windows RT and ARM devices.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2012

Stories from Other Regions

SAP powers combine
SAP

SAP powers combine

SAP and NZSUG unite for New Zealand's premier tech event in August, promising unmatched insights into SAP innovations.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012
Renaissance to sell distie business to Exeed
Apple

Renaissance to sell distie business to Exeed

NZ's Renaissance agrees to sell its IT distie division to Exeed, reshaping its business and focusing on Yoobee brands.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012
Two deals in two days for Connector Systems
Disaster Recovery

Two deals in two days for Connector Systems

Connector Systems secures second partnership in two days, this time with disk backup vendor ExaGrid, expanding their tech offerings in ANZ markets.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2012
Xero enters NZX 50
Software-as-a-Service

Xero enters NZX 50

Xero, the Kiwi cloud accounting firm, proudly steps into the NZX 50, marking a milestone in its journey since its 2006 inception.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2012
Toshiba excited about jumbo tablet - Updated
Apple

Toshiba excited about jumbo tablet - Updated

Toshiba unveils jumbo 13.3-inch tablet in its new Excite range, offering a larger choice for users seeking more screen real estate.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2012