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Microsoft's window of opportunity
Microsoft

Microsoft's window of opportunity

Microsoft's Steve Ballmer bets big on new Windows Phone, eyeing rapid growth to challenge Android and iOS as the third force in smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2012
Samsung's Galaxy S III sales surpass 30 million
Apple

Samsung's Galaxy S III sales surpass 30 million

Samsung's Galaxy S III hits a milestone, selling over 30 million units in just 5 months, outpacing its predecessor and rivals worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2012
Microsoft building own smartphone?
Microsoft

Microsoft building own smartphone?

Microsoft teases a venture into smartphone development, testing its own design that rivals iPhone 5 and Galaxy SIII.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2012
Androids hold 75% of market share
iOS

Androids hold 75% of market share

Android dominates the smartphone market, holding a staggering 75% share in Q3 2012, with shipments hitting a record 136 million units.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2012
Testing underway for new BlackBerry 10
BlackBerry

Testing underway for new BlackBerry 10

RIM's BlackBerry 10 enters global testing phase, a vital move as it gears up to rival iPhone and Android devices in a bid for survival.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
Microsoft bags huge cloud win
Microsoft

Microsoft bags huge cloud win

Microsoft lands a £9.8m deal with the Environmental Protection Agency, marking a significant cloud victory with Office 365 set to empower 25,000 employees.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2012
Virtualisation provides single point of defence.
Virtualisation

Virtualisation provides single point of defence.

Virtualisation renders a single point of defence but comes with unique security challenges, necessitating a robust focus on safeguarding the host system.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2012
Threats? Manage with tech and policy.
Data Protection

Threats? Manage with tech and policy.

Whether a small business or an enterprise, when business information is on the line the organisation is at risk.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2012
Security? Your business analyst can help.
Cloud Services

Security? Your business analyst can help.

Public scrutiny surrounding data security is increasing, driven by the wake of several high-profile lapses in information governance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2012
Microsoft sued over Windows 8 live tiles
Microsoft

Microsoft sued over Windows 8 live tiles

SurfCast sues Microsoft over patent infringement of 'live' tiles in Windows 8, demanding damages as tension surrounds the new OS's innovative feature.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2012
Riverbed acquires OPNET in $1billion deal
Riverbed

Riverbed acquires OPNET in $1billion deal

Riverbed's bold $1bn acquisition of OPNET sets the stage to dominate the network and application performance market, transforming into a billion-dollar entity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012
Should ComCom have more teeth?
Unified Communications

Should ComCom have more teeth?

Labour says consumers could be the big losers after the Commerce Commission rubber-stamped Vodafone's purchase of TelstraClear.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012
Cancel before the storm
Google

Cancel before the storm

Google postpones Android event scheduled for today due to concerns over the impending Hurricane Sandy across New York.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2012
Q3 smartphone shipments exceeds 157m
Motorola

Q3 smartphone shipments exceeds 157m

Q3 smartphone shipments surpassed 157 million, with Samsung shipping a record 56.3 million units, nearly double Apple's 26.9 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2012
Skype showcases Windows 8 version
Unified Communications

Skype showcases Windows 8 version

Skype unveils its Windows 8 version, marking its first major update since joining Microsoft. The app promises to be always on, seamless, and user-friendly.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2012
Windows 8 different editions explained
Windows

Windows 8 different editions explained

After three years in development, Windows 8 has finally been unleashed in all its glory – and with a slimmed down four versions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2012
Gartner makes IT predictions for 2013 and beyond
Analyst report

Gartner makes IT predictions for 2013 and beyond

Gartner unveils IT predictions, spotlighting economic risks and tech trends set to reshape business-driven solutions and CIO priorities beyond 2013.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Oct 2012
Apple Releases iPad Mini, and some other product refreshes
Digital Signage

Apple Releases iPad Mini, and some other product refreshes

Apple unveils a slew of updates with the spotlight on the new iPad Mini, enhanced MacBook Pro 13 with Retina display, and revamped iMac with Fusion Drive.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Oct 2012
IT spending to hit 3.7 trillion by 2013
Apple

IT spending to hit 3.7 trillion by 2013

Worldwide spending on big-data and cloud technology the reason behind increased spending within the industry says Gartner symposium.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2012