Amazon stories - Page 18
Startup? Global company? How the cloud answers very different tech requirements
Sat, 10th May 2014
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public cloud
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cloud services
From startup Parrot Analytics to global Tait Communications, both find cloud solutions like AWS key to meeting their diverse tech needs.
Voice Control: Why Apple, Google and Microsoft need to fight back
Thu, 8th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Digital platform providers are competing to find the next big method to grab consumers' attention: voice control and monitoring.
Microsoft challenges Amazon with mega Azure pricing cuts…
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft instigates price war, slashing Azure costs by up to 65%, pledging to match Amazon on cloud service prices in a bold move.
Android devices fuel strong tablet growth...
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Worldwide sales of tablets to end users reached 195.4 million units in 2013, a 68 percent increase on 2012, according to Gartner.
Apple ahead of the tablet game as Samsung trails
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
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apple
Apple dominates the tablet market, shipping 26 million units in Q4 2013, but faces challenges from competitors.
Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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google
Apple dethrones Coca-Cola, clinching the title as the World's Most Valuable Brand, say Interbrand. A historic shift spotlighting tech's rise.
PS4 Delay? Or just greater demand?
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
PlayStation 4 day one pre-orders face potential frustration as supply of new consoles may be very limited, leading to delayed delivery.
Apple and Amazon find Appy ending
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Apple and Amazon have concluded their legal battle over the app store term, agreeing to dismiss ongoing lawsuits in a Californian court.
A round up of the last year for AeroHive in NZ
Tue, 11th Jun 2013
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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data privacy
There has been a hive of activity within the New Zealand business of wireless vendor Aerohive over the last 12 months.
Fronde's financials in full-flow
Mon, 27th May 2013
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
ANZ tech firm Fronde posts strong growth with FY13 revenue up 25.8% to AUD $59.9m and net profit soaring by 145% to AUD $2.7m, driven by cloud expansion.
Google's free storage triples to 15GB
Wed, 15th May 2013
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storage
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Google has announced it will triple its free storage to 15GB, combining the capacity across Google+, Drive, and Gmail, ahead of its I/O conference.
Tablets on the slide BlackBerry? Not just yet
Tue, 7th May 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
BlackBerry's CEO predicts tablets will wane in 5 years, yet IDC data shows a 142.4% surge in shipments, challenging his view.
Android App of the Week - Top Ten Aerosmith Songs
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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smartphones
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apps
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google
A new app, Aerosmith Top 10 Songs, offers fans playlists, song backgrounds, lyrics, and more—perfect for concert preparation. Download it on Google Play now.
Microsoft hunts down Apple in iPad Mini market
Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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windows
Microsoft gears up to challenge Apple's iPad Mini, revealing plans for new Windows-powered devices set to hit the market in the coming months.
Cloud cuts coup for Microsoft as it targets Amazon
Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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iaas
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microsoft
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cloud services
Software giant cuts prices for hosting and processing online data in an attempt to knock Amazon.com from the top spot.
Ex-Microsoft GM building 'something secret' at Amazon
Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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microsoft
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amazon
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retail
Charlie Kindel, ex-Microsoft GM, teases a 'secret' project at Amazon, sparking speculation on April Fools' Day. Fact or jest?.
All hail the subscription-based business model
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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google
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amazon
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emc
Vendors opt for subscription models, from Office to Amazon, ditching upfront payments for monthly dues, transforming business-client relationships.
Amazon heads Down Under with Sydney roles
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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amazon
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retail
Amazon targets Australian and New Zealand growth, listing multiple cloud service roles in Sydney as part of a strategic expansion in the region.
Apple leads the market as tablet shipments soar
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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amazon
iPad once again leads the way as worldwide tablet shipments outpaced predictions, hitting a record total of 52.5 million units.
Amazon unveils kid's Kindle in US
Thu, 6th Dec 2012
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amazon
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kindle fire
Company introduces Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, a subscription service covering children's books, games, educational apps and videos.