Stories by Staff - Page 37
Rumour: New Wipeout title in the works
Wed, 4th May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony computer entertainment
Rumours surge as www.wipeout2048.com domain is registered, hinting at a new futuristic racing title in the beloved Wipeout series.
Cloud outages result in Amazon apology
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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datacentre infrastructure
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amazon
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bbc
Amazon apologises and explains the large scale outages in its cloud hosting service that disrupted high traffic websites across the net.
MotorStorm: Apocalypse gets NZ release date
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony computer entertainment
The game that was indefinitely delayed out of respect for those affected by the Canterbury quakes has finally been given the go-ahead.
Android app points the finger at file-sharers
Sun, 1st May 2011
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apps
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symantec
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file sharing
Android.Walkinwat is the first mobile phone threat that slaps the wrists of users who illegally download files from unauthorised sites.
Security Threats on the Run
Sun, 1st May 2011
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analyst report
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banking
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retail
Craig Scroggie, Vice President and Managing Director for Symantec, Pacific region, takes a look at the current security situation for mobile devices.
Challenges for the Instant-On Enterprise
Sun, 1st May 2011
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risk & compliance
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wordpress
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risk management
As enterprises embrace instant connectivity, the rise in cybercrime heightens the need for robust security measures.
Bethesda releases Brink dedicated-servers FAQ
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
The upcoming shooter from Bethesda will allow PC gamers to set up their own dedicated servers for online play without even requiring a full version of the game.
Sony outlines plans to restore and secure PSN
Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Sony outlines plans to bolster PSN security post-breach, moving data centres and collaborating with the FBI to trace those responsible.
Microsoft BI Summit rolls into town
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Free Auckland and Wellington events to cater for business decision makers, IT pros, architects and developers.
New Norton betas available for free download
Wed, 20th Apr 2011
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symantec
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norton
Symantec unveils free Norton 2012 betas, boasting faster scans, less memory usage, and enhanced security measures.
WatchGuard forms Mitel partnership
Tue, 19th Apr 2011
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
WatchGuard partners with Mitel to offer enhanced VoIP and data security for businesses, promising top-notch firewall protection.
Apple headhunts Microsoft cloud expert
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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microsoft
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apple
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yahoo
Apple snags Microsoft's cloud guru, Kevin Timmons, to elevate its data center prowess amid a search for an engineering ace.
VMware acquires EMC cloud protection service
Wed, 6th Apr 2011
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
VMware acquires Mozy from EMC, bolstering cloud security and expanding services to over 1 million users and 70,000 businesses globally.
Cyber threats 'skyrocket'
Tue, 5th Apr 2011
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symantec
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x
Targeted attacks, social networking threats, mobile device security and attack toolkits are all on the rise, says Symantec.
Gray matter
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Jane Jensen returns with 'Gray Matter', a nod to classic point-and-click games, meshing mystery with magic in Oxford's eerie locales.
Play.com admits security breach
Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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hackers
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passwords
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hacking
Play.com has confirmed a security breach, with customers receiving spam emails linked to an incident at its email provider.
Symantec launches new specialisation
Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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encryption
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symantec
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partners
Symantec introduces a new Encryption Solutions Specialisation to bolster revenue for partners adept in encryption products.
Steve Jobs biography presses on
Thu, 17th Mar 2011
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apple
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oracle
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technology gifts
The Walter Isaacson-penned official biography of Steve Jobs is making steady progress, say Silicon Valley sources.
CIOs optimistic about Q2 hiring
Fri, 11th Mar 2011
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it department
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upgrades
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hiring
CIOs foresee robust IT hiring in Q2 2011, with 9% planning to expand their departments and 7% expecting an uptick in hiring, per a recent survey.
10 signs your PC is infected
Thu, 10th Mar 2011
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malware
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cybersecurity
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avg technologies
AVG reveals 10 signs of a PC virus, from slow speeds to rogue pop-ups, warning of undetectable malware threats.