Stories by Staff - Page 221

Ricoh drops Vodafone for Gen-i
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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Ricoh New Zealand switches mobile connections from Vodafone to Gen-i as it consolidates its telecoms services.

Oracle fixing Java issues after security scare
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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software development
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oracle
Oracle working on fixing security issues with Java following recent problems - US-CERT warns of vulnerability.

Tablet sales smashing PC shipments
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
Declining worldwide PC shipments during 2012 signal a structural shift of the PC market according to latest findings.

HP confirms Autonomy layoffs
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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Memo says new directions are coming for the acquired company, including a boost to research and development spending.

iPhone 5 order cuts simply noise
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
Wall Street experts dismiss recent claims that Apple are planning to make significant cuts to iPhone 5 orders.

Dell debating going private
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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network infrastructure
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dell technologies
Internet reports suggests the multinational computer company in talks with private equity firms about the move.

IRD criticised over international hiring
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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best companies
Government criteria for multi-million dollar IT contracts under fire as local firms question their commitment to New Zealand.

NZ Lotteries appoints technology chief
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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cto
NZ Lotteries hires Warren Hughes as CTO to guide technology platform transformation and improve customer experience.

Kim Jong Un’s spoof Google thank you note
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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telco
Kim Jong Un jokingly thanks Eric Schmidt post-visit in spoof note, poking fun at censorship and US-North Korea relations.

Xbox 360s second year at the top
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Xbox 360 dominates US console sales for a second year, with 1.4m units sold in December and securing 7 top game titles.

Google urges North Korea to go online
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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telco
Google's Eric Schmidt warns North Korea faces economic decline if it ignores the internet, despite controversy over his visit.

TESA enters new era after 46 Years
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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history
It’s the start of a brand new era for one of New Zealand’s oldest privately owned electronics companies, TESA Electronics Ltd.

So what did we get from the CES show?
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
CES 2013 unveils tech lexicon with 'Phablets', 4K TVs, and wireless charging, enriching our digital vocabulary and gadgetry.

Government announces iPad supplier
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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government
Cyclone Computers confirmed as main supplier for agencies and schools buying through the All-of-Government (AoG) Desktop and Laptop contract.

Skype to replace Messenger by March 15
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Microsoft bids farewell to Messenger, switching to Skype by March 15 for enhanced chat and video calls, excluding China.

Samsung scraps Windows RT U.S. tablet plans
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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windows
South Korean company cancels plans to release Windows RT device across America as retail partners 'don't see strong demand.'.

Reddit co-founder hangs himself
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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rrs
Reddit co-founder Aaron Swartz has passed away, found in his NYC apartment, ahead of a pivotal trial on hacking charges.

$1.5bn opp for PON vendors from China’s smart grids?
Fri, 11th Jan 2013
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ovum
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smart grids
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alcatel-lucent
Ovum says the deployment of smart grids based on PON fibre communications will provide a US$1.5–$2bn opportunity to FTTx PON component and equipment vendors.

What does the future contact centre look like?
Fri, 11th Jan 2013
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crm
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martech
The days are gone of customer satisfaction being achieved by having a good product at a good price with good service.

Lenovo unleashes new touch devices
Fri, 11th Jan 2013
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personal computing devices
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windows 8
Lenovo showcased its latest touch-optimised Windows 8 devices at CES 2013, featuring new ultra-portable IdeaPad U Series Ultrabooks and ThinkPad Edge laptops.