Stories by Staff - Page 201
Waikato teams win at Microsoft Imagine Cup
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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Two University of Waikato teams win categories in Microsoft Imagine Cup, developing software to solve real-world problems.
Your Invite - Dell SonicWALL security sessions start next week
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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Dell SonicWALL is inviting both resellers and end-users to attend any one of its roadshow events taking place in April throughout New Zealand.
Online gamers: the new target for theft
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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Cyber thieves target online gamers, stealing game items and personal data, prompting alerts from cybersecurity experts.
Oracle unveils world’s fastest microprocessor
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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Oracle introduces new SPARC servers running Oracle Solaris, promising superior performance and value for enterprise computing.
Renaissance reveals takeover talks
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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Renaissance in takeover talks with several potential investors, highlighting potential changes to the company.
Is Michael Dell down and out?
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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blackstone
As Carl Icahn welcomes suggestions of a partnership with Blackstone Group, could Michael Dell potentially lose control of the company he founded as a teenager?.
Tech worker boost across the ditch
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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Australian IT industry set to rebound in 2013, with 27% of surveyed organisations planning to increase staff numbers.
Kordia to announce Orcon sale?
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Kordia hints at imminent Orcon sale amid heightened buyer interest, with an announcement expected by week's end.
Telecom launches next generation broadband
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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After weeks of predictions and expert guess work, Telecom finally announced what we already knew - a UFB network across New Zealand.
Hey, Telecom, Leave our patch alone
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Orcon hits back at Telecom's NZ fibre network launch, claiming dominance in the market amidst growing competition.
Google Glass - Coming to a pair of eyes near you
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Google invites 'normal' users to try out Google Glass and offer feedback on the product before it officially launches.
Double swoop Cisco appoints new ANZ MD
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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In a strategic double move, Cisco appoints Ken Boal as ANZ MD and Richard Kitts as VP of Services for APJC, both effective immediately.
Has Apple lost its vision?
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Former Microsoft COO believes the Apple era may be on its way out due to the lack of vision within the company.
Oracle buys network manager Tekelec
Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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Oracle acquires network manager Tekelec to bolster control of increasing data traffic, aiming to innovate service delivery.
Yahoo inspires confidence through teenage millionaire
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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At just 17, Nick D'Aloisio sells his news app to Yahoo for £24m, sparking hope for young entrepreneurs worldwide.
Will make or break BlackBerry miss the mark?
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Facing an underwhelming Z10 launch, can BlackBerry rally before crucial financial results reveal if it's back in the game or out for the count?.
NZ makes 11 billionth electronic transaction
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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electronics
Mobil Mt Roskill wins award for NZ's 11 billionth e-transaction, marking a surge in card usage among Kiwis. Do you recall your location on Feb 28, 2013?.
Optus cuts 290 Aussie jobs
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Australian telco Optus is cutting 290 jobs from its marketing, IT, networks and sales departments as it tries to fight a downward spiral within the company.
Windows Embedded 8 launched online
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Microsoft unveils Windows Embedded 8 for enterprises, aiming to boost Internet of Things with a robust platform for actionable data.
Three's a crowd as Google enters Smart Watch market
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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wearables
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Google takes on Apple and Samsung in the buzzing smartwatch fray, hinting at a feud for supremacy in wearable tech. Who will dominate?.