Stories by Staff - Page 114

Nadella loves cricket, despite Black Caps hammering India...
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Satya Nadella, new Microsoft CEO, remains passionate about cricket, a sport he credits with teaching him vital teamwork and leadership skills.

'Who am I?' - Nadella's first words...
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Satya Nadella, Microsoft's newly appointed CEO, has expressed his humility and excitement in his first letter to employees.

Departing Ballmer's final rally cry...
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, has expressed his excitement for the future under the leadership of new CEO, Satya Nadella.

Redmond's big guns welcome Nadella...
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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A host of Microsoft stalwarts stepped forward to welcome Satya Nadella today, as he becomes only the third CEO in the Redmond hot seat.

Wholesale telecoms and enterprise channel conflict to hot up...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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partner programmes
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telco
Wholesale telecoms face intensifying channel conflict and market threats in 2014, says Ovum report, urging innovation and collaboration.

METRO to be removed from Windows desktops?
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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personal computing devices
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windows
Microsoft to phase out Metro from desktops in Windows 8.1 update, focusing more on its strengths in tablets where it outshines Android and iOS.

Why Google sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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smartphones
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lenovo
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google
Google has sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo for $2.91bn, aiming to bolster Android and focus on innovation in the ecosystem.

HP: Top enterprise security threats
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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cybersecurity
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hp
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threat landscape
HP has published the Cyber Risk Report 2013, identifying top enterprise security vulnerabilities and providing analysis of the expanding threat landscape.

Introducing Paper – Stories from Facebook
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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apple
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facebook
Facebook marks its decade with Paper, a sleek app blending storytelling and social media, redefining how we share and explore tales globally.

Looking back at 30 years of Mac...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
On January 24, 1984, Apple introduced the Macintosh. And with it a promise that the power of technology, put in the hands of everyone, could change the world.

Westpac eyes up Google Glass app and iBeacon tech...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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personal computing devices
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apps
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google
Westpac to trial Cash Tank on Google Glass & introduce iBeacon technology in NZ branches. Chief Digital Officer believes 2014 is year of wearable tech.

3D Printing will ignite major debate on Ethics and Regulation
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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healthtech
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3d printing
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analyst report
3D bioprinting's rapid advancement reignites ethics and control debates, as the printing of organs and tissue nears reality.

Microsoft CEO search arrives at Google's door...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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google
Sundar Pichai, the brains behind Google Chrome, emerges as the top contender for Microsoft's CEO post, potentially eclipsing Satya Nadella.

Are we looking at Microsoft’s next CEO…?
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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analyst report
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meti
Satya Nadella, executive VP of Microsoft’s Cloud and Enterprise group, is set to become the company's new CEO.

Sun shines on Apple's iWatch production line...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple explores solar charging for its iWatch, aiming to revolutionise battery life amidst user frustrations, according to industry sources.

Yahoo email under new wave of security attacks...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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cybersecurity
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yahoo
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email
Yahoo has warned that its email service is under a new wave of security attacks, urging users to display extreme caution when checking messages.

Happy Birthday Facebook... Here's to another 10 years?
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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facebook
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social media
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acquisition
Facebook marks its 10th year, raising questions on its future as it reigns over 1.2 billion users. Will it adapt and thrive for another decade?.

Secure cloud storage and backup vendor appoints NZ distributor
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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cybersecurity
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duo
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filelocker
Duo becomes NZ distributor for FileLocker, an encryption-heavy cloud backup service aiming to bypass US surveillance laws with faster access.

5 ways to protect your LinkedIn account...
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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cybersecurity
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linkedin
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data privacy / protection day
LinkedIn unveils top 5 tips to boost account security in celebration of Data Privacy Day, emphasising user safety and privacy.

Small NZ businesses going global with cloud
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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cloud services
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dimension data
Small NZ retail exporters embrace cloud tech to gain a global foothold, outpacing big companies hampered by old systems.