Stories by Staff - Page 67
Mobile revenue surge smashes Facebook's earnings report
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Boosted by surging mobile revenue, Facebook has today smashed financial expectations with a full year revenue of $7.87bn, an increase of 55% year-over-year.
New Interactive Intelligence hire drives social media channel push
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Interactive Intelligence appoints Carl Price as Marketing Manager for Australia, NZ & Pacific to strengthen customer experience management.
Microsoft jumps feet first into the future with cloud server designs
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Microsoft is set to revolutionize cloud computing by releasing its advanced server designs to the Open Compute Project, boosting efficiency.
Apple ahead of the tablet game as Samsung trails
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Apple dominates the tablet market, shipping 26 million units in Q4 2013, but faces challenges from competitors.
Analysing Yammer's year of Microsoft Office and SharePoint...
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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18 months since acquiring Yammer, Microsoft reveals strategic integrations with Office, hinting at significant shifts ahead.
Dell unlocks new era for Open Networking...
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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network infrastructure
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operating systems
Dell pioneers open networking era, partnering with Cumulus Networks to offer third-party OS for customisable data centre solutions, breaking proprietary models.
Vodafone's Oz 4G network smashes one million mark
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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broadband
Vodafone's 4G network reaches a milestone with over 1 million devices in just 8 months, outstripping Telstra and Optus with superior speeds and data deals.
As 7,500 jobs go to Lenovo, IBM continues “workforce rebalancing”
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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IBM sheds 7,500 jobs to Lenovo, hinting at further cuts in a workforce rebalancing plan, amid a challenging financial period.
Night-time smartphone work = less business productivity
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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Night-time work emails on smartphones lead to poorer next-day job performance, Michigan State research suggests, urging sleep over late emails.
How will IBM/Lenovo deal impact the Channel?
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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Following Lenovo's US$2.3bn deal to acquire IBM's x86 server business, many leading industry analysts have questioned how this will impact the channel market.
Samsung dominates record-breaking smartphone market
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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Samsung leads as the smartphone market hits a record 1 billion units shipped in a year, showcasing a 38.4% surge from 2012.
CA Technologies new partner VP makes move from McAfee
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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CA Technologies has appointed Alyssa Fitzpatrick as SVP, Global Partners and Alliances, in order to drive revenue and strengthen relationships.
Social media drives Adobe revenue
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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social media
Adobe's revenue soars as social media giants like Tumblr and Pinterest lead in driving qualified traffic to retail, outpacing Facebook.
Lenovo agrees $2.3bn IBM server acquisition
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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Lenovo secures a $2.3bn deal to buy IBM's x86 server business, marking another step in their longstanding partnership.
Window of opportunity as Phablet shipments set to smash 120m mark?
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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Phablet sales soar to 120m by 2018, with East Asia leading demand for gaming and streaming on larger screens, reports Juniper Research.
Microsoft ditches SkyDrive name following court ruling
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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cloud services
Microsoft's cloud storage service SkyDrive has been renamed OneDrive, following a UK court ruling instigated by British firm Sky.
What does Google's US$3.2bn acquisition mean for IoT?
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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nest labs
My identifying these concerns wasn't mean to depress you. But on the road to securing the Internet of Things, I think they bear consideration.
Can you hack Google Chrome for US$2.7m?
Mon, 27th Jan 2014
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cybersecurity
Google ups the ante in its Pwnium competition, offering $2.7m for hacking Chrome OS in a bid to bolster security.
What is Bitcoin telling us about Internet innovation?
Mon, 27th Jan 2014
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blockchain
Bitcoin's rise challenges the status quo, suggesting vast untapped internet innovation potential beyond traditional financial models.
Telecom advises Kiwi caution following possible Yahoo Xtra security threat...
Mon, 27th Jan 2014
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Telecom alerts Kiwis to a potential Yahoo Xtra email breach, urging customers to reset passwords to safeguard accounts.