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NZ cloud industry welcomes CloudCode progress
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

NZ cloud industry welcomes CloudCode progress

New Zealand's cloud computing sector lauds the release of Version 2 of the Cloud Computing Code of Practice by IITP, touting it as a global benchmark.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2013
Don't wait for fibre, businesses should adopt VDSL now
Unified Communications

Don't wait for fibre, businesses should adopt VDSL now

As fibre rollout lags, businesses urged to adopt VDSL for speeds 5x faster than ADSL - a cost-effective boost by Voyager Internet.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012
Kordia's IT Superhero winner revealed…
Kordia

Kordia's IT Superhero winner revealed…

Edward Minnell wins Kordia's IT Superhero Award, earning a trip to NASA in Florida for his selfless work in schools.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2012

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Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) stories

Student engagement drives technology use
ASUS

Student engagement drives technology use

A cluster of schools in Auckland's Eastern suburbs has found a way to enhance student engagement with digital technology.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2013
Will inferior graphics matter for Xbox One?
Gaming

Will inferior graphics matter for Xbox One?

The Xbox One does not have the graphical might of the PlayStation 4 according to all reports. No one is denying it – not even Microsoft.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2013
Is your company Edward Snowden-proof?
Cybersecurity

Is your company Edward Snowden-proof?

Whistleblower haunts organisations, who are now investing greater time and money into monitoring inside security threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2013
New US$350m fibre optic cable heads to Northland
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
Mashup competition for Christchurch schools
Schools

Mashup competition for Christchurch schools

Christchurch high school students have the opportunity to build a business in a weekend with the first Mashup competition in the region.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013
Learning in the virtual world
EduTech

Learning in the virtual world

New Zealand's VLN Primary School revolutionises rural education, offering virtual lessons in languages and more to students nationwide.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
Is US whistleblower becoming Snowed-in?
Cybersecurity

Is US whistleblower becoming Snowed-in?

US whistleblower Edward Snowden navigates globe from Moscow to Ecuador, eluding US capture with WikiLeaks' support. Is his refuge within reach?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Jun 2013
Taxing times ahead for Apple's Tim Cook
Apple

Taxing times ahead for Apple's Tim Cook

Apple CEO, Tim Cook, defends the company's tax conduct as he prepares to testify in Washington regarding overseas cash holdings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2013
Broadband disclosure plan revealed…
Unified Communications

Broadband disclosure plan revealed…

As the availability of Ultra-Fast Broadband services increases, how will consumers be able to compare different telecommunications service providers and plans?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2013
Review: Samsung NX1000
Gaming

Review: Samsung NX1000

As you imagine, when a company releases an 'entry-level' camera, you often think it's a stripped down, un-interesting camera with very few features and options.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2013
Amazon heads Down Under with Sydney roles
Amazon

Amazon heads Down Under with Sydney roles

Amazon targets Australian and New Zealand growth, listing multiple cloud service roles in Sydney as part of a strategic expansion in the region.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2013
Samsung drops European sales ban with Apple
Apple

Samsung drops European sales ban with Apple

Samsung halts its quest to ban Apple products in Europe, advocating for consumer choice amid ongoing patent battles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Dec 2012
Ericsson seeks Samsung US sales ban
Ericsson

Ericsson seeks Samsung US sales ban

Ericsson seeks to ban Samsung US sales, citing patent infringements after failing to agree on licensing terms, spurring legal battle.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2012
Kordia's IT Superhero finalists announced
Gaming

Kordia's IT Superhero finalists announced

Kordia unveils top 10 IT Superhero finalists vying for a NASA Centre trip in Florida, recognising unsung tech heroes in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2012
U.S. scraps piracy bills
Google

U.S. scraps piracy bills

The U.S. will scrap SOPA and PIPA, says former Senator Chris Dodd, as internet providers and tech giants like Google take on anti-piracy initiatives themselves.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2012