Stories by Staff - Page 163

Vodafone leads NZ pre-paid mobile market
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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uc
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telco
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roy morgan research
Vodafone retains top spot in NZ's pre-paid mobile sector, as 2degrees closely rivals Telecom for second. Market dynamics intensify.

Instagram video? We heard it on the Twitter Vine
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
So far winning the social media battle, but not necessarily the war, the prospect of video features in Instagram should come as no surprise.

Recruit IT aims for the top with Sead acquisition
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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software development
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ict
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recruit it
Recruit IT bolsters its tech recruitment prowess by acquiring Sead, aiming to create New Zealand's largest ICT talent pool.

Govt beats targets as 300,000 Kiwis access UFB
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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uc
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government
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telco
NZ's government surpasses broadband rollout targets, providing 300,000 Kiwis access to ultra-fast internet services.

Kiwi IT customers ready to spend more…
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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ict
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zendesk
New Zealand leads global customer satisfaction, with Kiwis eager to spend in IT services as satisfaction hits 92%.

Take advantage of Sophos’s FREE wireless access points offer
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Organisations need Wi-Fi. Help your customers choose a simple and secure wireless access solution for their employees and guests.

Expect more Android security issues this year…
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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malware
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fintech
Trend Micro forecasts a surge in Android security threats, with malicious app numbers set to top 1m this year, outpacing PC malware growth.

Is this Hollywood's version of When Harry met Siri…?
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
In 'Her', Joaquin Phoenix challenges romance norms by falling for Scarlett Johansson's voice in an AI-driven love story.

Top tips to avoid explosive rises in IT asset costs
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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virtualisation
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data analytics
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martech
CIOs prioritize cost reduction in IT, but ITAM and procurement professionals face 8 disruptive forces that could increase IT asset costs - Gartner.

Slingshot CEO shoots down Govt telco plans
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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uc
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government
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chorus
Slingshot CEO Mark Callander questions government's high copper pricing plans, believing Kiwis are being treated unfairly by bearing the cost. Do you agree?.

Tablet shipments slow as vendors await Apple's iPad show…
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Global tablet shipments dip 9.7% awaiting Apple's new iPad, yet year-on-year figures surge by 59.6%, says IDC.

AppleCare chat support set for 24/7 launch
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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applecare
Apple aims to launch 24/7 AppleCare chat support as early as next week, bolstering customer service amidst growing competition from Samsung.

Who's losing all their staff? BlackBerry's CEO is...
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
Trio of top BlackBerry executives are leaving the company following CEO Thorsten Heins' admission that employee cuts were inevitable.

Hitachi Data Systems promotes ANZ CTO to Asia role
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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storage
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healthtech
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hitachi
Hitachi Data Systems elevates ANZ's Adrian De Luca to Asia Pacific CTO, to spearhead customer-driven tech innovations across the region.

Sex, trafficking and preventative software…
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
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partners
Fighting against sex trafficking and child exploitation, Wynyard Group's technology is being used to combat the 'rape-for-profit' industry in Asia-Pacific.

Wellington bus drivers under scrutiny following $3m tech revamp
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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fleet management
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telematics
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automotive
In a $3m tech upgrade, Wellington bus drivers are trained and monitored to enhance safety and reduce emissions, promising smoother journeys.

Will consumers subsidise the UFB rollout?
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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uc
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government
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chorus
Consumers will not benefit from lower prices for their copper broadband services under proposals announced by the government yesterday.

Kiwi firms stick together during Wellington quake
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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dr
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
Kiwi firms rally in quake's wake, with cloud tech swiftly buoying Enable Business back to operations amidst Wellington's tremors.

Air New Zealand launches mobile booking service
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Customers can now book domestic tickets on the fly, straight from their smartphone’s web browser or via the airline’s mobile travel app - mPass.

Major NZ mobility milestone as Gen-i partners with Flexera Software
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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gen-i
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licensing
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partners
Gen-i and Flexera Software team up to launch NZ's first licensing management service, promising to tackle the nation’s software asset challenges.