Stories by Staff - Page 377

Hitachi wins Kiwibank virtual storage deal
Thu, 7th Jul 2011
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Hitachi partners with Kiwibank to overhaul its virtual storage, aiming to boost growth and streamline data management.

Fibre Watch: We have a plan
Thu, 7th Jul 2011
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The Government's National Infrastructure Plan highlights investment and regulatory issues faced by the telecommunications industry.

2degrees business market attack begins - 6 facts
Wed, 6th Jul 2011
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2degrees targets NZ's small businesses with competitive mobile plans, promising major savings and flexible contracts. #NZBusiness #MobilePlans.

The MMO shake up continues
Wed, 6th Jul 2011
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MMO landscape transforms as Age of Conan: Unchained goes free-to-play, challenging industry norms and offering new options for gamers.

Nestle chooses mobile solution from StayinFront
Tue, 5th Jul 2011
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Nestle Purina PetCare teams up with StayinFront for mobile field support, enhancing field sales with advanced analytics and CRM tools.

Vodafone wants to know your ...
Tue, 5th Jul 2011
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Vodafone NZ launches 'Share Everything Day' to capture a 24-hr snapshot of Kiwi life via social media, aiming for a unique insight into national trends.

Kiwi Google apps specialist bought by US firm
Tue, 5th Jul 2011
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Wellington's WaveAdept, a top Google apps integrator for notable firms and gov departments, has been acquired by US giant Cloud Sherpas.

InternetNZ backs Barcamp 'Unconference'
Tue, 5th Jul 2011
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InternetNZ sponsors tech-driven Barcamp Unconference, promising to blend politics, tech insights, and web trends on July 16.

Gears of War 3 torrent leaked
Tue, 5th Jul 2011
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Leaked Gears of War 3 torrent hits the web, complete with campaign and multiplayer content. Official release set for 20th Sep still on track.

Proxim Wireless appoints Renaissance
Tue, 5th Jul 2011
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Proxim Wireless has named Renaissance as its second distributor in New Zealand, bolstering its network business with a focus on Wi-Fi and back-haul systems.

8 facts about the Simms & Huawei deal
Tue, 5th Jul 2011
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Simm's, soon to be expressonline, partners with Huawei after seven months of talks, starting with enterprise networking products and aiming to expand further.

2degrees tops for customer satisfaction
Mon, 4th Jul 2011
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2degrees earns top marks in Kiwi customer satisfaction survey, securing five-star rating across all categories from Canstar Blue.

Niue internet service hits $4 million
Mon, 4th Jul 2011
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Niue's Internet Niue investment surpasses $4m, offering free service post-connection, with 90% island coverage. Rising satellite costs challenge sustainability.

Virtual goods raise real money for Christchurch
Mon, 4th Jul 2011
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Gaming company SmallWorlds donates $38,000 to Christchurch earthquake relief from virtual item sales, showcasing the power of online communities.

Aastra signs Connector Systems
Mon, 4th Jul 2011
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Aastra has signed Connector Systems to distribute its SIP and IP phones in New Zealand, aiming to expand reseller partnerships and enhance local training.

Atrash appointed APAC MD at Shoretel
Mon, 4th Jul 2011
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George Atrash named MD for Asia Pacific at ShoreTel; aims to drive market demand for UC, collaboration, and mobility solutions while expanding brand presence.

KDDI offloads smartphone data traffic to Wi-Fi
Mon, 4th Jul 2011
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cloud services
The Japanese mobile operator is freeing up its existing cellular network with 100,000 new Wi-Fi access points.

Reckon's hosted app takes QuickBooks into cloud
Mon, 4th Jul 2011
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financial systems
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accounting systems
One of the most popular accounting packages is available online through an innovative application hosting system.

Skype launches Android video calling
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Skype's new Android app update brings video calling to a select few handsets, bridging the gap to PCs, iPhones, and TVs.

Cyclic trend for social media spam
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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A study shows social media spam attacks follow a cycle of rise and fall, peaking every 20 days, affecting platforms like Facebook and Twitter.