Stories by Staff - Page 392

MacDefender malware variant requires no password
Thu, 26th May 2011
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personal computing devices
A new variant of the Mac Defender fake anti-virus malware that does not require an admin password to run, has been reported.

2degrees to open 2nd Wellington store
Thu, 26th May 2011
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vodafone
2degrees celebrates its 2nd Wellington store opening this Friday on Lambton Quay, promising great deals on handsets and thrilling giveaways.

ComCom to issue proceedings against Telecom for discrimination
Thu, 26th May 2011
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission is to issue proceedings alleging that Telecom is likely to have discriminated under the Telecom Separation Undertakings.

Endace financials show strong growth
Wed, 25th May 2011
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Endace's financials show annual growth amid rising cyber threats, powering ahead with strong markets in finance, government, and telecom.

Moody's: Split 'negative' for Telecom outlook
Wed, 25th May 2011
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telco
International credit rating bureau Moody's has lowered Telecom's rating outlook to 'negative' in light of upcoming demerger.

Telecom to split for UFB
Wed, 25th May 2011
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chorus
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telco
Telecom announces its split into two companies, Chorus and Telecom, to remodel the telecom industry, following its major UFB contract win.

Namco Bandai donates generously to Christchurch
Wed, 25th May 2011
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digital entertainment
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Namco Bandai aids Christchurch's heritage recovery with a €20,000 gift, matched by the government, despite Japan's own challenges.

Windows Phone Mango announced
Wed, 25th May 2011
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Windows unveils Mango for Windows Phone, offering seamless integration and free updates for WP7 customers from autumn.

UFB partners announced
Tue, 24th May 2011
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telco
The government has reached agreements with Telecom New Zealand and Christchurch ratepayer-owned Enable Networks to roll out the UFB network.

Connector Systems lands LS Cable
Tue, 24th May 2011
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partners
Connector Systems has forged a distribution pact with Korea's LS Cable, bringing advanced fibre optics and FTTx solutions to New Zealand.

Virtual Private Clouds first step for big biz, says IDC
Tue, 24th May 2011
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private cloud
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datacom
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analyst report
IDC finds big NZ firms adopting virtual private clouds as a launchpad to broader public cloud use, amid evolving tech capabilities.

SAP summit connects ANZ developers with world
Tue, 24th May 2011
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sap
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partners
At the SAP Sydney summit, an NZ executive highlighted the mutual risks and rewards of bridging the ANZ and global software markets.

Google's guide to mobile business
Tue, 24th May 2011
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developers
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measurement
Google's Guide to the App Galaxy provides comprehensive insights into launching a mobile app-based business, covering promotion, monetisation, and measurement.

Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1 released
Tue, 24th May 2011
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apple
Office for Mac 2011 gets a vital Service Pack 1 update, enhancing security, stability, and functionality, addressing key vulnerabilities.

Internet a-Twitter with super-injunction scandal
Tue, 24th May 2011
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law
UK in uproar as footballer sues Twitter over super-injunction breach, igniting debate on free speech and privacy laws.

Kung Fu Pandas for Cityville
Tue, 24th May 2011
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digital entertainment
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facebook
DreamWorks teams up with Zynga, bringing Kung Fu Panda 2 into CityVille with exclusive collectibles and quests until 31 May.

Milestone achieved by Simms in NZ - CodeBlue Wins
Mon, 23rd May 2011
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kingston technology
Simms hits 3,000th order landmark in NZ, celebrating by gifting CodeBlue's milestone purchase for free. A sweet win for all involved.

Social Media & Mobile Marketing forums
Mon, 23rd May 2011
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twitter
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mobility
Two upcoming Bright*Star conferences bring social media and mobile marketing gurus together to share their knowledge.

Gentrack's billing selected for United Water
Mon, 23rd May 2011
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crm
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martech
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retail
Utility software specialist Gentrack won a bid to provide billing software for United Water's Auckland customers.

RadiumOne leads way on social data advertising
Mon, 23rd May 2011
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market
RadiumOne dominates social-data advertising, boosting retailer returns from USD $8 to USD $14 per ad dollar, now acquiring widget firms to solidify hold.