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Rumour: new MacBook Air for June or July
Apple

Rumour: new MacBook Air for June or July

Rumoured refresh: New MacBook Airs with Sandy Bridge processors and Thunderbolt ports may launch in June/July, Taiwanese blog discloses.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 19th May 2011
MS offers license mobility for cloud migration
Migration

MS offers license mobility for cloud migration

Starting in July, Microsoft will start offering license mobility to extend current volume licenses to the cloud.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 19th May 2011
Fibre Watch: Forbearance or for worse
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Forbearance or for worse

The Government's regulatory holiday flip-flop highlights - once again - how farcical the whole UFB process has become.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th May 2011
Google rolls out Wi-Fi vulnerability fix for Android
Wireless Networks

Google rolls out Wi-Fi vulnerability fix for Android

Google begins global rollout of Wi-Fi vulnerability fix on Android, averting potential data theft from public networks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th May 2011
Rumour: Apple to bring NFC tech to iOS?
iOS

Rumour: Apple to bring NFC tech to iOS?

Apple may introduce NFC tech in iOS devices, aligning with trends in contactless payments and bolstering its retail capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2011
Telecom releases Connect Me for T-Stick
3g

Telecom releases Connect Me for T-Stick

Telecom's new Connect Me dashboard enables T-Stick users to seamlessly manage 3G and Wi-Fi connections, offering quick access to usage and top-up from desktops.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 18th May 2011
Big names join forces to fight Apple trademark
Microsoft

Big names join forces to fight Apple trademark

Tech giants Microsoft, Nokia, HTC, and Sony Ericsson join Amazon in challenging Apple's 'App Store' trademark in Europe as too generic.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 18th May 2011
Hardware Independent Restore for Virtual environments launched
Storage

Hardware Independent Restore for Virtual environments launched

StorageCraft unveils a revolutionary disaster recovery product for virtual environments, promising rapid restores and broad hypervisor support.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2011
Chris Barton joins web security vendor
Distribution Central

Chris Barton joins web security vendor

Chris Barton, with a legacy of elevating brands in NZ, steps into a strategic role at Clearswift, aiming to strengthen partner bonds in APAC.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 18th May 2011
Editor's choice: Norton 360 Version 5.0
Cloud Services

Editor's choice: Norton 360 Version 5.0

Norton 360 Version 5.0 offers minimal new features, but excels in performance and user experience, earning our Editor's Choice for a third year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2011
Joyce backs down from UFB regulatory holiday - Updated
Unified Communications

Joyce backs down from UFB regulatory holiday - Updated

Steven Joyce ditches UFB regulatory holiday plan amid criticism, heralding a more balanced broadband future for New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2011
Vodafone Xperia Play shipment (probably not) stolen
Gaming

Vodafone Xperia Play shipment (probably not) stolen

Vodafone's NZ launch of Sony Ericsson Xperia Play delayed due to theft, announces major security breach on Facebook.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 17th May 2011
Google apps give custom privileges
Google

Google apps give custom privileges

Google now enables 'Super Admins' to allocate specific admin controls to users, enhancing Apps management flexibility in businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th May 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Certus buys Focus to expand IBM offerings
IBM

Certus buys Focus to expand IBM offerings

Certus acquires Focus to enhance IBM software and services across Australia and New Zealand, expanding its client base and service offerings.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 19th May 2011
Microsoft likely to focus big on cloud at Tech-Ed NZ
Microsoft

Microsoft likely to focus big on cloud at Tech-Ed NZ

Based on reports from Tech-Ed North America, Microsoft is likely to make a big cloud computing push at the Kiwi version of the conference.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 19th May 2011
Genealogy blog: Save the graves
Yahoo

Genealogy blog: Save the graves

Genealogy blog Hunting Kiwis races to document Canterbury's historic headstones before further earthquake damage erases these vital historical records.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th May 2011
NetHui 2011 looks to shape digital future
EduTech

NetHui 2011 looks to shape digital future

NetHui 2011 aims to shape the future of digital society with discussions on cybercitizenship, cloud computing, and the internet's revolutionary potential.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 17th May 2011
Kiwi firm aims to put business intelligence on the map
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi firm aims to put business intelligence on the map

GeoSmart set to launch BIonaMAP, a software designed to display market intelligence on maps, making data visualisation accessible and affordable for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th May 2011