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Former Microsoft CIO jumps ship to VMware
Virtualisation

Former Microsoft CIO jumps ship to VMware

After quietly resigning from Redmond via LinkedIn in June, Microsoft veteran pops up in Palo Alto with VMware.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2013
Wi-Fi guru leaves AeroHive for AirTight
Wireless Networks

Wi-Fi guru leaves AeroHive for AirTight

In a bid to bring fun back into enterprise Wi-Fi, company hires 20-year veteran of wireless and IT infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2013
Without a doubt, Steve Ballmer is the worst CEO today
Microsoft

Without a doubt, Steve Ballmer is the worst CEO today

That's the damning view of one industry expert, who believes the Microsoft chief executive should have gone long ago….

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2013
Steve Ballmer: From Redmond with love...
Microsoft

Steve Ballmer: From Redmond with love...

Microsoft releases text of an internal email from CEO Steve Ballmer to employees regarding his plan to retire...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2013
CEO Ballmer bows out of Microsoft
Microsoft

CEO Ballmer bows out of Microsoft

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has announced that he will retire within the next 12 months, as the company searches for his successor.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 24th Aug 2013
Zuckerberg issues five billion friend requests
Unified Communications

Zuckerberg issues five billion friend requests

In an audacious effort to unite the world online, Facebook founder launches internet.org, designed to expand global internet access.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
Is your billion-dollar company just around the corner…?
Information Communication & Technology

Is your billion-dollar company just around the corner…?

The rise of crowdsourcing & 3D printing have caused major disruption in the design & manufacturing industries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
Review: Toshiba Kira Ultrabook
Gaming

Review: Toshiba Kira Ultrabook

Toshiba's Kira Ultrabook dazzles with a high-res screen and sleek design, setting a high bar for rivals despite its noisy fan.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
JOBS: Ashton Kutcher honours a genius
Gaming

JOBS: Ashton Kutcher honours a genius

Ashton Kutcher's connection with Steve Jobs helped him secure lead role in JOBS, due to his deep understanding of technology and Apple.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
Google and Microsoft, we need to talk…
Hyperscale

Google and Microsoft, we need to talk…

Data Centres need to talk to each other more to avoid the sort of outages that have hit Google and Microsoft in recent weeks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2013
Emotional Kutcher recalls passing on Steve Jobs...
Apple

Emotional Kutcher recalls passing on Steve Jobs...

Ashton Kutcher reveals heartache over missing a chance to meet Steve Jobs, calling it a missed opportunity of a lifetime.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2013
JOBS: The moment it all began…
Gaming

JOBS: The moment it all began…

In a monumental biopic, 'JOBS' unfurls the inspiring saga of the visionary Steve Jobs, whose retirement halted the digital world.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2013
5 biggest job search mistakes…
Jobs

5 biggest job search mistakes…

While it's crucial to do the right things in a job search, it's also important to avoid making common mistakes...

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2013
Happy (?) 1st birthday Novopay
EduTech

Happy (?) 1st birthday Novopay

Novopay marks its 1st year amid improvement but faces ongoing challenges and a pivotal system upgrade to address tax issues.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2013
iPredict DOUBLE iPhone launch
Apple

iPredict DOUBLE iPhone launch

Apple set for a historic dual launch, releasing high-end and budget iPhones in September, marking a strategic shift for the tech giant.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2013
Microsoft: The limits of Google's openness
Microsoft

Microsoft: The limits of Google's openness

Microsoft takes aim at long-time rival Google, questioning the company's decision to once again block the YouTube app for Windows Phone.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2013
75% of Govt CIO budgets flat or increasing
Government

75% of Govt CIO budgets flat or increasing

Despite a continuing drive to lower the cost of IT services, nearly 75% of government IT budgets globally were reported as flat or increasing in 2013.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2013
'Good business management' as Cisco cuts 4,000 jobs
Cisco

'Good business management' as Cisco cuts 4,000 jobs

Cisco plans to cut 4,000 jobs as it battles against a slow paced industry and uncertain demand for networking equipment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2013
'There's a problem with Outlook right now'
AR, VR & Metaverse

'There's a problem with Outlook right now'

Email service suffers breakdown, leaving only a small number of users without Outlook.com, according to Microsoft.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2013