Stories by Staff - Page 307
ICONZ talks 'next-gen' cloud services
Mon, 10th May 2010
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converged infrastructure
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resellers
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redvespa
ICONZ unveils VERSA Enterprise and Project, boasting over 500 clients including BECA and RedVespa, and announces a new channel partner programme.
Explosion of digital data predicted
Mon, 10th May 2010
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
In 2010 the number of files, images, records and other digital information containers will grow by a factor of 67, a study has said.
Patch Tuesday due this week
Sun, 9th May 2010
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microsoft
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windows
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support
Microsoft will fix two vulnerabilities it considers<br />critical, when it issues its monthly Patch Tuesday update this week.
Where are all the tablets?
Sat, 8th May 2010
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apple
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technology gifts
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smartphones
After the iPad was released, many thought that tablet fever would ensue, but in reality there are very few consumer-friendly tablets currently on the market.
Netbook sales slump due to iPad
Fri, 7th May 2010
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apple
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notebook
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technology gifts
In part due to the iPad and other tablet computers, netbook sales continue to drop as users purchase other mobile devices.
Datastor becomes Polycom NZ distributor
Fri, 7th May 2010
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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poly
Polycom enhances its NZ footprint, naming Datastor as distributor and Asnet as platinum reseller, spearheading its expansion in New Zealand.
Lexel appoints new project director
Fri, 7th May 2010
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ibm
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lexel systems
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data center management
Lexel Systems appoints former IBM executive Doug Clarke as project director to bolster growth and services within its project services unit.
Facebook bug exposes private chats
Fri, 7th May 2010
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data analytics
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martech
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personalisation
A Facebook bug exposed users' private chats via the profile preview feature, adding to the social media giant's ongoing privacy issues.
XT outages explained
Fri, 7th May 2010
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analysys mason
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outage
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alcatel-lucent
Telecom and Alcatel Lucent failed to manage the high number of subscribers attracted onto the XT Network when it launched in May last year.
Medal Of Honor release date confirmed
Thu, 6th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ea
EA sets Medal Of Honor launch for Oct 12, a tactical release before Call Of Duty's Nov debut. A battle of shooters begins.
Red Dead co-op DLC incoming
Thu, 6th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Rockstar unveils 'Outlaws To The End', a free co-op multiplayer mission pack due this June for Red Dead Redemption.
iPhone jumps in smartphone market
Wed, 5th May 2010
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apple
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technology gifts
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smartphones
iPhone tops US sales, hitting 8.8m units this quarter and claims global 3rd spot, as smartphone market sees a 50% surge in sales.
World Of Warcraft running on iPad
Wed, 5th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
Blizzard's World of Warcraft has been glimpsed running on an iPad, thanks to Gakai's cloud gaming tech, hinting at future possibilities.
Apple acquires chipmaker Intrinsity
Wed, 5th May 2010
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semiconductors
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apple
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intel
In a bid to create faster chips for its devices, Apple has purchased Intrinsity, which has already created custom chips for the iPad.
Vodafone drops data roaming charges
Wed, 5th May 2010
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uc
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blackberry
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tuanz
Vodafone slashes global data roaming costs to $10/MB, offering a significant 93% cut for Australian travel. Promotion ends 26 Aug.
Optimation moves into new space
Tue, 4th May 2010
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uc
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software development
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optimation
Optimation celebrates strong growth by moving its Auckland office to the Pier 21 Building, eyeing closer ties with major clients.
Fortinet Threatscape Report Shows Botnets Battling for Digital Real Estate
Tue, 4th May 2010
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet's latest report unveils a fierce battle in cyberspace, with botnets like Gumblar and Sasfis vying for control over digital domains.
Official: Integral buys Axon
Tue, 4th May 2010
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dimension data
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axon
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integral
Integral's acquisition of Axon set to revolutionise New Zealand's ICT landscape, creating a dominant private entity with ambitious goals.
Bungie: Reach servers 'are getting hammered'
Tue, 4th May 2010
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Bungie tackles severe server strain as Halo: Reach fans face slow matchmaking and glitches, promising swift resolution amid historic beta test.
iPad sales hit one million mark
Tue, 4th May 2010
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apple
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technology gifts
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retail
With 3G iPad sales estimated at 300,000, Apple today announced that it has sold more than a million iPads since its US launch on April 3rd.