Stories by Staff - Page 263

Motorola files Apple lawsuit
Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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Motorola Mobility launches lawsuit against Apple, demanding a US ban on iPhones and iPads, amid escalating patent disputes.

NZ's Rakon strikes deal with Huawei
Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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Auckland-based company has agreed a deal with Huawei Technologies, stretching five years and quadrupling sales.

BYOD risk for ANZ companies
Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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Companies across the region share concerns over the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend dominating the IT industry.

Nokia and Microsoft beat Apple to product launch
Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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After days of rumours in the press, Nokia and Microsoft appear set to launch the Windows 8 Phone before Apple makes their long-awaited product announcement.

Assange asks US to end ‘Wiki witch-hunt’
Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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From the balcony of the Ecuadorian embassy in London, WikiLeaks founder calls on U.S. to end their war on whistleblowers.

Former Renaissance boss joins Kordia
Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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Shaun Rendell, former acting CEO of Renaissance, transitions to CFO of Kordia, bolstering its telco-oriented growth.

Mixed reviews for Wii U
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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Two reputable industry voices have expressed their opinions on the Wii U, with one declaring the new console a '$400 Xbox 360 seven years late'.

Queenstown ski trip up for grabs with Fortinet
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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Win a dream Queenstown ski trip and more with Fortinet's Winter Ski promo when you purchase their products with Ingram Micro.

Energy industry under malware attack
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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Businesses in the energy sector are being targeted through a malicious Windows malware threat, deleting computer contents and preventing reboots.

Trailer: Mists of Pandaria
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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Embark on an epic journey in Mists of Pandaria, unlocking the lost continent's secrets and confronting a long-buried evil.

Android’s answer to banking app
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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National Bank unveils an Android banking app, bringing anytime, anywhere banking services to Android users, following iPhone app success.

Facebook stock falling fast
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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Early investors of the social networking site appear to be cashing in during their first chance to sell their stock, causing an all-time low in the market.

Apple aims to turn TV hobby into reality
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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Apple is in talks with US cable operators to bring live TV home, still calling it a hobby despite selling 4 million devices in 2012.

Lenovo sales increase outpaces PC industry
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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Following a deal to pioneer Microsoft’s new Windows RT PCs, vendor reports 35% rise in sales during first fiscal quarter.

Dotcom wins bid for extradition evidence to prevent unfair hearing
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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Megaload founder Kim Dotcom granted access to US extradition evidence, preventing him from facing an unfair trial in Auckland.

Renaissance’s new CEO resigns
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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A month after officially losing their Apple distribution contract, Shaun Rendell has resigned from his role as Renaissance CEO.

Westboro Baptist Church to picket Gaymercon
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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Westboro Baptist Church to picket Gaymercon, a LBGT tech convention in San Francisco. Event receives support and backlash.

ANZ firms transitioning towards a Hybrid Datacentre Strategy
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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Survey suggests organisations are moving towards a hybrid datacentre ecosystem strategy across the ANZ region.

TechEd announces 2012 speakers
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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Paul Thurrott and Jer Thorp to head TechEd 2012, showcasing Windows 8, Office 2013, and the future of computing in Auckland.

NetSafe calls for industry support over cyberbullying
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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NetSafe urges ICT support against the growing threat of cyberbullying, highlighting a need for industry collaboration to combat digital harassment effectively.