Stories by Staff - Page 612
October Windows updates available
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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microsoft
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windows
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security vulnerabilities
Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday, when it issues online updates for its operating systems, has set a new record this month.
Ex Nokia boss takes share in Turnstone
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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smartphones
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nokia
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technology gifts
The former head of Nokia in Australia, Rob Gill, has taken a 50% share in local IP voice and data services company Turnstone.
Introducing ConnectMe
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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shopping
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download
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netguide
NetGuide launches ConnectMe, a one-stop platform for everything mobile, from handsets to apps, simplifying the telco landscape after 13 years of web expertise.
Freeview sales boosted by Prime
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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spacetech
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sky
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hd
Freeview partly credits adding SKY’s free-to-air channel Prime to its lists for an upsurge in sales of its digital television receivers.
Speakers announced at NZCS 50th Anniversary Conference
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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microsoft
NZCS 50th Anniversary Conference in Rotorua to feature top tech speakers, including Microsoft's CFO Chris Liddell and Google's Craig Nevill-Manning.
Blog: A journey through Final Fantasy
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Damian Seeto details his transformative journey from Final Fantasy skeptic to ardent fan, discovering patience and perseverance in gaming.
Free Nokia Ovi games
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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gaming
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iaas
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digital entertainment
Own a Nokia handset compatible with its Ovi gaming platform? Up to 10 popular Gameloft titles are available for free download for a limited time.
DRM issues reported in PSPgo incentive
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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playstation plus
Sony's PSPgo upgrade incentive faces DRM issues, blocking free game plays for non-US users. Sony vows a fix soon.
[Update] Valve prepares censored Left 4 Dead 2 for Australia
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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valve
Valve offers a censored Left 4 Dead 2 for Australia, awaiting appeal over its initial classification refusal due to high-impact violence.
Review: Red Alert 3: Commander's Challenge
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
How does a 2GB port of a game mode from Red Alert 3 on PC translate to the consoles? Ryan Vincent investigates.
Software Education grants international licence
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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nextgen distribution
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distributors
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exporting
Software Education expands globally, granting its first international licence to South Africa's NextGen for its acclaimed courses.
Plant and Food Research selects SAP
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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sap
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primary industries
New Zealand’s Plant and Food Research has adopted SAP to unify its IT systems post-merger, enhancing efficiency for its global staff and diverse projects.
SmartPay purchases ETHOS system
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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smartpay
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fy
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acquisition
SmartPay acquires ETHOS system from Cadmus Developments, allowing total control over product development, with the deal valued at up to USD $7 million.
Open source virtualisation briefings come to NZ
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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open source
Hosted by Red Hat, two briefing sessions will be held in New Zealand regarding the use of open source in enterprise virtualisation.
OSS seen as viable alternative
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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crm
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martech
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open source
APAC turns to OSS for cost-cutting and innovation, with surging interest in CRM and database solutions, IDC reveals.
Scareware on the rise
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet’s September report found a spike in the number of scareware malware and several new computer vulnerabilities.
Trojan trifecta dominates September e-threats
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
BitDefender’s list of top e-threats detected in the month of September was dominated by Trojans, with five of the top ten malware threats being Trojans.
Google Wave riders vulnerable, Imperva says
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Data security specialist company Imperva said that cybercriminals will be looking to exploit users of Google’s Wave technology, specifically Wave web searches.
US confidence good for NZ industry
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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it industry
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kpmg
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revenue
Confidence among US IT companies signals optimistic prospects for New Zealand's IT industry, suggests KPMG survey of over 130 US firms.
SCOOP: Telcos enter crowded events market
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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uc
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kordia
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telco
Telecom giants band together for a pioneering mega-conference targeting over 2750 attendees in an ambitious foray into the competitive events arena.