Stories by Staff - Page 119
NZ Govt demands max tax bills on Apple, Google, Facebook…
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
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google
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apple
NZ Finance Minister Bill English demands Apple, Google and Facebook pay their fair share in taxes, amidst criticism of tax dodging.
Seedy porn pics = 30,000 Spamchatters scammed
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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cybersecurity
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apps
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symantec
Snapchat users are experiencing an influx of spam snaps featuring topless women, according to security experts.
Wynyard blows competition away with UK gun deal
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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martech
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software development
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wynyard group
Wynyard and Arquebus Solutions have partnered to introduce an advanced gun crime intelligence solution, aiming to bolster global law enforcement efforts.
'The raid took place NOW, exactly 2 years ago…'
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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government
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mega
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megaupload
Kim Dotcom commemorates the 2-year anniversary of the dramatic raid on his NZ mansion by US officials, recalling 'a zero-threat family' terrorised.
Stable PC market keeps Intel in the black
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
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intel
Intel sees a 6% profit rise amid a stabilising PC market, boasting $52.7 billion revenue and substantial shareholder returns.
Watch out... growing security vendor reports record financials
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies sets new company record with its financial results for Q4 2013, driven by the October launch of WatchGuard Dimension.
What got Kiwis talking in the NZ Channel market last year...
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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personal computing devices
Kiwis buzzed about Microsoft's Office 365 launch and CEO changes at Kordia, setting the NZ Channel market abuzz in early 2013.
Leading architect 'Lync'd' to mystery Unified Comms start-up
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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uc
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ucfx
HP's Scott Maynard, a Microsoft Lync expert, is now reportedly tied to the rising Unified Comms start-up UCFX, stirring market intrigue.
Improve cloud security... sack Senior Managers
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Survey reveals senior managers as major threats to cloud security, sparking calls for a drastic reshuffle at the top for better compliance.
Sun not yet set on Microsoft's Windows XP support threat
Sat, 18th Jan 2014
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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windows
Microsoft has extended support for Windows XP until July, but has stressed that it is not a supported operating system.
Creative Cloud upgrade adds another dimension to 3D Adobe
Sat, 18th Jan 2014
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martech
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personal computing devices
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apple
Adobe has unveiled new 3D printing capabilities in Adobe Photoshop CC in a bid to become the go-to tool for anyone who wants to print a 3D model.
Facebook joins the trend, adds trending
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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facebook
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social networking
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mobile
Facebook launches Trending, a feature spotlighting popular conversations to help users discover engaging content, now rolling out on the web.
Telcos must embrace The Cloud...
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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managed services
The realisation that OTT operators had the smarter, more nimble business model was already a hot issue by 2007.
Why booth babes don’t work…
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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ict
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sales
Booth babes, a relic of old marketing practices, weaken lead conversion efforts, argues Spencer Chen in TechCrunch. Are they truly bad for business?.
Apple e-wallet patent paves way for i-Wallet innovation...
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
iPhone users could soon be paying for coffees via their smartphones following news Cupertino has issued a patent application for an e-wallet system.
Brick-and-mortar retailers at risk as shoppers become smarter...
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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smartphones
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analyst report
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technology gifts
Smartphones pose a serious risk to traditional retailers as the world becomes more reliant on mobile devices, says mobile research giant IDC.
Telecom warns Kiwis over Yahoo Xtra spam attacks
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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uc
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cybersecurity
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yahoo
Telecom Retail CEO Chris Quin is today warning Yahoo Xtra customers about a spam email circulating around some Yahoo Xtra email accounts.
25,000 tickets in the trash as Dotcom cancels birthday bash
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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internet party
Kim Dotcom has been forced to cancel his extravagant birthday party at the Vector Arena next week in a bid to avoid breaching electoral laws.
Telecom/Chorus stalwart joins Xero expansion plans
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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uc
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero’s growth in staff continues with over 90 recruited in the last three months, taking total staff numbers to over 600 with the business still aggre.
Distribution Central claims Riverbed Partner of the Year award
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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distribution central
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riverbed
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distributors
Distribution Central wins Riverbed Partner of the Year 2013 for APJ region, marking a third year of accolades in tech partnerships.