Stories by Staff - Page 193

Apple 1 Computer heads to auction
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Rare 1976 Apple 1 computer, part of over 350 years of computing, to auction with bids between US$260,000 - 400,000.

Four-ward thinking Orcon recruits leadership team
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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kordia
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orcon
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isp
Orcon bolsters its leadership team with four new appointments as it targets growth under new CEO Greg McAlister, following a recent acquisition.

Wearable tech to hit US$1.5 billion by 2014
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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wearables
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Next generation wearables including smart glasses and watches set for boost as influential players such as Google and Apple enter the market.

Should CIOs explore design-thinking techniques?
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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ict
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ovum
Human-centered design thinking and approaches gaining mainstream credence among private sector decision-makers focused on innovation.

Telecom acquires Revera for $96.5 million
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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uc
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revera
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telco
Telco ramps up its data centre and cloud offer with conditional agreement to acquire privately-owned Kiwi IT company.

Join the cloud rush
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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cloud services
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digital island
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nscale
UK businesses race to the cloud as Digital Island reports a 65% surge in firms adopting cloud services to stay competitive.

Zuckerberg a sucker? Not a chance
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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facebook
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social media
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finance
Mark Zuckerberg opts for a symbolic USD $1 salary, but with USD $2.3 billion pocketed from stock options last year, he isn’t feeling the pinch.

Yahoo chairman resigns
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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google
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yahoo
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qualifications
The man who helped bring Marissa Mayer to the company will not seek reelection to the Yahoo board of directors.

Telecom toasts S4 with $5 million data giveaway
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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smartphones
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uc
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telco
Telecom celebrates Samsung Galaxy S4 launch with a massive $5M data giveaway for New Zealanders, promising a digital feast.

Apple celebrates Decade of iTunes
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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itunes
Apple marks iTunes' 10th anniversary with a 100-song compilation, celebrating a decade of digital music dominance and 25 billion songs sold.

Extreme changes at the top for Networks
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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extreme networks
Extreme Networks names Charles Berger as its fifth CEO in seven years, following Oscar Rodriguez's resignation amid declining market share.

'Niche' Microsoft tablets trail Apple and Android
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Microsoft's tablets hold a 'niche' 7.5% market share, trailing far behind Apple's lead and Android's growing presence in global shipments.

Zeald invests in growing software company
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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zeald
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twiik
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partners
Zeald announces strategic 49% investment in Twiik, aiming to bolster its status as NZ's top web development firm and expand into cloud applications.

The Google Glass market is half full
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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personal computing devices
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google
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apple
The market for smart glasses, led by Google Glass, is set to boom, with shipments projected to hit 6.6 million by 2016.

Cyber-security concerns growing in NZ
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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roy morgan research
As new technologies enter the market, owning a smartphone, tablet or laptop can raise tricky issues about privacy and cyber-security.

Zero-day security attacks reach Judgement Day
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Recent security attack in South Korea shows zero-day vulnerabilities remain while attack innovations are growing in sophistication, intensity and severity.

Prepare now for Windows XP end…
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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microsoft
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windows
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analyst report
Over 15% of midsize and large enterprises will still have Windows XP running on at least 10% of their PCs after Microsoft ends support.

DC and NetApp launch an extensive incentive program for partners
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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netapp
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distribution central
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distributors
Companies launch brand new incentive program for NetApp silver partners - rewarding and supporting partners in activating their NetApp business.

Vague Vivid appoints interim CEO
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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vivid networks
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mental health
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founders
Vivid Solutions names Miles Smith as interim CEO following Simon Hayden's departure, setting the stage for new management era.

Auckland Uni server under threat
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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datacentre infrastructure
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auckland university
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servers
The University of Auckland falls victim to hacking attack, affecting up to 4,500 students; server isolated for investigation.