Stories by Staff - Page 478
WatchGuard's Robertson takes new role
Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Regional Director Scott Robertson to assume the role of Asia Pacific Vice President for Channels and Alliances.
Vodafone account app goes live
Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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uc
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personal computing devices
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apple
Vodafone unveils a new iPhone app for customers to manage accounts, promising easy balance checks and payment options.
TomTom launches live traffic updates
Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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gps
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tomtom
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cameras
TomTom has launched Live Services in New Zealand, offering real-time traffic updates, safety camera reporting, and weather forecasts for Go Live GPS users.
Maclean boosts headcount by four
Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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uc
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gen-i
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kinetics group
Maclean expands its team with four industry veterans, enhancing its strength in account management and business development.
Sales of virtual goods overtake advertising
Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Advertising agencies blamed for sales of virtual goods overtake advertising in top categories on Apple's iOS platform.
Agile signs FibroLAN deal
Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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uc
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agile integration
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rural broadband initiative
Agile Integration inks deal with FibroLAN to distribute fibre optic solutions in New Zealand, targeting the Metro market and Rural Broadband Initiative.
Samsung reveals Froyo update details
Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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martech
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adobe
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creative technologies
Samsung set to bolster Galaxy S with Froyo update, offering speedier performance, voice-guided GPS, and Flash Player support from mid-Oct.
Cut the Rope
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Cut the Rope game enthrals players with physics-based puzzles, tasking them with feeding candy to a cute monster, Om Nom.
Telecom sponsors All Blacks UK tour
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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cloud services
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facebook
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all blacks
Telecom renews sponsorship for the All Blacks' UK tour, introducing the Telecom BackingBlack Tour with exclusive content and events for UK fans.
Hosted phone seminar
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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uc
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voip
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conversant
Conversant hosts free seminars on October 27th at Cliftons, Auckland, to reveal cost savings and benefits of switching to VoIP for NZ businesses.
Extreme Networks, SARA and CERN complete world’s first long-haul 40 GbE link
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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distribution central
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distributors
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retail
Extreme Networks, SARA and CERN complete world’s first long-haul 40 GbE link with first to market 40GbE switch.
IBM picks Australia for new R&D lab
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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ict
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ibm
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university of melbourne
IBM to create 150 jobs at new R&D lab in Melbourne by 2011, focusing on smarter resource and disaster management. PM Gillard sees bright ICT future.
111 text service for deaf launched
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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emergency services
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community
A new 111 text service for the deaf and hearing impaired was launched today in Auckland by Police Minister Judith Collins, enhancing emergency accessibility.
Simms unlocks NZ channel for IronKey
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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encryption
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healthtech
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cloud services
Simms International secures distribution rights for IronKey products in Australia and New Zealand, aiming at corporate and security resellers.
Skype re-launches - adds Facebook integration
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Skype revamps app with Facebook integration and group video calls, promising enhanced connectivity and a sleek new interface.
Google financials show 23% growth
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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google
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investment
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mobile
Google's Q3 financials reveal a robust 23% revenue surge, hitting USD $7.29 billion. CEO Eric Schmidt credits core and new businesses for this growth.
Microsoft's Bing to access your Facebook 'Likes'
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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microsoft
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google
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ceo
Microsoft strengthens ties with Facebook with deal to integrate content from Facebook straight into Bing's search results.
Orcon: ComCom decision means better deals for Kiwis
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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government
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commerce commission
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telcos
Chief Executive Scott Bartlett sees substantial reduction of broadband and telephone packages following a recent Commerce Commission ruling.
Ruckus Wise Guy course heads to Wellington
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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network management
Wellington to host a key Ruckus Wise Guy course from Oct 19-21, aimed at tech pros. Spaces open for the NZ$500 event.
Telecom under ComCom investigation
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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government
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chorus
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commerce commission
ComCom probes Telecom for alleged unfair practices, probing if Telecom Wholesale favoured its retail arm. Final findings due by March end.