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Kordia celebrates IT's unsung heroes
Gaming

Kordia celebrates IT's unsung heroes

Kordia are giving IT people their time in the sun and the chance to win a trip for two to the NASA Centre in Florida.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2012
Iranian game encourages implemention of Salman Rushdie fatwa
Gaming

Iranian game encourages implemention of Salman Rushdie fatwa

An Iranian game titled The Stressful Life of Salman Rushdie encourages players to act out the fatwa against the author, sparking controversy.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
News: new MacBook Air review, MagSafe to MagSafe 2 adapter, 10.7.5 seeded, and more!
Gaming

News: new MacBook Air review, MagSafe to MagSafe 2 adapter, 10.7.5 seeded, and more!

The MacBook Air, along with the MacBook Pro, was updated at WWDC last week to include faster processors than its predecessor.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2012
Usage policy: why IT needs to take charge
Firewalls

Usage policy: why IT needs to take charge

As firms grapple with the complexities of social media, the role of IT in driving robust usage policies is becoming undeniable.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2012
Review: WD MyBook Live Home Network Drive
Gaming

Review: WD MyBook Live Home Network Drive

The WD MyBook Live lets you store 120 Videos, 250,000 songs (as if anyone actually has that many!) or 200,000 photos. Pretty amazing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
Dog adoption drive uses split-screen tech to tug heartstrings
Animal welfare

Dog adoption drive uses split-screen tech to tug heartstrings

Pedigree's adoption drive cleverly uses split-screen tech in cinemas, showing moviegoers different dog tales based on donations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2012
Telcos agree to additional compliance measure
Unified Communications

Telcos agree to additional compliance measure

TCF members to self-certify compliance to industry regulations, with companies breaching rules to be 'named and shamed'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2012
Microsoft cries foul over patent abuse
Microsoft

Microsoft cries foul over patent abuse

Motorola Mobility - and by extension Google - failing to meet FRAND licensing commitments; is this the pot calling the kettle black?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
Steve Jobs Android ad: homage or horror?
Marketing Technologies

Steve Jobs Android ad: homage or horror?

A Taiwanese firm's ad with a Steve Jobs lookalike promoting an Android product has sparked outrage for tastelessness.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2012
Reddit to black out in protest against SOPA - Updated
Google

Reddit to black out in protest against SOPA - Updated

Reddit plans a 12-hour blackout to protest against the US's SOPA, aiming to make a significant statement in the fight for internet freedom.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) stories

Crunch time for cloud providers
Cloud Services

Crunch time for cloud providers

The soon-to-be-renamed New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS) has released the full version of its Cloud Computing Code of Practice.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th May 2012
How much is your job worth?
Data Analytics

How much is your job worth?

Recruiter's annual salary summary shows which IT workers should be requesting raises, and which should be happy with what they've got.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2012
Why don't we rate our sales teams?
Productivity

Why don't we rate our sales teams?

Despite widespread dissatisfaction, many businesses struggle to effectively evaluate and improve their sales teams' performance.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2012
EU regulators to rule on 'Googlerola' deal next week
Google

EU regulators to rule on 'Googlerola' deal next week

Regulators for the European Union are nearly ready to rule on whether the US$12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility by Google can go ahead.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2012
Apple takes teaching to new heights
Apple

Apple takes teaching to new heights

Apple's iBooks Author revolutionises education, enabling tailored teaching content for students, fostering a more individualised learning experience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
Future of technology
Gaming

Future of technology

Will cybersex and cyber relationships begin to replace the traditional alternatives? What will become of the laptop computer?.

By Staff Writer • 21 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
The truth behind online gambling: convenient or dangerous?
Online gambling

The truth behind online gambling: convenient or dangerous?

With the Melbourne Cup kicking off the racing season in November, we can expect the number of gambling bets (and fascinators!) to sky rocket.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Jan 2012
New feature set for Xero today
Fintech

New feature set for Xero today

Xero rolls out updates including new bank feeds, improved budget manager and report packs, aiming to boost efficiency for NZ businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Dec 2011