Developers (Devs) stories - Page 160
Christchurch rebuild spurs ICT recruitment drive
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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Confidence continues to grow in the Christchurch ICT Industry, with new projects bolstering recruitment activity for 2013.
How to bork your hard drive with HTML5
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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browsers
Discover how an HTML5 glitch, made public by Michael McKinnon of AVG, could fill your hard disk, revealed at http://www.filldisk.com/.
EA offers next-gen strategies
Wed, 27th Feb 2013
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digital entertainment
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In a revealing press conference, Electronic Arts has divulged some of the strategies they'll implement in developing for next-generation consoles.
Repurposed malware targets Kiwi govt
Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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malware
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casb
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cybersecurity
Malware developers fighting the dirty fight, targeting Kiwi government and other critical economic sectors across New Zealand.
Bioshock creator opens up about new release
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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digital entertainment
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bioshock
Ken Levine discusses tackling violence, racism, and religion in Bioshock Infinite, asserting game narratives evolve naturally from storytelling.
Impending Office release slows Microsoft sales
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft's profit dips as anticipation for new Office slows sales, despite hitting a record $21.5bn revenue in S2. Shares fall 1.4%.
Big Data vendor market perception stays positive
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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data analytics
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planning
Sentiment surrounding Big Data vendors remained positive last year, despite sceptics' suggestions the subject had been 'over-hyped'.
Tertiary institutes holding NZ back
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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education, learning & training
New Zealand's tertiary institutions lag in preparing software engineers, threatening the nation's cloud computing competitiveness, says Optimizer HQ CEO Kumar.
2013 Cloud Predictions
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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devops
2013 will see a surge in OpenStack innovation, Big Data's rise in enterprise, and the expansion of the Internet of Things, reshaping the cloud market.
Microsoft and Sony set for console launch?
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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microsoft
A new report from a reputable gaming magazine claims Sony and Microsoft will announce new consoles around March sometime.
HP Vertica introduces Big Data Solutions Certification Program
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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data analytics
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planning
HP launches Big Data Solutions certification for its Vertica Analytics Platform, aiming to close the global skills gap in Big Data analytics.
App Store tops 40 billion downloads
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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digital entertainment
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apple
Apple's App Store shatters records with 40 billion downloads, 20 billion from 2012 alone, highlighting a stellar year for developers.
Unified communications and the contact centre
Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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crm
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martech
Unified communications revolutionise contact centres, enhancing quick resolutions and transforming customer service in the digital age.
Review: LiitleBigPlanet 2 Cross Controller DLC
Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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little big planet
LittleBigPlanet 2's Cross Controller DLC cleverly enriches PS3 gaming with PS Vita, offering a fresh layer of dual-screen gameplay charm.
Mobility: Channel boom – or doom?
Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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analyst report
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partners
The mobility market is becoming more competitive, making it difficult for resellers to succeed without providing additional services.
SDNs: Open for business
Fri, 4th Jan 2013
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Open networks mean networks are open for business, says Wayne Neich, Silver Peak Systems regional director Oceania.
Half-finished War Z game causes controversy
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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digital entertainment
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steam
War Z pulled from Steam amid uproar as players slam the 'zombie survival MMO' for being released in an unfinished state.
Apple gives iOS beta 4 to developers
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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Apple rolls out iOS 6.1 beta 4 to developers, hinting at a pre-2023 update with bug fixes, enhancements, and minor features tweaks.
End of the road for this generation of consoles?
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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consoles
With the end of a console generation fast approaching, many developers claim to have pushed this generation to its limits – but have they?.
Will PCs enter the living room?
Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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digital entertainment
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pc hardware
Competition for the next-generation of consoles will come from living-room based PCs, according to Valve's Gabe Newell.