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Securing the dollars in a new market
Firewalls

Securing the dollars in a new market

As cyber threats grow exponentially, NZ businesses face pressure from all sides, making security a multi-billion-dollar imperative.

By Sean Mitchell • 8 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
Crysis developers sign on for Homefront sequel
Gaming

Crysis developers sign on for Homefront sequel

Crytek, known for Crysis, tapped to develop the sequel to THQ's dystopian shooter Homefront, promising a blockbuster experience for 2014.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2011
Virtualisation 'critical' for 52% of businesses
Virtualisation

Virtualisation 'critical' for 52% of businesses

Over half of global businesses see virtualisation as critical, with adoption set to rise due to the Windows XP support deadline.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2011
Adidas All Blacks jerseys - the day globalisation became local
eCommerce

Adidas All Blacks jerseys - the day globalisation became local

Adidas faced backlash over All Blacks jerseys priced higher in New Zealand than the US, highlighting how globalisation is reshaping local markets.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2011
A look into Microsoft's crystal ball
Microsoft

A look into Microsoft's crystal ball

At Dynamics Day, Microsoft NZ's Paul Muckleston peeks into the future, eyeing growth for Windows Phone and new horizons for Bing and Kinect.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2011
Tough times to drive cloud uptake
DataCentre infrastructure

Tough times to drive cloud uptake

Financial uncertainty could drive businesses to embrace cloud tech, says an expert, as global stock markets react to the US credit rating downgrade.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2011
Teensurance
Unified Communications

Teensurance

Teensurance stirs debate in the US, taking teen driving surveillance to new heights with GPS tracking, dividing opinion on safety vs privacy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
How to DIY a WordPress site & save thousands on web development costs
Marketing Technologies

How to DIY a WordPress site & save thousands on web development costs

Unmasking the hidden truths of DIY website building, this exposé delves into the advantages of WordPress, the pitfalls of common web builders.

By Kyle Gibson • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Apple to offer large, thin laptops by Christmas
Apple

Apple to offer large, thin laptops by Christmas

Apple gears up to unveil an ultra-thin, large-screen laptop by Christmas, bridging the gap between its MacBook Air and Pro models.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2011
InterDigital fires patent shot
Google

InterDigital fires patent shot

InterDigital takes legal action against Nokia, Huawei, ZTE, alleging patent infringements amid rumours of Google's interest in the tech firm.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2011
RIM to expand in APAC region
BlackBerry

RIM to expand in APAC region

RIM, behind the Blackberry brand, partners with Brightstar to boost its presence in APAC, eyeing wider reach across Oceania's markets.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2011
Facebook suit thrown out
Facebook

Facebook suit thrown out

A US judge has dismissed yet another claim by the Winklevoss twins and Divya Narendra that Mark Zuckerberg stole the idea for Facebook at Harvard.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2011
Nortel patent purchase approved
Microsoft

Nortel patent purchase approved

A consortium of tech giants, including Apple and Microsoft, wins Nortel patents for $4.5 billion, outbidding Google in a key patent war victory.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Kobo to bring eReader Touch to NZ
Kobo

Kobo to bring eReader Touch to NZ

Kobo's eReader Touch, focusing on replicating the reading experience, set to launch in NZ, challenging iPad and Kindle Fire.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2011
Eventfinder taking off in Australia
Eventfinder

Eventfinder taking off in Australia

Kiwi event marketing platform Eventfinder has made a successful debut in Australia, gaining 4000 events and 1500 daily visitors within its first two weeks.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2011
Calling all tech entrepreneurs
Event

Calling all tech entrepreneurs

New Zealand tech entrepreneurs only have until September 15 to register for a Silicon Valley conference aimed at opening doors to the US market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2011
Apple offers Lion USB drives
Apple

Apple offers Lion USB drives

Apple now delivers OS X Lion on USB, costing $69 in the US, an alternative for those unable to download it but at a higher price.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2011
HP cuts price of TouchPad - Updated
Apple

HP cuts price of TouchPad - Updated

HP slashes TouchPad prices in NZ, lowering the 16GB to $679 and the 32GB version to $819, amid criticism over high costs compared to the US.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2011