Stories by Staff - Page 91
Heartbleed Bug - What you need to know…
Mon, 14th Apr 2014
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
A serious vulnerability in the popular OpenSSL cryptographic software library, if you haven’t heard of the Heartbleed Bug by now - welcome back to planet earth.
Wave of consolidation will occur in social messaging in 2014
Sat, 12th Apr 2014
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facebook
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whatsapp
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ovum
Industry shifts loom as analysts predict a surge in social messaging consolidation in 2014, fuelled by key acquisitions.
Telecom brings Kiwis the future of wearable mobile technology
Sat, 12th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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uc
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wireless networks
Telecom unveils cutting-edge wearable tech for Kiwis, including the Gear 2, Gear Fit, and Samsung Galaxy S5, marking a new era in mobile innovation.
Kiwis fail to realise business value from data growth
Sat, 12th Apr 2014
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commvault
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analyst report
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retailers
New Zealand businesses risk falling behind due to unutilised data growth, facing litigation and missed opportunities, warn experts.
Film Review: Rio 2
Sat, 12th Apr 2014
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Amy Pratt dives into Rio 2, where vibrant animation meets a 'nice' storyline, perfect for under-10s but a DVD choice for others. 3/5 rating.
New qualification arms teachers with digital skills
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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unitec
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the mind lab
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development
New Zealand educators to enhance teaching with a pioneering digital skills qualification launched by The Mind Lab and Unitec.
Minecraft helps to create history for ANZAC Day
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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media design school
Minecraft breathes new life into ANZAC history, thanks to a groundbreaking Kiwi project merging education with digital creativity.
Google's open letter inspires Kiwi businesses to jump online
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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uc
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healthtech
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google
Google's letter spurs NZ businesses to embrace the web, potentially adding $34bn to the economy by enhancing productivity and global reach.
Chromebooks launch Otaki kura into digital world
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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personal computing devices
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google
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mobility
Ōtaki's leap into the digital age: All 1060 pupils in six schools to get Chromebooks, bridging digital divides and harnessing te reo Māori online.
Kiwi social innovators on track to crowdfund US$100k democracy app
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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apps
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crowdfunding
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loomio
Loomio raises over US$74k through crowdfunding to develop its decision-making app, used by thousands worldwide.
Ive been expecting you…
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple’s chief designer gains greater authority over the company’s product portfolio, coinciding with the retirement of Cupertino’s software chief.
New director jumps on board as Xero strengthens Aussie presence
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Sydney-based Lee Hatton joins Xero as independent non-executive director, bringing extensive experience in international banking and finance.
The Warehouse completes $115m capital raise
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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strategy
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the warehouse group
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financial services
The Warehouse Group has completed a USD $115m capital raise to strengthen its balance sheet, boosting support for its Financial Services strategy.
Windows XP EOS offers flagging PC market timely boost
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Global PC shipments in Q1 2014 decline by 1.7%, but eased compared to the past seven quarters, reports Gartner.
Kiwi investment on the rise as business confidence hits 20-year high
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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ict
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jobs
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nzier
Business confidence across New Zealand hit a 20-year high this month, as Kiwis latch onto the strengthening economic activity...
Palo Alto Networks continues Windows XP-based system support
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks will continue to protect Windows XP-based clients despite Microsoft ending support for the OS, says CSO Rick Howard.
Cut, blow dry and Bitcoin for Wellington hair salon...
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Wellington hair salon Mane Salon is now accepting the new virtual currency Bitcoin as a means of payment, becoming New Zealand’s first hair salon to do so.
Vodafone NZ provides support for Solomon Islands
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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uc
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telco
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red cross
Vodafone has announced it will credit its New Zealand customers’ calls and TXTs to the Solomon Islands following last week’s devastating floods and earthquake.
Trend Micro extends cloud security solutions with new releases
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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trend micro
Trend Micro boosts its cloud security with a new release at AWS Summit Sydney, offering advanced protection for web apps in ANZ.
Japanese and NZ students to become virtual buddies
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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uc
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
NZ and Japanese students swap cultures via NEC's virtual buddy scheme, fostering global connections and cross-cultural friendships.