Stories by Staff - Page 609
Major Nelson shatters Xbox 360 Blu-ray rumours
Fri, 23rd Oct 2009
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Rumors of a Blu-ray drive for Xbox 360 have been quashed by Microsoft's Major Nelson, stating no plans for introduction.
Harness the power of the cloud, says Ovum
Fri, 23rd Oct 2009
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research director
Ovum advises IT service providers to embrace cloud innovation to stay afloat amidst evolving tech trends, says Research Director John Madden.
Dell implements new service offerings for Windows 7
Fri, 23rd Oct 2009
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network infrastructure
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migration
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personal computing devices
Dell launches new services to aid Windows 7 migration, leveraging insights from over a thousand internal pilot users to enhance consulting and deployment.
Gen-i unveiling will squash rumour
Fri, 23rd Oct 2009
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identity
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telecom
Gen-i is set to unveil its new logo on Tuesday, erasing rumours of a sale. The fresh look aligns closely with parent company Telecom's brand overhaul.
Commission takes Vodafone to court
Fri, 23rd Oct 2009
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commerce commission
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telco
The Commerce Commission has launched legal action against Vodafone, accusing it of misleading advertising in six campaigns dating back to 2006.
Star Trek Online closed beta is live
Fri, 23rd Oct 2009
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Star Trek Online's closed beta launches amid controversy as Cryptic's earlier subscriber promises leave fans feeling misled.
Tandberg brand could be cut
Thu, 22nd Oct 2009
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uc
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video conferencing
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cisco
The proposed takeover of video conferencing company Tandberg by multinational Cisco could result in the brand being made redundant in the future.
NetSuite brings ERP to the iPhone
Thu, 22nd Oct 2009
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
NetSuite launches the first mobile ERP suite for iPhone users, offering comprehensive business management tools including CRM and eCommerce data.
Free NES title for some Wii owners
Thu, 22nd Oct 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Wii owners reimbursed with a free NES title after buying now-free Internet Channel, needing latest system update to redeem before Dec 31.
DON'T MISS: Cisco SMB Roadshow
Thu, 22nd Oct 2009
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retail
An event held every six months, the Cisco SMB Breakfast Club is back, and attendees can be in to win a Linksys Wireless N Router.
Microsoft releases Windows 7
Thu, 22nd Oct 2009
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hp
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partners
Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 7, was launched on Thursday at an event in Auckland’s Queen Elizabeth Square.
Queen in Lego Rock Band
Wed, 21st Oct 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Members of legendary rock band Queen will feature in upcoming video game, Lego Rock Band, playing their smash hits.
Learning from the Air NZ data centre outage
Wed, 21st Oct 2009
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hyperscale
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dc
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maxnet
Maxnet's CEO urges firms to upgrade legacy data centres and ensure robust backup systems after the costly Air NZ outage.
Axon and Gen-i win at Symantec Partner Awards
Wed, 21st Oct 2009
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partners
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awards
Axon and Gen-i clinch top honours at Symantec Partner Awards, heralding their exceptional performance in the New Zealand tech scene.
Hands on with James Cameron's Avatar: The Game
Wed, 21st Oct 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Game Console's Darren Price delves into the 3D world of James Cameron's Avatar: The Game, revealing a lush Pandora but questioning the 3D choice.
Fingerprint, eye scans supported
Wed, 21st Oct 2009
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biometrics
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Most New Zealanders are concerned enough about information security to allow the scanning of their fingerprints, and even of their eyes.
Labour Party's Clare Curran reckons a split from Telecom is in the works
Wed, 21st Oct 2009
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chorus
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telco
Opposition claims Telecom under government pressure to separate. Telecom spokesperson refuses to comment on the matter.
TCF chief appointed
Wed, 21st Oct 2009
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telco
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vodafone
Vodafone’s Head of Industry Affairs David Stone has been appointed Chief Executive of the Telecommunications Carriers Forum.
Joyce calls for partners
Wed, 21st Oct 2009
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tuanz
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partners
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information technology
Min. Joyce invites private partners for the UK's £1.1bn ultra-fast broadband project, aiming to boost economic growth and global competitiveness.
Adobe opens up NZ distribution
Tue, 20th Oct 2009
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martech
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adobe
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ingram micro
Adobe revolutionises NZ distribution, now allowing Ingram Micro and Express Data to offer its full product range, enhancing reseller choice.