Stories by Staff - Page 567

Controversial NZ Internet filter goes live
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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New Zealand's controversial Internet filter is now operational, monitoring traffic from ISPs Maxnet and Watchdog, despite civil liberties concerns.

Study: Third of businesses expect to hire soon
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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A New Zealand Northern Employers and Manufacturers survey has found that while a third of businesses expect to hire soon, recovery is not evident for all.

Free Battlefield: Bad Company 2 DLC hits March 31st
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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EA announces free DLC for Battlefield: Bad Company 2, with two new multiplayer modes to be released on the same day as Modern Warfare 2's first map pack.

Judge orders EMI not to meddle with Pink Floyd catalogue
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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A judge has pleased Pink Floyd and their fans by saying that EMI group is not entitled to unbundle tracks from the band's albums for sale on iTunes.

Fake Windows alert detected
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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Warning issued about fake Windows update alert containing malware, tricking users into purchasing fake product.

Human error blamed for increased recovery requests
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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Recovery from the cloud is a business necessity and recovery requests are dramatically increasing due to human error, Kroll Ontrack has said.

SPIN focus shifts to Auckland link in Pacific cable
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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SPIN plans to challenge Southern Cross with a new Pacific cable landing in Auckland, signalling fresh competition in NZ's broadband market.

iPad turns heads of some e-reader owners
Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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More than a quarter of current e-reader owners wish they'd waited for the iPad, according to a new consumer survey.

Kiwi entrepreneurs announce international cable
Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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Rod Drury, Stephen Tindall and Sam Morgan have announced today they are backing the creation of an international cable to rival Telecom’s Southern Cross Cable.

Google Apps Marketplace welcomes NetSuite
Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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accounting systems
NetSuite's suite joins Google Apps Marketplace, offering cloud-based business operations and financial processes integration for real-time insights.

Axis signs second NZ channel partner
Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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The network video provider has signed up Hills Electronic Security to distribute the full range of Axis products in New Zealand.

OnLive US launch date, subs rate announced
Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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OnLive to transform PC and Mac gaming in US come June 17, offering high-end gaming without hardware upgrades at $14.95/month.

Google/China resolution nears
Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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Google nears resolution with China over last year's phishing attacks, though details remain unclear. China offers severe punishment if given evidence.

LogMeIn releases new pro version for Mac
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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LogMeIn's newest version for Mac allows users to access their Macs on-the-go with an Internet connection or an iPhone.

Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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commerce commission
2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.

New MW2 maps to hit XBL March 30th
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Infinity Ward hints at first map pack for Modern Warfare 2, set to arrive on Xbox Live on March 30th. #Mapathy.

Ingram Micro website still not working
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Resellers report serious issues with Ingram Micro's new website, impacting their businesses. Integration problems and missing information cited.

Harmonix announces Rock Band 3
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Harmonix and MTV announce development of Rock Band 3, promising to revolutionize the music genre once again. Distribution by EA.

FileMaker 11 released
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Packing a variety of new features and a focus on easier database creation and ways to increase productivity, FileMaker 11 is now available.

Cisco unveils super router
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Cisco introduces the CRS-3, a super router that boasts 12 times the traffic capacity of its nearest rival, to propel the next-gen internet forward.