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Microsoft

Interview: Microsoft NTO Mark Rees

The recently appointed National Technology Officer talks software patents, Pacific Fibre, cloud computing and more.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2010

EduTech

Getting previous

Continuous advancements in technology make 'previous research' in genealogy an ever-ongoing process, offering fresh data at every moment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010

Facebook

Facebook knows where you are

Facebook's new Places feature lets you share your location and discover when friends are nearby, raising questions on privacy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2010

Connectivity

Pacnet joins Pacific Fibre deal

Pacnet partners with Pacific Fibre to fund a NZD $548 million trans-Pacific cable aimed at enhancing connectivity between Australia, New Zealand, and the US.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2010

Gaming

UPDATE: TV3 plagiarises US-based PS3 commercial?

New Zealand gaming site ButtonMasher may have unearthed an attempt by local broadcaster TV3 to copy an advertising campaign most Kiwis won't have seen.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2010

Apple

Apple grows PC market share

Apple's market share in New Zealand exceeds 10%, standing out in global PC growth with a select few vendors achieving gains.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2010

Global Stories

United States (US) stories

Software

Software patents: ignore them at your peril

Shona Foster from intellectual property lawyer James and Wells explains some of the basics of software patents.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010

Health Technologies

America's Right-Wing Revival

Plans for an Islamic centre near 9/11's Ground Zero fuel America's right-wing revival amid economic woes and growing discontent with Obama.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010

CNET

Dell unveils Windows 7 tablet - video

Dell has introduced its 10-inch Inspiron duo tablet, equipped with Windows 7 and a dual-core Atom processor, at its US developer forum.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010

YouTube

Police nab Facebook burglars

Nashua police have apprehended three men linked to a crime ring dubbed 'the Facebook burglars', who allegedly targeted a home based on a Facebook post.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010

Apple

Apple to end free iPhone 4 case offer

Apple announces the end of its free iPhone 4 case offer this September, citing the antenna issue was less widespread than thought.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Sep 2010

Business Continuity

Is business continuity becoming cloudier?

Cloud solutions offer flexibility and cost savings for business continuity, but aren't a one-size-fits-all fix. CIOs still juggle risk and budget.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010

Data Privacy

Behind closed doors

Behavioural Targeting (BT) revolutionises online marketing by enabling advertisers to precisely reach target audiences, but raises significant privacy concerns.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010

Gaming

Irrational Games announces BioShock Infinite

Ken Levine's team at Irrational Games reveals BioShock Infinite, lifting the action from Rapture to a mysterious floating city, Columbia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2010

Customer Relationship Management

SAP: No Business ByDesign until late 2011

SAP's Business ByDesign won't hit New Zealand until late 2011, citing localisation needs for HR payroll and finance modules, says spokesman.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2010

DataCentre infrastructure

SAP launches new Business ByDesign

SAP unveils feature pack 2.5 for its Business ByDesign suite, now available in six countries, and introduces three new starter packages to boost adoption.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2010