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10th anniversary approaches for MEF
Digital Entertainment

10th anniversary approaches for MEF

As the Metro Ethernet Forum approaches its 10th anniversary, the Carrier Ethernet market is expected to grow from USD $20 billion to up to $50 billion by 2014.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2011
Aastra introduces new partner program
Partner Programmes

Aastra introduces new partner program

Aastra launches Channel Partner Program, certifying resellers into four levels and offering different benefits to each.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2011
Kiwi payment gateway launches iPhone App
Payment Technologies

Kiwi payment gateway launches iPhone App

Flo2Cash unveils New Zealand's first smartphone payment app, offering merchants a cost-effective, secure way to process credit card payments.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
Just what the doctor ordered
Health Technologies

Just what the doctor ordered

The local District Health Board placing an order for several new C5v Mobile Clinical Assistant (MCA) tablet PCs from Motion following a huge success.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
IRD re-thinks decision on failed software
Software Development

IRD re-thinks decision on failed software

IRD reverses stance on failed software projects, boosting IT confidence and safeguarding innovation investments in NZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
Updated video editing app from Apple
Apple

Updated video editing app from Apple

Apple's Final Cut Pro X revamps video editing: Magnetic Timeline, content auto-analysis, and seamless background rendering at NZ$399.99.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2011

Global Stories

Find us NZ's biggest mobile bill says 2degrees
Unified Communications

Find us NZ's biggest mobile bill says 2degrees

2degrees is challenging small businesses to submit their biggest mobile bills, with the largest ones competing for prizes like plan credits and LG handsets.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2011
Huge growth forecast in business software market
Hyperscale

Huge growth forecast in business software market

Independent analyst Ovum forecasts Asia-Pacific business software market to soar to USD $46bn this year, driven by mobile tech and cloud computing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2011
Prototype 2 Facebook app launched
Gaming

Prototype 2 Facebook app launched

New Prototype 2 app on Facebook lets fans 'hack' for exclusive content ahead of the 2012 game release. Dive into //Blacknet now.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2011
New Facebook suit launched
Facebook

New Facebook suit launched

The Winklevoss twins have filed another lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg, alleging Facebook suppressed evidence in their NZD $80 million settlement from 2008.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2011
Brennan extends into NZ
Unified Communications

Brennan extends into NZ

Brennan IT expands into NZ, launching a Point of Presence to cater to the demand in Australasia for seamless cloud services and more.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2011
Nintendo DSi and DSi XL price drop
Gaming

Nintendo DSi and DSi XL price drop

Nintendo has announced that game consoles on sale will be reduced by over $50. The substantial savings starting next week.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2011
Apple wins touch-screen patent
Apple

Apple wins touch-screen patent

Apple's triumph in securing a pivotal iPhone touch-screen patent may set the stage for intense legal skirmishes with rival tech giants.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2011
Aussies a huge step closer to UFB
Unified Communications

Aussies a huge step closer to UFB

Australia's two largest telecommunications companies, Telstra and Optus, have agreed to participate in the Australian government's NBN.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
'Trusted malware' on the rise: AVG
Malware

'Trusted malware' on the rise: AVG

Hackers exploit 'trusted malware' to breach data, with AVG reporting a sharp increase in digitally signed malware attacks in 2011.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
Exclusive interview with Magic: The Gathering developer
Gaming

Exclusive interview with Magic: The Gathering developer

As gamers eagerly immerse themselves in Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012, TechDay is fortunate to speak with Wizards of the Coast's Worth Wollpert.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
150 million users for Apple's iCloud
Apple

150 million users for Apple's iCloud

Apple's iCloud set to revolutionise with 150 million users, following a surge in interest for its free and premium services, reveals RBC Capital survey.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
Startling security lapse at Dropbox
Apple

Startling security lapse at Dropbox

Dropbox confesses to a severe security lapse, leaving users' data unprotected for hours due to a bug in their system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2011