Stories by Staff - Page 334
Privacy improvements at Facebook
Fri, 4th Dec 2009
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facebook
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open letter
As it announced that it now has more than 350 million members, leading social network Facebook also told users it was improving its privacy standards.
Microsoft announces Games on Demand for Windows LIVE
Fri, 4th Dec 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
From December 15th, PC gamers will be able to purchase and download games directly from their Windows LIVE client.
Talks break down, ComCom moves
Fri, 4th Dec 2009
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uc
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government
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commerce commission
A last ditch effort to get the three mobile providers around the table and hash out an agreement on mobile termination rates has failed.
Gen-i enters the cloud market
Thu, 3rd Dec 2009
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iaas
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it infrastructure
Gen-i enters the cloud computing market in Australasia, offering customers a range of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) options.
Google's peace offering to Murdoch
Thu, 3rd Dec 2009
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google
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media
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revenue
Google concedes to demands from Murdoch and other publishers by introducing measures to prevent its News service from 'stealing' paid content.
EA to reinvent Medal of Honor franchise
Thu, 3rd Dec 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
EA unveils a groundbreaking Medal of Honor game set in modern-day Afghanistan, marking a significant departure from its WWII roots.
Free game promotion for PSPgo
Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Purchase a PSPgo before January 10th 2010 and you'll be eligible to download one of three popular titles free of charge.
Maxnet to build consultancy business
Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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storage
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virtualisation
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datacentre infrastructure
Auckland-based Maxnet is launching a consultancy arm led by CTO Derek Gaeth, aiming to meet rising demand for virtualisation and cloud expertise.
'Santa' malware on the march
Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
As the festive season approaches, the purveyors of spam and malware are out in force – and their early efforts are already emerging.
DJ Hero downloadable remixes announced
Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
David Guetta remixes are now available to download for Activision's DJ Hero game on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii.
Ubisoft teases DLC plans for Assassin's Creed II
Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Ubisoft unveils plans for two DLC packs for Assassin's Creed II, Battle for Forli and Bonfire of the Vanities, launching early 2010.
Red Dead Redemption dated, new trailer released
Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Rockstar unveils My Name is John Marston trailer for Red Dead Redemption, launching 30th April 2010. Dive into the epic American West adventure.
Free TV, but not for long
Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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uc
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digital entertainment
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customers
Telecom is extending its free mobile TV offering for two months to enable an influx of new customers to sample the offering.
Levy our customers, not us – telco bodies
Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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uc
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vodafone
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telcos
If the government wants rural schools to receive broadband speeds of 100Mbps it should get consumers to pay for it.
Vodafone contemplates Supreme Court
Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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uc
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government
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commerce commission
Vodafone may take its case against TSO levies it paid five years ago all the way to the Supreme Court after its case was dismissed by the Court of Appeal.
New Era of outsourcing
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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partner programmes
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managed services
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partners
Facing a glaring skills shortage, firms are eyeing MSP trends as a strategic move to alleviate pressures, says NetIQ's Graham Hawkins.
Mother of all IT programmes
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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uc
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chorus
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telcos
As part of Operational Separation, Telecom must comply with a complex set of undertakings which affect the way its IT systems are managed.
The best of times, the worst of times
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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uc
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vodafone
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outdoors
Telecom's Paul Reynolds navigates through a year of transformation and challenges, eyeing future growth amidst fierce competition and regulatory changes.
Baptism by fire
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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uc
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contact centre
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vodafone
2degrees faces customer service baptism of fire, struggling with unexpected call surge but seizing the chance to bond with users.
Manawatu's finest
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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uc
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contact centre
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tv3
Manawatu's contact centre professionals shine at annual awards, overcoming a tough year with resilience and triumph.