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Google apologises for Kenyan deception
Unified Communications

Google apologises for Kenyan deception

Google says sorry for using underhand tactics in Kenya, including database snooping and falsely claiming partnership with local firm Mocality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2012
SEO fears force businesses onto Google+
Marketing Technologies

SEO fears force businesses onto Google+

Harvard expert warns businesses must join Google+ or risk losing top SEO rankings, highlighting Google's strategic leverage.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2012
Logitech issues demo for 'cube' mouse
Digital Entertainment

Logitech issues demo for 'cube' mouse

Logitech unveils a demo for the Cube mouse at CES, showcasing its dual functionality as both a mouse and presentation pointer. Watch the video here.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2012
Enterprises turning to Apple
Apple

Enterprises turning to Apple

Apple's invasion of corporate IT, long Microsoft's stronghold, sees businesses spending billions on Macs and iPads for innovation and mobility.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2012
Hefty incentive package for new Yahoo! CEO
Marketing Technologies

Hefty incentive package for new Yahoo! CEO

New Yahoo! CEO Scott Thompson begins his tenure today, backed by a stunning US$27 million incentive package aimed at revitalising the tech giant.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2012
Olympus to sue executives following scandal
Lawsuit

Olympus to sue executives following scandal

Olympus to sue 19 current and former executives, including President Shuichi Takayama, over an accounting scandal that has slashed its value by nearly 60%.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2012
What's happening with Google's Motorola Mobility deal?
Partner Programmes

What's happening with Google's Motorola Mobility deal?

Google's anticipated $12.5bn Motorola Mobility deal nears, yet remains uncertain as stockholders urged caution amid 'modest profitability' forecasts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2012
RIM profit bombs - Updated
Data Analytics

RIM profit bombs - Updated

RIM's earnings plummet as PlayBook re-valuation and service outage hit hard, with co-CEOs slashing their pay to $1 amidst declining BlackBerry sales.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2011
Xero appoints US head
Blogging

Xero appoints US head

Xero names Jamie Sutherland, ex-Sage Software exec, as president of US operations to fuel American growth from their San Francisco base.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2011
Top data disasters of 2011
Disaster Recovery

Top data disasters of 2011

Everyone knows the reasons for effective data backup, but sometimes we still don't do it until we hear one horror story that resonates in some way.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2011
App of the Week: LinkedIn
Apps

App of the Week: LinkedIn

Despite its potential, LinkedIn's mobile app frustrates with its non-intuitive design and technical quirks, yet the platform remains key for professionals.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2011
Hard drive shortage strikes Intel
Supply Chain

Hard drive shortage strikes Intel

Intel slashes quarterly earnings forecast by USD $1 billion as hard drive shortages from Thai floods hamper PC production and inflate prices.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2011
How to avoid a messy Christmas
Motorola

How to avoid a messy Christmas

The annual Christmas party is an opportunity for teams to celebrate the end of a year (good or bad) and relax together for a few hours.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2011
RIM denied BBX trademark
Apple

RIM denied BBX trademark

Judge issues temporary ban on name RIM gave to forthcoming operating system; so what will the BlackBerry OS be called now?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2011
Noel Leeming's sales and profits up
Apple

Noel Leeming's sales and profits up

Noel Leeming revels in a 40% profit leap, attributing success to in-demand tech gifts and refined customer service strategies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2011
Exclusive: interview with Palo Alto CTO Nir Zuk
Firewalls

Exclusive: interview with Palo Alto CTO Nir Zuk

In an exclusive chat, Palo Alto CTO Nir Zuk shares insights on evolving cyber threats and unveils WildFire, their spear phishing shield.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2011
Opera: 'because Justin Bieber doesn't use it'
Browsers

Opera: 'because Justin Bieber doesn't use it'

Opera 11.60 debuts, promising a sleek alternative to boring default browsers, with a cheeky nod to Justin Bieber.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2011
More growth for Waikato tech group
NetValue

More growth for Waikato tech group

Waikato's NetValue acquires DigiCreative, expanding its tech empire and showcasing its ambitious growth plans in the region's IT sector.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2011
Apple's social media policies revealed
Apple

Apple's social media policies revealed

Apple's stringent social media policies have surfaced, highlighting how the tech giant enforces rigid guidelines that led to a UK employee's dismissal.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2011