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SDN - One of the hottest networking topics at present
Network Infrastructure

SDN - One of the hottest networking topics at present

One of the hottest topics in networking at the moment – if not the whole of IT, is the concept of Software Defined Networking or SDN.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2013
Gartner's Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2014 - Part 1
Unified Communications

Gartner's Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2014 - Part 1

Gartner reveals top 10 technologies and trends for 2014; includes mobile device diversity, mobile apps and the internet of everything.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2013
iPad and Surface 2 clash as Apple reveals new product date
Apple

iPad and Surface 2 clash as Apple reveals new product date

Cupertino will host an invitation-only event on October 22, when it is believed the tech giant will announce new products including the iPad 5 and Mac Pro.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2013
Twitter must focus on the mobile prize following IPO filing
Social Media

Twitter must focus on the mobile prize following IPO filing

Following news that Twitter is hoping to raise up to US$1 billion in its IPO, one analyst company has offered a word of caution for the social media giant.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2013
The digital world is here… IT spending to smash US$3.8 trillion in 2014
Unified Communications

The digital world is here… IT spending to smash US$3.8 trillion in 2014

This results in every budget being an IT budget; every company being a technology company; every business is becoming a digital leader; and every pers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2013
Ballmer sends final love letter to Microsoft shareholders
Microsoft

Ballmer sends final love letter to Microsoft shareholders

Ballmer pens final letter to shareholders, customers, partners and employees, as the Microsoft CEO prepares to bow out of Redmond's top job.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2013
Is it a case of Buy Buy BlackBerry…?
Google

Is it a case of Buy Buy BlackBerry…?

After reaching a US$4.7bn deal to take the company private last week, reports now claim Cisco, Google and SAP have entered the running for the embattl.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2013
Cisco seals US$2.7 billion Sourcefire acquisition
Cisco

Cisco seals US$2.7 billion Sourcefire acquisition

Cisco completes its $2.7bn acquisition of cyber security provider Sourcefire, offering an “advanced threat protection portfolio.”.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2013
Cambium aims to connect the unconnected with ePMP wireless launch
Unified Communications

Cambium aims to connect the unconnected with ePMP wireless launch

Cambium Networks has launched ePMP, a wireless access platform that aims to connect underserved and unconnected global communities.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2013
Top 10 Steve Jobs quotes…
Apple

Top 10 Steve Jobs quotes…

Remembering Steve Jobs: A tribute to his vision and legacy with a collection of his most inspirational quotes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2013
Two years on… Steve Jobs' legacy still lives long
Apple

Two years on… Steve Jobs' legacy still lives long

Apple continues to honour Steve Jobs on the second anniversary of his death with a company-wide email from CEO Tim Cook.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2013
Watch out… 3D printer shipments set to double this year
3D Printing

Watch out… 3D printer shipments set to double this year

Worldwide shipments of 3D printers will double this year, driven by rapid quality and performance innovations across all 3DP technologies.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2013
Telecom to buy 700MHz spectrum amid 4G expansion
Unified Communications

Telecom to buy 700MHz spectrum amid 4G expansion

Telecom gears up for 4G expansion, bidding for 700MHz spectrum to enhance rural connectivity and bolster its network.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2013
Right on Cue, Apple chases Google with app acquisition
DataCentre infrastructure

Right on Cue, Apple chases Google with app acquisition

Rumours coming out of Cupertino claim Apple has acquired personal assistant iPhone app Cue in a bid to challenge Google Now on Android.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2013
Aerohive unveils first 802.11ac Wi-Fi products
Wireless Networks

Aerohive unveils first 802.11ac Wi-Fi products

In unveiling the first access points capable of supporting 802.11ac, Aerohive can now provide speeds up to 1.3Gbps...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
Investor pushes Cook to 'buy back $150bn of Apple stock'
Apple

Investor pushes Cook to 'buy back $150bn of Apple stock'

Carl Icahn demands Apple's CEO increase the company's share buyback plan to $150bn, putting pressure on Tim Cook.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
Top Microsoft investors want Bill Gates out
Microsoft

Top Microsoft investors want Bill Gates out

Top Microsoft investors push for Bill Gates' resignation, challenging his chairmanship amid calls for fresh corporate strategy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
'OK whoever said iOS 7 is waterproof GO **** YOURSELF'
Gaming

'OK whoever said iOS 7 is waterproof GO **** YOURSELF'

Many iPhone users tricked by fake advert into believing iOS 7 waterproofs devices, leading to numerous damaged gadgets.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
ASB extends mobile banking wave to business customers
Apps

ASB extends mobile banking wave to business customers

ASB launches dedicated ASB Mobile Business app, giving business customers the flexibility to perform critical finance functions from anywhere, any time.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013