Stories by Staff - Page 190
As Adobe abandons boxes, Microsoft keeps the faith
Fri, 10th May 2013
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Microsoft Office will continue to sell as both packaged and subscription software days after Adobe announced a shift to the cloud.
Kiwi software no longer patentable
Fri, 10th May 2013
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NZ's new bill ends software patents, sparking debate. A landmark move by the government splits opinions across the tech industry.
Spammers exploit Mother's Day
Fri, 10th May 2013
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Spam messages relating to Mother’s Day have begun flowing into the Symantec Probe Network as Kiwis are warned to stay vigilant online.
Allocate Software appoints ANZ Client Services manager
Thu, 9th May 2013
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Supplier of workforce optimisation and management solutions for organisations recruits Rein de Vries' services across the region.
Escrow scams set to rise
Thu, 9th May 2013
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Bitdefender claims the month of June will see cars, motorbikes and electronics shoppers at most risk of escrow fraud.
Cyber threats biggest concern for IT businesses
Thu, 9th May 2013
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Survey reveals over 85% of decision-makers view cyber threats as their top business risk, amid rapidly evolving digital dangers.
Can IT investment double corporate competitiveness?
Thu, 9th May 2013
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Research reveals how mobile computing, cloud services and online collaboration tools are improving productivity, but not for everyone.
Can Apple's budget iPhone steal Samsung's market share?
Thu, 9th May 2013
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The long-awaited, long-talked about budget iPhone is apparently set to launch, in a bid to knock Samsung off the top of the smartphone ladder.
Microsoft appoints first female CFO
Thu, 9th May 2013
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Amy Hood steps into history as Microsoft's first female CFO, taking the finance reins with a vision for devices and services.
Is Wiki the ticket to predicting the stock market?
Thu, 9th May 2013
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Wikipedia could have been used as early warning signs of stock market movements, according to a new study published today in Scientific Reports.
NZ data centres hacked through self-regulation
Thu, 9th May 2013
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Failure by New Zealand Data Centres to submit to independent international cloud security auditing means Kiwis are more vulnerable than ever to cyber attacks.
Westcon Imagine this week, mark your diary
Wed, 8th May 2013
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Imagine 2013, New Zealand's premier tech event for IT pros, hits Auckland and Wellington this week. Don't miss pivotal insights and top speakers!.
Regain control through RSA's risk-based authentication
Wed, 8th May 2013
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RSA's new software promises secure, cost-effective risk-based authentication, cutting user costs by up to 40% and ensuring enterprise-wide protection.
Half of NZ SMEs missing out online
Wed, 8th May 2013
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Half of Kiwi SMEs are missing the digital boat, with just 50% having a web presence, risking invisibility to a highly online consumer base.
Barracuda appoints new ANZ country manager
Wed, 8th May 2013
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Mike Romans appointed as Barracuda's new country manager for ANZ, aiming to boost sales and refine channel strategy amidst security market growth.
Dotcom: A case of fatal flaws
Wed, 8th May 2013
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Kim Dotcom accuses New Zealand PM of being mislead by US officials in “scandalous” copyright case. #KimDotcom #copyright.
Microsoft’s Windows 8 gamble backfires
Wed, 8th May 2013
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Software giant set for biggest product overhaul since 'new Coke' 30 years ago, as Steve Ballmer's 'bet-the-company' gamble looks lost.
Sophos sees 'explosive' mobile device management growth
Tue, 7th May 2013
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Company's Mobile Control now protects over two million devices, an increase of one-million devices in less than five months.
Tomizone acquires Jimojo to expand Oz operations
Tue, 7th May 2013
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Tomizone set to become Australia's largest WiFi service provider in hospitality, acquiring Jimojo to boost its nationwide operations.
Kiwi app passes 10 million downloads
Tue, 7th May 2013
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Wellington app developer celebrates as Into the Dead app reaches major milestones less than five months after release.