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Amazon advances the 3D printing market... or does it?
Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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Amazon dips a toe in 3D printing with a personalised product store, but will it revolutionise the market? Early signs suggest not yet.
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Slingshot opens up global content to restricted Kiwi users...
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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netflix
Slingshot unshackles leading video streaming sites, giving New Zealanders access to content that was previously restricted.
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Sky's the limit as Westcon NZ launches new cloud services
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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Westcon Group NZ launches Cloud Managed Services platform with Amazon and Symantec, set to go live on 1st September.
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The Amazon Story: Don’t worry we’ll make it up with volume
Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Amazon unveils its Fire phone, but experts question its impact on competitive shopping, amidst continuous profit challenges.
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Can the Amazon smartphone burn Apple's market share?
Fri, 20th Jun 2014
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Laced with high-end features, will this device be the cocktail to succeed in a market dominated by Apple & Co.?.
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Amazon to set world alight with Fire smartphone
Thu, 19th Jun 2014
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Amazon has unveiled its first smartphone, Fire, which features breakthrough technologies Dynamic Perspective and Firefly.
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Is cloud operator lock in an issue for enterprise ?
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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public cloud
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cloud services
As enterprises juggle multiple cloud platforms, the Cloud Ethernet Forum aims to ease interoperability, despite resistance from leading providers.
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Startup? Global company? How the cloud answers very different tech requirements
Sat, 10th May 2014
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public cloud
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From startup Parrot Analytics to global Tait Communications, both find cloud solutions like AWS key to meeting their diverse tech needs.
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Voice Control: Why Apple, Google and Microsoft need to fight back
Thu, 8th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Digital platform providers are competing to find the next big method to grab consumers' attention: voice control and monitoring.
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Microsoft challenges Amazon with mega Azure pricing cuts…
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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public cloud
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Microsoft instigates price war, slashing Azure costs by up to 65%, pledging to match Amazon on cloud service prices in a bold move.
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Android devices fuel strong tablet growth...
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Worldwide sales of tablets to end users reached 195.4 million units in 2013, a 68 percent increase on 2012, according to Gartner.
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Apple ahead of the tablet game as Samsung trails
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Apple dominates the tablet market, shipping 26 million units in Q4 2013, but faces challenges from competitors.
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Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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Apple dethrones Coca-Cola, clinching the title as the World's Most Valuable Brand, say Interbrand. A historic shift spotlighting tech's rise.
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PS4 Delay? Or just greater demand?
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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PlayStation 4 day one pre-orders face potential frustration as supply of new consoles may be very limited, leading to delayed delivery.
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Apple and Amazon find Appy ending
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Apple and Amazon have concluded their legal battle over the app store term, agreeing to dismiss ongoing lawsuits in a Californian court.
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A round up of the last year for AeroHive in NZ
Tue, 11th Jun 2013
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network infrastructure
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There has been a hive of activity within the New Zealand business of wireless vendor Aerohive over the last 12 months.
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Fronde's financials in full-flow
Mon, 27th May 2013
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ANZ tech firm Fronde posts strong growth with FY13 revenue up 25.8% to AUD $59.9m and net profit soaring by 145% to AUD $2.7m, driven by cloud expansion.
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Google's free storage triples to 15GB
Wed, 15th May 2013
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storage
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Google has announced it will triple its free storage to 15GB, combining the capacity across Google+, Drive, and Gmail, ahead of its I/O conference.
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Tablets on the slide BlackBerry? Not just yet
Tue, 7th May 2013
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BlackBerry's CEO predicts tablets will wane in 5 years, yet IDC data shows a 142.4% surge in shipments, challenging his view.
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Android App of the Week - Top Ten Aerosmith Songs
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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smartphones
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google
A new app, Aerosmith Top 10 Songs, offers fans playlists, song backgrounds, lyrics, and more—perfect for concert preparation. Download it on Google Play now.