Retail stories - Page 392
Hardware Independent Restore for Virtual environments launched
Wed, 18th May 2011
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cloud services
StorageCraft unveils a revolutionary disaster recovery product for virtual environments, promising rapid restores and broad hypervisor support.
Facebook fad claims first victim
Tue, 17th May 2011
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apple
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technology gifts
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retail
Planking - the most popular 'sport' you've probably never heard of - has gained notoriety after an attempted planking ended in death.
First 'dual core' smartphone from 2degrees and LG
Mon, 16th May 2011
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2degrees and LG unveil NZ's first 'dual core' smartphone, the LG Optimus 2X - promising twice the power for multitasking and HD content.
Nokia switches billing for Ovi
Fri, 13th May 2011
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vodafone
Nokia shifts to SIM-based billing for Ovi Store, allowing purchases to be charged to phone bills or pre-paid accounts.
Joyce accepts ComCom's broadband recommendation
Fri, 13th May 2011
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uc
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government
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commerce commission
Ministry accepts Commerce Commission recommendations on resale regulation of retail broadband and data services.
Grandaddy of deal sites launches first Kiwi deal - Updated
Thu, 12th May 2011
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martech
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commerce systems
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partner programmes
Groupon hits NZ with a $499 Fijian getaway, igniting a deal-site war but raises concerns with savvy fine print and vendor challenges.
Sony US CEO addresses PSN outage
Fri, 6th May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
The CEO of Sony USA apologises for the PSN security breach and assures PlayStation gamers that their online drought is about to end.
Video kiosks expand student IT support at VUW
Fri, 6th May 2011
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edutech
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tablets
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banking
Victoria University revolutionises student IT support with new video kiosks, ensuring access across its vast campus and improving service efficiency.
More Rock Band coming - just not on disc
Thu, 5th May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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harmonix
Harmonix VP contends that the Rock Band 3 infrastructure should see the franchise through for the foreseeable future.
ComCom cuts mobile termination rates - Updated
Thu, 5th May 2011
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uc
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government
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commerce commission
Kiwi mobile users win as ComCom slashes termination rates, promising cheaper calls and texts. Conflict brews as Vodafone decries extreme cuts.
Rumour: Amazon entering tablet market
Thu, 5th May 2011
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Amazon could shake up the tablet market, with rumours of a large order from a Taiwanese manufacturer hinting at an iPad rival launch.
Closed doors for Yoobee in New Plymouth
Wed, 4th May 2011
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apple
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technology gifts
Yoobee (formerly Magnum Mac) closed up shop at its New Plymouth store recently, as a result of location-based re-evaluation according to CEO Webb.
Cloud outages result in Amazon apology
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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datacentre infrastructure
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amazon
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bbc
Amazon apologises and explains the large scale outages in its cloud hosting service that disrupted high traffic websites across the net.
RIM launches Blackberry Torch
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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RIM introduces the BlackBerry Torch 9800 in NZ, blending touch with a slide-out keyboard, enhanced messaging, and social media integration.
Drama over leaked Google emails
Mon, 2nd May 2011
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google
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apple
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location tracking
Google caught in storm as leaked emails reveal the critical role of location data in their strategy amid a $50m lawsuit.
Sony begins restoration of PlayStation Network
Mon, 2nd May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony kickstarts the restoration of PSN with enhanced security and a customer appreciation program, aiming to regain user trust after downtime.
Sticky subject
Sun, 1st May 2011
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uc
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cybersecurity
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passwords
Banish login fatigue with StickyPassword, the software promising to streamline your online life by auto-filling forms and securing data.
Flip video heads to iphone, ipad and android devices
Sun, 1st May 2011
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ipad
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photography
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creative technologies
FlipShare's new app brings its award-winning video capture to iPhones, iPads, and Android, making sharing moments easier than ever.
Blockbuster on demand
Sun, 1st May 2011
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digital entertainment
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tv
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video
Nearly everything is available online these days and the ability to record live TV and order movies from the comfort of your home.
Security Threats on the Run
Sun, 1st May 2011
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analyst report
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banking
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retail
Craig Scroggie, Vice President and Managing Director for Symantec, Pacific region, takes a look at the current security situation for mobile devices.