Stories by Staff - Page 328
Reliable old network still destined for the dustbin
Fri, 29th Jan 2010
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Telecom intends to go ahead with decommissioning its CDMA network in 2012, despite the issues with its XT Network.
XT - What went wrong? How are they fixing it?
Fri, 29th Jan 2010
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distributors
Telecom battles to fix XT Network crash - unveils steps to restore service amid continued customer disruption.
Cities XL's Planet Offer service to close
Thu, 28th Jan 2010
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Monte Cristo pulls the plug on the 'Planet Offer' online service for game 'CitiesXL' due to low subscription rates.
Westcon Group continues to expand
Thu, 28th Jan 2010
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partners
Westcon Group bolsters its portfolio, partnering with F5 Networks to distribute acclaimed data management solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
iPad disappointing for gaming?
Thu, 28th Jan 2010
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digital entertainment
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iPad falls short in gaming, say critics. Despite its success with smaller devices, features don't translate well to its larger size.
iPad a general disappointment?
Thu, 28th Jan 2010
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The Apple iPad faces widespread criticism for lacking crucial features like multitasking, with tech sites and critics voicing their disappointment.
[UPDATES] XT down again?
Wed, 27th Jan 2010
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Telecom's XT network suffers second outage in an hour, affecting customers south of Taupo. Full service expected by 1pm, says Telecom on Twitter.
Outages force AA to rethink XT
Wed, 27th Jan 2010
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retail
Two massive outages on the XT Network in two months have forced the Automobile Association to reassess its contract with Telecom.
Tech site hacked twice
Wed, 27th Jan 2010
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network security
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breach prevention
Popular technology news Web site TechCrunch has been hacked, proving that even sites staffed by techies are vulnerable.
McGraw-Hill CEO confirms Apple tablet launch
Wed, 27th Jan 2010
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McGraw-Hill's CEO Terry McGraw has revealed Apple's tablet launch on CNBC, praising its iPhone OS and vast e-book access, hinting at educational aims.
QV signs on Revera
Tue, 26th Jan 2010
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storage
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hyperscale
State-owned valuation and property information company Quotable Value (QV) has signed a seven-figure contract with Revera.
Apple reports all-time highest revenue and profit
Tue, 26th Jan 2010
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Apple shatters records with a quarterly revenue of $15.68 billion, marking an all-time high and propelling annual figures over $50 billion.
Jobs calls the Apple tablet 'the most important thing I've ever done'
Mon, 25th Jan 2010
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Steve Jobs heralds Apple's impending tablet as his most crucial innovation ever, fuelling intense speculation ahead of its launch.
China's texting to be censored
Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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china mobile
China implements stricter measures on text messaging, with content deemed “illegal or unhealthy” leading to suspension of privileges.
Mass Effect 2 launch trailer unveiled
Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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digital entertainment
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Electronic Arts and BioWare tantalise fans with the official launch trailer for Mass Effect 2, promising an epic adventure less than a week away.
Legal row crucial to digital TV
Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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retail
A complex legal battle involving Microsoft and TiVo could affect the future of digital video recorders (DVRs).
Nokia's Ovi Maps navigation now free
Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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Nokia has now announced that its Ovi Maps navigation service is now free of charge on its range of smartphones.
Apple to host iTunes libraries in the cloud?
Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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Apple might soon host iTunes libraries in the cloud, following its buyout of Lala, hinting at major changes ahead.
Aussie 'Web blackout' protest next week
Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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censorship
Australian websites are set to go dark next week in protest against the federal government's proposed compulsory Internet filtering.
Apple to encourage iPhone users to 'Bing it'
Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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bing
According to BusinessWeek, iPhone users may soon see Microsoft's Bing replacing Google as the iPhone's default search engine.