Retail stories - Page 386
Telecom to pay competitors $31.6 million
Fri, 14th Oct 2011
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Telecom agrees to pay $31.6m to rivals, settling claims of unfair competition and marking a key step towards telecom industry reform.
The smartphone threat
Wed, 12th Oct 2011
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symantec
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avg technologies
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As Android's popularity soars, AVG and Symantec warn against rising smartphone cyber threats, highlighting scams like 'Premium SMS'.
2degrees' $2.24 billion gift
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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vodafone
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2degrees shakes up NZ market, contributing $2.2B to the economy and breaking the Telecom-Vodafone grip, according to Venture Consulting.
¼ million Kindle Fires ordered
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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amazon
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kindle
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Amazon's Kindle Fire ignites the market with 250,000 pre-orders in 5 days, challenging the iPad with basics at a lower price.
Say goodbye to the iPod
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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apple
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ipod
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Apple phases out click-wheel games, signalling the possible end for the iPod, once a symbol of its tech domination.
Keeping up with cybercrime
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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cybersecurity
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hp
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nato
Cybercrime is on the rise, impacting businesses globally with costs soaring up to $36.5m, urging a stronger focus on automated security tech.
Secure me: credit card fraud
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Credit card fraud outstrips the drug trade in profits, sparking a call for robust business security measures in New Zealand.
Securing data in the cloud
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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saas
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data protection
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cloud services
The market for authentication solutions is growing, as Vince Lee, Regional Manager, Australia and New Zealand for SafeNet explains.
BYOD: A new security paradigm
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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byod
BYOD presents new security challenges for customers says Jeff Arndt, Symantec director, partners and alliances, Pacific region.
Wan Optimisation Goes Free
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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silver peak
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wan
Dangling a free Wan optimisation appliance is part of a wider plan for Silver Peak, the company tells The Channel.
Fabric enhancements offer reseller boon
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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virtualisation
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converged infrastructure
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brocade
Brocade has extended its product portfolio as the company looks to capitalise on New Zealand's 'mature' virtualisation market.
Top 5 celeb technology blunders
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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apple
From Bateman's queue jump to Prince calling the internet 'over', here are the top 5 celeb tech mishaps that had fans buzzing.
How to buy a Blu-Ray player
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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apple
Although Blu-ray players are becoming increasingly popular and beginning to replace DVDs as the player of choice.
Finding online love
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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martech
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software development
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apple
In an age where screens dominate, finding love online becomes the new norm, offering hope for those tired of traditional dating avenues.
Optimising client service
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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interactive
NZ sees a surge in Unified Communications to boost customer service ahead of the Rugby World Cup, with custom solutions leading the charge.
Partnering through crisis
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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data protection
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dr
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cloud services
A major crisis can be a time that tests relationships, but it can also be a time where the real value of IT partnerships are seen.
Panasonic launches 10th-gen projector
Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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panasonic
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3d technology
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retail
Panasonic has unveiled the AE7000, the world's first LCD full HD 3D home projector, featuring advanced parallax adjustment for comfortable viewing.
Raroa School could have been a wireless nightmare
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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apple
Wi-Fi woes at Raroa School solved as new system brings seamless connectivity to over 500 delighted students and staff in Wellington.
GrabOne Facebook app plays on trading card craze
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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facebook
GrabOne's new Facebook app stirs nostalgia with a trading card game, offering prizes like concert passes and trips.
Amazon to launch tablet this week?
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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apple
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amazon
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ipad
Rumours say the device sports a 7-inch screen, runs Google's Android operating system, and will retail for US$250.