Stories by Staff - Page 108
Defiant Microsoft kickstarts Windows Phone growth…
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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personal computing devices
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Microsoft's Joe Belfiore believes 2014 is the year the company takes on its iOS and Android competition in the smartphone market.
US$16 billion Facebook acquisition or Air Reward Points…?
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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facebook
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whatsapp
WhatsApp's $16bn Facebook deal nearly derailed by co-founder's air miles dilemma, highlighting his cost-saving ethos.
Is this the new Samsung Galaxy S5...?
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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smartphones
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samsung
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samsung galaxy
As TechDay, along with the rest of the world, awaits developments from the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, is this the Samsung Galaxy S5...?!.
Data centre solutions provider appoints DC as ANZ distie
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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distribution central
Distribution Central becomes Arista Networks' ANZ distie, expanding its software-defined networking solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
Dot Kiwi: Changing the face of the Internet...
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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martech
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software development
New Zealand is set to launch the new top-level domain name .kiwi, sparking a debate about branding strategies among businesses.
Quickflix unfazed by new Telecom TV competition...
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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uc
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digital entertainment
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telco
Quickflix responds to Telecom's plan to launch video streaming service in New Zealand, says competition is a good thing.
The smart resellers guide to giving good security advice
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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cybersecurity
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ict
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unisys
John Kendall shares key tips on the human aspect of IT security, stressing the blend of technology, policy, and education for resellers.
Is Microsoft issuing 70% Windows price cuts?
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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windows
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chromebook
Microsoft to cut Windows 8.1 prices by 70% for low-cost PCs and tablets, aiming to challenge Chromebooks and boost market share.
Samsung Galaxy S5 - What to expect…
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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smartphones
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quantum computing
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samsung
Barcelona readies for the Samsung Galaxy S5 unveiling - Speed, Outdoor, Life and more teased. Excitement hits crescendo at 7:30am NZT.
New learning tool for healthcare professionals
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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healthtech
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apps
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figure 1
New Zealand healthcare professionals now have access to thousands of medical images following the local launch of the Figure 1 app last week.
WhatsUp with WhatsApp?
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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apps
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facebook
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whatsapp
Just after Facebook's US$16 billion grab, WhatsApp's 3-hour crash fuels Twitter frenzy and sparks theories. How were you affected?.
IDC: Partner differentiation paramount in 2014
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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paas
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iot
Differentiation is key to survival in the cloud market, as commoditisation leads to price competition and reduced margins, says IDC.
Minister backs new Telecom TV approach
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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uc
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government
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telco
Amy Adams welcomes plans by Telecom, soon to be rebranded as Spark, to launch an internet-delivered TV service.
Is Facebook's WhatsApp acquisition a surprise?
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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whatsapp
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ovum
Facebook's $16 billion acquisition of WhatsApp marries two messaging giants, eyeing rapid growth and a more extensive mobile strategy.
WhatsApp coming over the hill? It's a US$16 billion Facebook acquisition
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
Facebook has agreed to buy WhatsApp in a deal worth $16bn, in a move to accelerate growth and user engagement.
Telecom changes its name to Spark
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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uc
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telco
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volution
Telecom rebrands as Spark, reflecting a shift towards digital services and aiming to embody the energy and creativity of New Zealanders.
Telecom launches new internet TV business following financials
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Telecom steadies with NZ$167m profit, pivots to digital with new internet TV venture, ShowmeTV, amid industry shifts.
NZ Rugby League tries new .kiwi domain name
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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martech
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software development
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digiweb
After more than two years of planning, Dot Kiwi has opened up its exclusive registration period for trademark holders, known as the Sunrise period, today.
Microsoft looks ahead as OneDrive goes global
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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microsoft
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onedrive
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retailers
Microsoft announces the global availability of OneDrive, advising existing SkyDrive customers that their files are ready in the new OneDrive experience.
Data recovery set to drive reseller growth in 2014
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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dr
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cloud services
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kroll ontrack
Resellers set for growth in 2014, with 77% banking on data recovery to boost business, says Kroll Ontrack survey.