Stories by Staff - Page 343
Renaissance piles on Palo Alto Networking
Tue, 20th Oct 2009
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Renaissance Brands secures exclusive NZ distributor deal for Palo Alto Networking, enhancing local access to cutting-edge firewall tech.
Rate reductions will cost us $450m - Vodafone
Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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uc
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government
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commerce commission
Another week, another round in the Mobile Termination Rates regulation saga - and Vodafone has come out swinging.
Video preview - DJ Hero hands-on
Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Activision's DJ Hero amazes with intuitive gameplay and diverse tracks, from Jackson 5 to Bowie, proving it's not just for rock fans.
New Web site to support emergency services when minutes matter
Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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uc
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emergency services
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communication
The Web site allows Kiwis to check and confirm that the emergency services have the right details on how to find them.
Text to alert drivers to law change
Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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uc
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customers
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driving
Vodafone will text customers about a new law banning phone calls while driving unless hands-free, effective 1 November. The company supports the initiative.
Spot the Telecom logo
Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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telecom
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logo
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retail
Telecom launched its new logo but hasn't widely rolled it out yet, opting for a gradual transition over months to manage costs and avoid appearing extravagant.
Zombie Island DLC announced for Borderlands
Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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interactive
Ahead of Borderlands' launch, 2K reveals 'The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned' DLC, promising fresh enemies, quests, and rare loot for later this year.
Video: Forza Motorsport 3 on the world's largest cinema screen
Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft and Pead PR invited Game Console to play Forza Motorsport 3 on the world's largest 35mm permanent screen at Hoyts Sylvia Park in Auckland.
Tsunami-disaster aided by free calling
Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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uc
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chorus
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vodafone
Telecoms companies provide free calling to those affected by the Samoa tsunami, with over $1.1 million worth of calls made.
Mobile marketing opportunities
Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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uc
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vodafone
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partners
Mobile marketing set to transform advertising, with Smartphones and apps driving engagement and innovation, says 2Degrees CEO Eric Hertz.
Man jailed for child sex images
Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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ingram micro
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distributors
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tablets
A 50-year-old man jailed for 6 months after IT firms discovered child sexual abuse images on his computers, highlighting global fight against exploitation.
Google tells Web sites to clean up
Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Google has launched a campaign to notify operators of compromised Web sites that they need to do some tidying up.
Stephen King novel hidden online
Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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cloud services
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ebooks
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websites
Stephen King's UK publisher Hodder & Stoughton has launched the biggest ever game of literary hide-and-seek online.
Video preview - EyePet: Your Virtual Pet
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Sony and Eleven PR recently treated Game Console to some hands-on time with EyePet: Your Virtual Pet for PlayStation 3.
Mixed reaction to Big Time
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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connectme
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speed
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telecom
Telecom's new data plan receives positive response, but backlash from customers on old plan who say it's near identical and slower.
APC in a 'pod': containerised data centres
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
APC unveils its containerised Datapod at the Auckland Roadshow, promising data centres assembled in hours and full delivery within six weeks.
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.
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.
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.
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.