Stories by Staff - Page 611

Tsunami-disaster aided by free calling
Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Telecoms companies provide free calling to those affected by the Samoa tsunami, with over $1.1 million worth of calls made.

Zintel now exclusive distributor of Hypercom
Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Zintel becomes the exclusive New Zealand distributor for Hypercom, ensuring the launch of new terminals just in time for the Christmas rush.

Mobile marketing opportunities
Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Mobile marketing set to transform advertising, with Smartphones and apps driving engagement and innovation, says 2Degrees CEO Eric Hertz.

Local tech companies pitch to the world
Fri, 16th Oct 2009
Unlimited Potential will host its second Wellington to the World (W2W) where technology companies can pitch themselves to a global audience.

TVNZ app cracks 10,000 downloads
Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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In just under two weeks, TVNZ’s free iPhone app has hit 10,000 downloads, capturing up to 30% of New Zealand’s iPhone market with news and weather updates.

Man jailed for child sex images
Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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A 50-year-old man jailed for 6 months after IT firms discovered child sexual abuse images on his computers, highlighting global fight against exploitation.

New Telecom logo - UNCONFIRMED
Thu, 15th Oct 2009
Telecom hints at a new logo with a dazzling light show at Auckland Ferry Building. Speculation rises as the company remains elusive.

Global PTM expands into ANZ
Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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The company today announced its expansion in the ANZ market to support its growing business in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

Google tells Web sites to clean up
Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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Google has launched a campaign to notify operators of compromised Web sites that they need to do some tidying up.

Stephen King novel hidden online
Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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Stephen King’s UK publisher Hodder & Stoughton has launched the biggest ever game of literary hide-and-seek online.

Hunt for NZ TXT champion now on
Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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Starting 26th October, New Zealand residents, young and old can compete for the title of the fastest texter and become the inaugural New Zealand TXT Champion.

Fuji Xerox launches rewards program
Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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Fuji Xerox unveils 'Kansha', a rewards scheme in Australia and New Zealand to honour channel partners with perks like travel and electronics.

Local game-trading site launches
Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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Swap old for gold! GameSwitch, a local site for trading console games, has launched, offering gamers a new way to refresh their collections.

Can we trust SW for decisions ?
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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A new software system launched this week allows users to input data and then offers decision-making ‘support’ based on a psychological approach.

Maclean ramps up Wellington focus
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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Maclean's Founder and Chairman Allan Maclean shifts focus to Wellington, aiming to expand the market and showcase new hosted and cloud-based services.

Video preview - EyePet: Your Virtual Pet
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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Sony and Eleven PR recently treated Game Console to some hands-on time with EyePet: Your Virtual Pet for PlayStation 3.

Mixed reaction to Big Time
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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Telecom's new data plan receives positive response, but backlash from customers on old plan who say it's near identical and slower.

Fujitsu appoints Altech as NZ distributor
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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Altech has been selected as a Fujitsu distributor in New Zealand in order to grow the company’s New Zealand presence.

APC in a ‘pod’: containerised data centres
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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APC unveils its containerised Datapod at the Auckland Roadshow, promising data centres assembled in hours and full delivery within six weeks.

Telecom breach could cost $10m
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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[UPDATED] Telecom could face a $10m fine after it was found to have breached the Commerce Act by the High Court today.