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Stories by Donovan - Page 8

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Free stuff! From, er, Dotcom: Don’t believe everything you read
Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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Kim Dotcom, everybody’s favourite internet tycoon, is making all the sorts of noises that the public at large like to hear.
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4G: ‘Fast’ is nothing, says Amdocs
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
With the advent of 4G mobile networks, the promise of a faster pipe for the internet is likely to become reality within months for Kiwi punters.
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MYOB takes a (slightly) different approach to accounting in the cloud
Thu, 8th Nov 2012
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financial systems
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It’s exciting times for accounting software maker MYOB as it launches its cloud-based product AccountRight Live.
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Logitech’s G600 MMO mouse: Give your game a boost
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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digital entertainment
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gaming
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personal computing devices
Logitech's G600 gives gamers a competitive edge with 20 customisable buttons and ergonomic design, making it a hit for MMO enthusiasts.
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Windows 8, we’re rooting for you
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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microsoft
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windows
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operating systems
It’s an odd position, after all these years, to be firmly on the side of the company which for good reason became known as ‘the Beast of Redmond’.
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Methven goes global with WAN optimisation-as-a-service
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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nz
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methven
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partners
Methven partners with Aryaka for a breakthrough in global WAN optimisation-as-a-service, drastically improving business operations.
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Once more unto the breach dear friends…HP tablet v2.0
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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Beleaguered HP has announced its return to tablet computing with a Windows 8, Intel Atom- powered device it calls the ElitePad 900.
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Let there be video for all - Polycom
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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hybrid & remote work
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Polycom revolutionises video chats with CloudAXIS, promising seamless integration across platforms like Skype and Facebook for robust corporate communication.
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Optimation marks 20 years, adds Google Enterprise
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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australian
Optimation celebrates two decades in IT with a strategic move, acquiring a stake in Barbador to advance into Google Enterprise services.
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Better business resilience with infrastructure-on-demand
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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dr
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cloud services
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connector systems
Post-quake rebuild boosts vBridge's demand for cloud services by 1100%, showcasing the need for robust business continuity plans.
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Buying online? Search for the NEGATIVE reviews
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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shopping
Unscrupulous companies are paying bloggers for fake positive reviews. To avoid falling for this, search for negative reviews to get the real scoop.
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Skycity opts for single-vendor infrastructure strategy
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Skycity consolidates IT with HP for seamless gaming and hospitality services, eyeing interoperability, cost benefits, and simplified issue resolution.
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Dotcom lessons in Mike Tyson’s knockout
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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New Zealand reels from Dotcom scandal with PM entangled, sparking debate on bending rules for the infamous, including Mike Tyson.
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Unlimited ultrafast broadband = unlimited potential
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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telco
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ufb
The delivery of unmetered ultrafast broadband connectivity to New Zealand’s schools is a step into the future of education.
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Cloud computing revives struggling mainframe
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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hardware
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pc hardware
Mainframes, once believed to be facing extinction by 2000, are experiencing a revival in 2012 thanks to cloud computing, ensuring their ongoing relevance.
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Outsource everything….at your peril
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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iaas
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software development
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outsourcing
Outsourcing may seem a silver bullet for efficiency, but it's a fine line between liberation and loss of critical control.
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Unified comms has to be simple, stupid
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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byod
For enterprise success, unified comms must be as simple as using a smartphone, blending convenience with technology.
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‘Social networking’ that improves performance
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple iphone
When Ben Ridler whips out his iPhone for a bit of social networking, it doesn’t necessarily mean he’s goofing off.
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Opinion: Apple's apogee
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's pinnacle reached as iPhone 5 launches, signifying end of true innovation and start of legal battles outshining product quality.
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Shock, horror: Mobility and social networking the new target for cyber miscreants
Wed, 12th Sep 2012
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smartphones
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email security
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personal computing devices
Cyber miscreants are now targeting mobile phones and social networks, as Norton reports a twofold increase in threats compared to a year ago.