Stories by Staff - Page 374
Analysts hammer Telecom on govt. broadband plan
Fri, 6th Nov 2009
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kordia
Telecom's Q1 results briefing was dominated by one question today – what is the company going to do about Ultra Fast Broadband?.
Businesses see technology as key differentiator
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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hp
In a global survey by HP, over 90% of senior executives foresee unpredictable business cycles, with nearly 75% viewing technology as crucial to success.
Beatles catalogue on USB
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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apple
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usb
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photography
The entire Beatles catalogue will soon be available on a limited edition, apple-shaped USB device, featuring re-mastered audio and exclusive visual content.
2degrees goes 3G
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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vodafone
Mobile company 2degrees is set to integrate a 3G spectrum across its new network just 12 weeks after launching its brand to the market.
Apple announces App store milestone
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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apple
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technology gifts
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retail
Apple has announced that more than 100,000 apps are currently available on its iTunes App Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
Modern Warfare 2 PC multiplayer capped at 18 players
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Infinity Ward confirms maximum of 18 players for PC version of Modern Warfare 2, dropping from 32 in previous game.
IT spending drives innovation in downturn
Tue, 3rd Nov 2009
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micro focus
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economic downturn
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roi
A Micro Focus survey reveals most CFOs plan to invest in existing IT systems during the financial downturn to enhance efficiency and foster innovation.
Farmside in Fast 50
Tue, 3rd Nov 2009
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uc
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digital island
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market
Rural ISP Farmside ranks 18th in Deloitte's Fast 50, winning the fastest-growing tech, media, and telecoms business for Canterbury and Upper South Island.
Symantec adds benefits to channel program
Tue, 3rd Nov 2009
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edr
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cloud services
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symantec
Symantec to enhance its SMB and Endpoint Management Specialisations program in Asia Pacific and Japan, offering partners rebates, support, and training.
Altech appointed as TST distributor
Tue, 3rd Nov 2009
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altech computers
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managing director
Terabytes Server Storage Tech (TST) has appointed Altech Computers as the exclusive ANZ distributor of the company's rack-mount server cases.
Xmas offers extend to home broadband
Tue, 3rd Nov 2009
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vodafone
Telecom is set to spread some Christmas cheer to its home broadband customers as the silly season pricing war starts to heat up.
Vodafone undercuts competition
Tue, 3rd Nov 2009
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telstraclear
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landline
Vodafone's new freephone rates for businesses are pitched at stealing lucrative 0800 and 0508 services from its arch rivals TelstraClear and Telecom.
Spammers bank on Wave invites
Tue, 3rd Nov 2009
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Scammers exploit Google Wave's popularity by disguising malware as invite generators, luring users into downloading Backdoor.Tidserv via forums and Twitter.
Left 4 Dead 2: First impressions
Mon, 2nd Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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chillisoft
I've just been dropped off by boat with three other fellow survivors onto a pier on the outskirts of New Orleans.
Buzz Aldrin touches down for telco conference
Mon, 2nd Nov 2009
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vodafone
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telcos
The second man on the moon, Buzz Aldrin, is the headlining act at a conference organised by the country's telcos in March next year.
The Western Roamer
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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vodafone
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fees
The Western Roamer, a frequent traveller to Europe, the US, and Australia, faces varied mobile roaming charges but finds data use hotel fees may be costlier.
Very High Speed Broadband
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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uc
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commerce commission
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isp
Telecom is trialling new technology to turbo-charge broadband speeds, but it could be a while before users can take advantage of it.
Still free for country callers
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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uc
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commerce commission
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broadband
Toll-free local calling for all New Zealanders – including those who live in rural and remote areas – will remain despite an upheaval in the way it is funded.
Duties and liabilities
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data security
CIOs and boards must tackle key tech-related legal risks, from data protection to corporate governance, to safeguard their organisations and boost compliance.
The risky business
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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risk & compliance
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cto
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risk management
In an era of scarcity, effective risk management becomes crucial for businesses, spotlighting the importance of compliance and governance.