United States (US) stories - Page 137

Xero is raising alarms over new Inland Revenue plans to access overseas company data, stressing the need for privacy protections and customer notifications.

MMO reaches new levels of popularity with surge of users; population now three times bigger than that of the United Kingdom.

NZ at 17th in OECD for broadband penetration, trailing Switzerland but leading Australia. Hopes for UFB to boost future rankings.

Vocus Communications buys NZ's Maxnet for $9.5m, boosting its cloud and data centre footprint in the Australasia region.

Tonga teams up with Alcatel-Lucent to forge broadband links via undersea cable, enhancing connectivity for its 100,000 residents.

Google fined £19k by FCC for not cooperating in a privacy breach probe linked to Street View data collection, despite its £38bn cash reserve.

A glitch in BATS trading system briefly tanks Apple shares by nearly 10%, halting trades and impacting BATS' own IPO on a chaotic day.

Apple CEO Tim Cook unveils plans to utilise the firm's £100bn reserve, aiming to maintain a 'war chest' for strategic moves.

Apple highlights its role in US job creation to tackle criticisms of its overseas labour practices, claiming it indirectly supports over 500,000 jobs.

Start Up begins a new series looking at different ways you can use technology to get the most from your team while keeping costs down.

Nearly 20% of US adults now own tablet PCs like iPads or Kindle Fires, a sharp rise from 10% last December, hints at festive boom.

American theatres are embracing 'tweet seats' to cater to tech-savvy patrons, allowing live tweeting from designated areas to minimise disruptions.

With tastefully funky offices, based in Mt Eden, Ivan Seselj and the team at Promapp Solutions Ltd are deceptively casual when you first meet them.

NZ's economy could soar higher if SMEs ditch poor management software, says Greentree CEO amid a contest to revive businesses.

Unlock a fitter, healthier you online without spending a penny! From free fitness sites to nutritious recipes, your wellness journey starts now.

The UN climate change conference in Cancun marks a new beginning, with agreements on funding and clean energy.

US intelligence, including NSA, CIA, and FBI, to shift computing to cloud for budget cuts, says Forbes. Is this the future of secure IT?.

BYOD presents new security challenges for customers says Jeff Arndt, Symantec director, partners and alliances, Pacific region.

As cyber threats grow exponentially, NZ businesses face pressure from all sides, making security a multi-billion-dollar imperative.

Crytek, known for Crysis, tapped to develop the sequel to THQ's dystopian shooter Homefront, promising a blockbuster experience for 2014.