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Patently obvious?
Copyright

Patently obvious?

The fate of software patents hangs in the balance as New Zealand's Commerce Select Committee recommends scrapping their patentability, stirring global debate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
comScore goes free for start-ups
Tagging

comScore goes free for start-ups

The online analytics company has made two announcements that will help start-ups gain a better understanding of how popular their websites are.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 28th May 2010
Stop laying fibre cables NZ, says Exalt
Fibre

Stop laying fibre cables NZ, says Exalt

Exalt urges New Zealand to halt fibre cable installations, touting wireless solutions that offer lower latency and cost just 5% per mile compared to fibre.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 26th May 2010
Report: Global piracy increased in 2009
Identity and Access Management

Report: Global piracy increased in 2009

Global piracy rose 2% in 2009 to 43%, but New Zealand showed a remarkable decline, with local figures bucking this worldwide trend, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th May 2010

Global Stories

United States (US) stories

Nokia Siemens buys Motorola wireless
Unified Communications

Nokia Siemens buys Motorola wireless

Nokia Siemens acquires Motorola's wireless division for $1.2bn, aiming to bolster global presence and enhance ties with leading operators.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2010
IDC: PC sales up 22% globally
PC Market

IDC: PC sales up 22% globally

Global PC sales surged 22.4% in Q2 2010, driven by strong growth in EMEA and robust desktop shipments, IDC reports. US and APAC lag slightly.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jul 2010
Intergen joins Microsoft VIP club
Microsoft

Intergen joins Microsoft VIP club

Intergen ascends to Microsoft's elite Inner Circle, celebrating top-tier success in Dynamics partnership at the Worldwide Partner Conference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jul 2010
Microsoft employed alleged Russian spy
Application Performance Monitoring

Microsoft employed alleged Russian spy

A Russian spy who infiltrated Microsoft as a software tester in Seattle has been deported. The FBI confirms he gained no sensitive information.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 15th Jul 2010
Microsoft extends XP shelf life
Microsoft

Microsoft extends XP shelf life

Microsoft vows to extend Windows XP downgrade rights, boosting support for customers transitioning to Windows 7.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jul 2010
Firefox 4 now available to download
Microsoft

Firefox 4 now available to download

Mozilla launches Firefox 4 Beta 1, inviting users to test and shape the future of the browser with frequent updates promised.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2010
Microsoft buries its Kin
Microsoft

Microsoft buries its Kin

As Apple and Google escalate their mobile rivalry, Microsoft pulls the plug on its Kin phones' global launch, consolidating efforts on Windows Phone 7.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2010
The divided peninsula

The divided peninsula

The sinking of South Korea's Cheonan warship in March, claiming 46 lives, has escalated tensions with North Korea, threatening regional stability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
Apple announces iPhone 4
Unified Communications

Apple announces iPhone 4

Apple unveils iPhone 4 at developer conference in the US; Vodafone to launch in New Zealand in the coming months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Jun 2010
Report: Value of social media missed by SMEs
Customer Experience

Report: Value of social media missed by SMEs

Small business owners are still missing opportunities to get customers through using social media, according to a new study in the US.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2010
Izon signs another distribution deal

Izon signs another distribution deal

New Zealand's Izon Science inks a deal with Chemoscience for exclusive distribution of its nanoparticle analysis systems across five Southeast Asian nations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 19th May 2010
YouTube turns five
Marketing Technologies

YouTube turns five

YouTube celebrates its fifth anniversary with over two billion daily views; Co-Founder Chad Hurley sees vast growth potential ahead for the video platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th May 2010
Apple calls out smartphone research
Apple

Apple calls out smartphone research

Company questions research that says smartphones using Google's Android OS have surpassed iPhone sales in the US.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 12th May 2010
NZ-based Izon inks US distribution deal
EduTech

NZ-based Izon inks US distribution deal

NZ's Izon Science strikes deal with US distributor BridgePath Scientific to enhance the reach of its cutting-edge nanoparticle analysis systems in America.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 7th May 2010