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Who said PC gaming was dead?
Gaming

Who said PC gaming was dead?

PC gaming skyrockets as WoW's Cataclysm sets a global sales record, debunking myths of its demise with 3.3 million copies sold on day one.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011

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Apple sues Amazon over 'App Store' trademark
Apple

Apple sues Amazon over 'App Store' trademark

Apple files suit against Amazon, seeking to stop the retail giant from using the App Store name, citing trademark infringement and potential customer confusion.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
CIOs optimistic about Q2 hiring
IT Department

CIOs optimistic about Q2 hiring

CIOs foresee robust IT hiring in Q2 2011, with 9% planning to expand their departments and 7% expecting an uptick in hiring, per a recent survey.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2011
US govt turns to the cloud to save money
Government

US govt turns to the cloud to save money

The US government is exploring cloud computing to address budget cuts, aiming to save part of the USD $76 billion spent annually on over 10,000 systems.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2011
Ex-Apple manager pleads guilty to fraud
Public Cloud

Ex-Apple manager pleads guilty to fraud

Former global supply manager, Paul Devine, admits taking bribes in return for giving information that led to manufacturers winning Apple contracts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
2011 Trendwatch: Communications
Unified Communications

2011 Trendwatch: Communications

2011 sees a surge in technology focusing on compliance, consumer-inspired enterprise tools, and deepening of social media integration in business processes.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
A war in your own backyard
Gaming

A war in your own backyard

THQ's Homefront envisions a Korea-occupied US, exploring civilian life amid oppression. A bold step in gaming aiming to redefine the shooter genre.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
Facebook used in work background check
Data Privacy

Facebook used in work background check

A Maryland man was asked for his Facebook password during a job interview with the Department of Corrections, sparking a privacy debate led by the ACLU.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2011
Juniper eyes customer service-led approach
Customer Relationship Management

Juniper eyes customer service-led approach

Juniper Networks welcomes Mark Iles as VP for Australia and NZ, aiming for a customer service-driven approach to bolster its market lead.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
Homefront: a first-person shooter with a huge difference - and it's not too far fetched
Gaming

Homefront: a first-person shooter with a huge difference - and it's not too far fetched

Homefront redefines FPS gaming with a near-future US invaded by Korea, mixing gripping realism with innovative gameplay. #gamingnews.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
Intel drops $100 Million in university research
EduTech

Intel drops $100 Million in university research

Plus: Intel goes after the cool factor by employing Black Eyed Peas mouthpiece will.i.am as Director of Creative Innovation - seriously.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2011
JFK's Legacy Informs and Inspires the World with Help from Sitecore and Velir
Software Development

JFK's Legacy Informs and Inspires the World with Help from Sitecore and Velir

JFK's inspiring legacy goes digital, thanks to Sitecore and Velir, as the world marks 50th anniversary of Kennedy's inauguration.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2011
CA chooses Fujitsu's Cloud
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

CA chooses Fujitsu's Cloud

Fujitsu has signed up CA Technologies in Australia and New Zealand to its Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platform.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2011
Mitel Appoints New CEO
iOS

Mitel Appoints New CEO

Mitel appoints Richard McBee as CEO, eyeing growth with his 20+ years in telecoms and plans to steer the firm towards global expansion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2011
At the mercy of Giants
Unified Communications

At the mercy of Giants

NZ households with broadband soar to 63%, driving online sales and challenging local retailers against global giants like Amazon.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 1st Jan 2011
A war in cyberspace: CableGate
Distributed Denial of Service

A war in cyberspace: CableGate

Anonymous defends WikiLeaks against US government attacks with botnet DDoS attacks, in act of rebellion against political censorship.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 1st Jan 2011
New Homefront single-player trailer released
Gaming

New Homefront single-player trailer released

From the writer of Red Dawn and Apocalypse Now comes the scarily plausible FPS scenario of a Korean-invaded USA in the not-too-distant future.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
More war leaks
TelstraClear

More war leaks

WikiLeaks' claims of exposing the secret history of the Iraq war have been dismissed by The Washington Post as old news.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010