Stories by Donovan - Page 5
Mega IPO: Soon, you could own a piece of the Dotcom magic
Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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mega
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ipo
Kim Dotcom teases a Mega IPO, opening investment in his digital empire to the public amid his ongoing legal battles. #MegaIPO.
The Global Financial Crisis was bloody good for business – Ipswitch
Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Ipswitch thrives amidst the Global Financial Crisis, proving calamity spells opportunity for savvy tech vendors.
Blinder for Dotcom as he can’t see US ‘evidence’
Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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uc
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telco
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mega
Evidently the evidence against Kim Dotcom and Megaupload is so substantial that he isn’t allowed to know what it is to prepare his defence against extradition.
UPDATED: Company gadgets…if it moves, TAX IT
Mon, 4th Mar 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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byod
It might just be time to bust out the old log book in the company car and start making entries for your smartphone.
When good times go bad: Karaoke for a song nets jail term
Sat, 2nd Mar 2013
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piracy
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copyright
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rianz
Karaoke king in Rotorua jailed for copyright piracy, ending his tune-selling spree with a 4-month sentence and a fine.
Exclusive: Vikram Kumar on his Mega move
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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mega
Vikram Kumar discusses his leap to Mega, praising its global vision for NZ and its focus on internet privacy, despite Dotcom's controversial past.
How to bork your hard drive with HTML5
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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martech
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software development
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html
Discover how an HTML5 glitch, made public by Michael McKinnon of AVG, could fill your hard disk, revealed at http://www.filldisk.com/.
Office 365 delivers unique advantage for legal firm
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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case study
Introducing new email technology into a law firm which, like many others, is largely dependent on this mode of communication for its business, can be tricky.
Ubuntu joins the touchy, feely Linux shouting match
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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open source
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
The thot just plickened where mobile technology is concerned, as Ubuntu shows off (yet another) Linux for the handset up in Barcelona.
Cloud services: Bring your own…license
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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it automation
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cloud services
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nz
Enterprise IT is starting to look a lot like the parsimonious neighbour’s BBQ. Bring a plate, bring your own drink, device*, app…and license.
Tough stuff with a price to match
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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windows
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panasonic
Panasonic bucks trend with rugged tablets; not cheap, but built tough to withstand extreme conditions. Prices start from $2000.
BlackBerry, er, Global Creative Director hits the road
Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
Alicia Keys exits BlackBerry to yodel on tour, leaving behind iPhone snafu and a bespoke fan music video project.
Chromebook Pixel: Cloud crazy Google’s next big play
Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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chromebooks
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apple
Google has released an ultra high-resolution Chromebook Pixel laptop made famous, or maybe infamous, for its lofty price tag that starts at $1,299.
4G Airwaves show some Kiwis are more special than others
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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government
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4g technology
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recogni
As NZ readies to auction 4G airwaves, Maori special treatment wanes, yet a £30m ICT fund may ease the digital divide.
The new economy: Wiki your product development
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Fancy outsourcing product development because it’s difficult and expensive? Here’s a crazy idea: get your customers to do it for you. For free.
RIP high-speed disk
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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storage
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netapp
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flash storage
NetApp's Matt Swinbourne declares high-speed mechanical disks dead, outpaced by the efficiency and economics of flash storage technology.
All hail the subscription-based business model
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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google
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amazon
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emc
Vendors opt for subscription models, from Office to Amazon, ditching upfront payments for monthly dues, transforming business-client relationships.
Better email and information access with Microsoft Office 365
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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case study
For Kumeu River Wines Director Michael Brajkovich, keeping the office side of things running effortlessly just got a whole lot easier.
Microsoft Office 365 supports the cloud ambitions of The Heating Company
Sat, 16th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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case study
The Heating Company Director, Clare Adams shares how Office 365 has helped create business systems with greater flexiblity then ever before.
Why the cops took a bite of the Apple
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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uc
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telco
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police
NZ Police favour Apple tech, opting for iPhones and iPads after an 11-month trial, reveals their communications manager.