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Exeed

Allied Telesis appoints another distributor

Exeed Limited has signed with global networking company Allied Telesis to distribute its range of products to the New Zealand market.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013

Gaming

Kiwi hacker Barnaby Jack dies

Kiwi hacker Barnaby Jack found dead in San Francisco at age 35. Police rule out foul play, cause of death unknown.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 27th Jul 2013

Fintech

Xero: CloudCode demonstrates global leadership

NZ's Xero backs global cloud initiative, lauds new Code of Practice as a step forward for transparency in cloud computing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 27th Jul 2013

Commerce Commission

To acquire or not to acquire? That is the question

NZ Commerce Commission updates merger guidelines to reflect case law and international practices, balancing benefits and competition.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013

Global Stories

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Facebook

Is Facebook trending in the right direction?

Coming off a poor run of results post IPO, the story of Facebook's Q2 results is one of progress, regeneration and strategic investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013

Microsoft

Hey Samsung, leave our Apple alone

Intel, Microsoft and Oracle come to the aid of Apple after plans to ban iPhone 4 sales following Samsung fallout.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013

Apps

For your thighs only… first Google Glass Porn released

After a ban, 'Tits and Glass' makes a cheeky comeback with the first Google Glass adult film, pushing the boundaries of tech in the bedroom.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2013

Cybersecurity

Is your Android phone stale…?

How can a phone be stale and how can you tell? It's not like bread where you can squeeze it and tell it's stale because it's hard and know it's not good to eat.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013

Network Infrastructure

New US$350m fibre optic cable heads to Northland

Northland set to score a major technological and economic coup with US$350m undersea cable deal with Hawaiki, coming ashore in Whangerai.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013

Cloud Services

Is regulation needed for cloud 'data portability'?

A leading cloud technology figure has called for government regulation to protect consumers who move their data and images onto cloud applications.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013

Microsoft

Backtracking Ballmer admits huge Surface RT mistake

Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, admits error in judgement regarding Surface RT tablet, following $900m loss. Is he on his last legs?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013

Government

Key: Kiwis don't know what they're talking about

Prime Minister believes GCSB protesters are either misinformed or pursuing a political agenda as thousands rally in opposition to the bill.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013

Unified Communications

Capital gains as Vodafone launches 4G in Wellington

Vodafone ignites Wellington with the launch of 4G, bringing superfast mobile technology to New Zealand's capital.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013

Digital Entertainment

The future of TV is here…

Apps herald a TV revolution, transforming viewing habits with the advent of smart technology, led by innovation and connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013

Government

Rallying Kiwis rebel against GCSB bill

Thousands unite across New Zealand in protest against the government's GCSB spying bill, led by Kim Dotcom in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013

Apple

Samsung record profits fail to appease investors

Samsung reported record Q2 profits of USD $8.5bn—up 47% from last year—but fell short of investor hopes for USD $8.8bn, causing unease.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013

Cybersecurity

Why taking down Apple's Developer site was a good idea...

If we had more companies respond to breaches in this way, we (technology, privacy, security and cyber threats) would be much better off as an industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013