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TelstraClear in gun after Fair Go going-over
Unified Communications

TelstraClear in gun after Fair Go going-over

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.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2012
UFB for $59 per month?
Unified Communications

UFB for $59 per month?

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.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2012
Cross-device collaboration from Alcatel-Lucent
Unified Communications

Cross-device collaboration from Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent teases Kiwis with a new, tablet-friendly OpenTouch Conversation platform for seamless cross-device collaboration, launching Q4.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2012
Sydney e-retailer implements 'Internet Explorer 7 tax'
Internet Explorer

Sydney e-retailer implements 'Internet Explorer 7 tax'

Sydney's Kogan charges 6.8% 'IE7 tax' on purchases to nudge users away from outdated browser, promoting web efficiency and upgrades.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2012
Online video market 'large and evolving': Sky
Unified Communications

Online video market 'large and evolving': Sky

Sky foresees global giants entering NZ's 'large and evolving' online video market, amidst regulatory scrutiny over competition barriers.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2012
Apple to ditch Ping
Apple

Apple to ditch Ping

Apple's social network, Ping, is set to be axed in the next update of iTunes as it has failed to resonate with consumers.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2012
Unisys joins mobility fray
Bring Your Own Device

Unisys joins mobility fray

Unisys enters the mobile services arena, releasing a suite aimed at assisting CIOs in managing the BYOD trend and enhancing enterprise mobile security.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2012
Vodafone NFC trial gets thumbs-up from customers
Unified Communications

Vodafone NFC trial gets thumbs-up from customers

Vodafone's NFC payment trial in NZ garners universal praise from users, signalling a future where wallets may become obsolete.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2012
Porn industry to cash in on tablets: analyst
Apple

Porn industry to cash in on tablets: analyst

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.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2012
New UC platforms from HP
Unified Communications

New UC platforms from HP

HP launches new UC platforms, targeting enterprises with quick deployment options for Microsoft Lync and a customizable solution with Polycom.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2012
Apple announces MacBook Pro with Retina Display
Digital Signage

Apple announces MacBook Pro with Retina Display

Apple unveils a 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display, promising unparalleled clarity. Expect a hefty price for high-res luxury.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2012
OS X Mountain Lion coming in July
Apple

OS X Mountain Lion coming in July

Apple announces OS X Mountain Lion for July, with new features such as Messages app and Power Nap, enhancing integration with iCloud.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2012
What's new in iOS 6?
iOS

What's new in iOS 6?

Apple unveils iOS 6 at WWDC in San Francisco, featuring Facebook integration, Siri updates for iPad, and a new Maps app.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2012
Deja vu as RimuHosting takes over HostingDirect's VPS business
Edge Computing

Deja vu as RimuHosting takes over HostingDirect's VPS business

RimuHosting takes the reins of HostingDirect's VPS business, promising a seamless transition for clients, echoing a similar move in 2009.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2012
Three tips for smartphone security
Apple

Three tips for smartphone security

Cyber Security Awareness Week highlights smartphone safety: David Hall from Symantec advises on strong passwords, wipe functions, and remote wipe commands.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2012
Competition winners offered trips to the home of tech entrepreneurship
Developers

Competition winners offered trips to the home of tech entrepreneurship

Leaders of top teams at Auckland and Wellington Startup Weekend events to win four weeks promoting their startups in San Francisco.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2012
No iOS 6 for original iPad: rumour
iOS

No iOS 6 for original iPad: rumour

Latest mobile operating system expected to debut in beta tonight, but evidence suggests early device may not be supported.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2012
No accounts breached after password hack: LinkedIn
Data Protection

No accounts breached after password hack: LinkedIn

LinkedIn assures users that no accounts were breached following last week's password hack, with compromised passwords swiftly disabled to prevent access.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2012
Govt to save $119m in 3-year deal with Microsoft
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Govt to save $119m in 3-year deal with Microsoft

Govt's 3-year pact with Microsoft could slash software costs by $119m, says Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain, eyeing flexible, user-centric licensing.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2012