Stories by Donovan - Page 2
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Young boffin finds use for Android smartwatch
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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gaming
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
While there is a young boffin and while he has done something amazing, the jury is still out – way out – on whether or not it is a useful something.
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Rumoured Apple hybrid boosts Surface strategy
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Apple's rumoured 12.9-inch hybrid iPad could signal a shift in tech strategy, challenging the Surface's singular device concept.
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Meet Windows 10’s biggest competitor: Windows 7
Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
As Windows 10 debuts, it's not just Windows 9 that's missing - Windows 7's loyal 53% user base poses the real challenge for Microsoft.
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HP takes huge step - a split is coming
Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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document management
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ecm
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martech
HP has confirmed it will split into two entities by November 2015: HP, Inc focusing on PCs and printers, and HP Enterprise on tech solutions.
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Meet the Big Data professionals (it’s not who you think)
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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data analytics
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fintechs
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martech
Reckon the top users of Big Data are the likes of banks, consumer products companies and mass marketers? Maybe so, but there’s another industry altoge.
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Netflix: Not only a danger to the neighbourhood video shop
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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digital entertainment
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gaming
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personal computing devices
Netflix's dominion goes beyond harming local video shops, as Verizon halts its streaming service, marking a seismic shift for rivals globally.
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Kiwis fall foul of Twitter’s dark side
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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gaming
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email security
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digital entertainment
Any time you use a social media service, it provides an additional opportunity for spammers, scammers and malicious masterminds to take advantage.
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Headwinds for Baboom as Dotcom calls it quits
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Kim Dotcom exits Baboom music venture, casting doubt on its revolutionary free music model amid industry defiance.
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Paying too much for telecoms
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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gaming
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uc
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data analytics
UK firms overpaying for telecoms, with nearly half of ICT budget absorbed, says Gartner. Savings await those who review deals, advises TeleConsultants.
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Dirty politics enabled by technology
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Hager's book reveals technology's role in magnifying dirty politics, showing social media's power across the political spectrum.
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Where is the government's UFB rollout up to
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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uc
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chorus
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government
In a recent update, Chorus says New Zealand is ranked first for growth in fibre coverage from 2012 to 2013 worldwide.
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Slice of Silicon Valley History coming to NZ with your help
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pledgeme
Techvana, NZ's future IT museum, is crowdfunding to preserve Silicon Valley history. Mark and Katie Barlow aim to showcase their vast tech collection.
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How social media lost the New Zealand election
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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digital entertainment
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gaming
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personal computing devices
In the wake of the 2014 general election, it could be time for companies and political parties alike to take a fresh look at social media.
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Is 3D dead…again?
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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3d
3D presentations have enjoyed a regular cycle of boom and bust and right now, the future of 3D television is looking increasingly like a passing fad.
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Pentech: Where people matter...
Wed, 17th Sep 2014
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data analytics
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big data
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bi
Pentech redefines tech service with a people-centric approach, thriving on deep relationships and swift, tailored solutions in Wellington.
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More on me: Deidre Steyn, ICONZ Webvisions
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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more on me
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iconz
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africa
It may have been a long and winding road to get there, but for Deidre Steyn, the technology industry was always going to be a natural fit for her talents.
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More on me: Mark Petrie, Snap
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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snap
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more on me
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qualifications
From school dropout to CEO of Snap, Mark Petrie's journey shows the power of passion over formal education in the ICT industry.
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More on me: Victor Tsai, Dynamic Supplies
Mon, 23rd Jun 2014
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more on me
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dynamic supplies
Victor Tsai, from tech retail innovator to Dynamic Supplies leader, proves persistence pays in a career-spanning people-first philosophy.
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More on me: Simon Smith, APC by Schneider Electric
Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Simon Smith, Regional Manager, NZ and South Pacific at APC by Schneider Electric, reflects on his journey in the IT industry and the future of technology.
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More on me: Ray Jackson, 2Talk
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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uc
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2talk
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voip
From CERN to CEO, Ray Jackson's journey through tech to launching 2Talk showcases a visionary path blending innovation with a love for New Zealand.