Stories by Staff - Page 504
Official: Intel buys McAfee
Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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Intel acquires McAfee for $7.68bn, aiming to integrate security into its chipmaking, addressing the surge in cyber threats.
Slingshot’s All You Can Eat plan revealed
Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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Slingshot unveils details of its 'All-You-Can-Eat' broadband plan—no data cap at $79.95/month, reserved for the first 10,000 customers.
Clickfree launches “simple” backup solutions
Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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Clickfree's new backup solutions can backup multiple computers, networks, and mobile storage devices including iPods and iPhones.
Facebook knows where you are
Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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Facebook's new Places feature lets you share your location and discover when friends are nearby, raising questions on privacy.
Microsoft 2010 Partner Awards - winners revealed
Thu, 19th Aug 2010
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Kiwi innovation shines at Microsoft 2010 Partner Awards with 18 firms winning across 21 categories, showcasing NZ's tech genius on a global stage.
Update: 1k sign up for Slingshot’s All-You-Can-Eat
Thu, 19th Aug 2010
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1000 people have already reserved a place for Slingshot’s unlimited broadband plan, with 9000 places remaining.
Number of internet connected devices to pass five billion
Thu, 19th Aug 2010
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The number of devices connected to the internet is set to surpass 5 billion, driven by mobile and emerging tech sectors, predicts IMS Research.
PABX fraud increases fourfold
Thu, 19th Aug 2010
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PABX fraud in NZ companies skyrockets, warns TIG, stressing small businesses are most vulnerable to these international scams.
Lenovo appoints new channel director
Thu, 19th Aug 2010
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Daren Finney steps into Lenovo's Channel Sales Director role for ANZ, tasked with sales strategy and partner relations, starting October 1st.
Next Gears 2 XP Event won't be capped
Thu, 19th Aug 2010
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Epic Games sparks frenzy with uncapped XP event for Gears of War 2, rewarding players based on Facebook fan count.
Acronis launches new channel resources
Thu, 19th Aug 2010
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Acronis bolsters channel partner support with free educational webinars on backup and recovery, enhancing skills and knowledge.
Windows Messenger connects to Facebook
Wed, 18th Aug 2010
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Windows Live Messenger now offers Facebook chat, connecting ~300 million users with Facebook's ~500 million, starting in select countries.
UFB draft released to the public
Wed, 18th Aug 2010
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TCF unveils draft standards for New Zealand's ultra fast broadband, paving the way for a high-speed, future-proof network. Public feedback sought.
Sitecore appoints leading Enterprise CMS Sales Executive
Wed, 18th Aug 2010
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Sitecore has named Open Text/RedDot Solutions veteran Robert Holliday as Sales Executive for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).
Start-up financing heads online
Wed, 18th Aug 2010
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Angel Association NZ partners with Angelsoft to revolutionise start-up financing, connecting local ventures with global investors.
Mass Effect 2 announced for PS3
Wed, 18th Aug 2010
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Mass Effect 2 set for PS3 debut in Jan 2011, boasting bonus content but no sign of its predecessor or ME3's future on the console, announced at GamesCom.
Axl Rose's Twitter account hacked
Wed, 18th Aug 2010
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A tweet saying that the singer's upcoming tour dates had been cancelled was false, and the result of a hack, say Rose's representatives.
MYOB: No return to recession
Wed, 18th Aug 2010
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Over one third of NZ businesses predict growth, defying recession fears, per the latest MYOB report. A significant rebound in revenue highlighted.
Cisco makes changes to its APAC business
Wed, 18th Aug 2010
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Cisco revamps its APAC operations, shifting to a 100% partner-led model, aiming to tap into the region's rapid growth and unlock untapped markets.
iPad 2 due this Christmas?
Wed, 18th Aug 2010
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Rumours swirl about a 7-inch iPad 2 launching by Christmas, with Taiwanese firms reportedly crafting parts for Apple's new venture.