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iTunes: 10 years on, still going strong
Apple

iTunes: 10 years on, still going strong

Apple will celebrate the anniversary of its iTunes Store next week, as it continues to lead the market in digital music downloads.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2013
New-look Orcon appoints new CEO
Unified Communications

New-look Orcon appoints new CEO

Under new ownership, the internet service provider appoints Greg McAlister as its new chief executive officer.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2013
Q&A with Greg McAlister
Unified Communications

Q&A with Greg McAlister

Following his appointment as new Orcon CEO this morning, Greg McAlister talks about the market opportunities for the privately owned business.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2013
Android App of the Week - Pinterest
Apps

Android App of the Week - Pinterest

Pinterest, the digital pin board app, is a hoarder's dream come true for collecting and organising your favourite things. Convenient and addictive.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2013
Windows 8 not all to blame for PC slump
Network Infrastructure

Windows 8 not all to blame for PC slump

Windows 8 isn't solely at fault for PC decline, says NPD Group, pointing to OEM pricing challenges in a contested market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2013
Sektor acquires rugged tablet distributor
Motion Computing

Sektor acquires rugged tablet distributor

Sektor Distributors acquires J Mills Distribution, enhancing its mobility division with rugged tablet PCs for harsh environments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2013
BlackBerry: High Z10 returns? You're having a laugh
BlackBerry

BlackBerry: High Z10 returns? You're having a laugh

BlackBerry has denied rumours that the Z10 is struggling for sales, insisting that returns are actually exceeding sales in the US.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2013
Kiwi software co has bigger ambitions
Data Protection

Kiwi software co has bigger ambitions

Technology solutions provider ramps up its efforts within the industry - driving sales in a quest to dominate niche marketplaces.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013
Sticks and stones may break Google's bones, but can bad ads hurt them?
Microsoft

Sticks and stones may break Google's bones, but can bad ads hurt them?

Microsoft intensifies advertising campaign to criticize Google's handling of personal information. Will it affect Google's dominance?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013
Crash, SPAM, Wallop
Unified Communications

Crash, SPAM, Wallop

Yahoo Xtra email users face another spam barrage, raising questions about Telecom's resolve and user trust amidst renewed Yahoo partnership.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2013
4G LTE for you and me this October
Unified Communications

4G LTE for you and me this October

Telecom New Zealand reveals it will have 4G LTE live on a large part of its Smartphone Network in Auckland by October.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2013

Stories from Other Regions

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UPDATED: ANZ fixes nationwide fault
ANZ Bank

UPDATED: ANZ fixes nationwide fault

ANZ swiftly resolves nationwide glitch, restoring services for Kiwis unable to make payments or access accounts online since this morning.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2013
Cashless Kiwis embrace digital wallets
Marketing Technologies

Cashless Kiwis embrace digital wallets

New Zealanders continue to move away from cash towards using electronic cards and internet banking, as the digital wallet replaces conventional payment methods.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2013
Samsung Galaxy S4 set for NZ debut
Apple

Samsung Galaxy S4 set for NZ debut

Kiwis to be world's first to get Samsung Galaxy S4 from April 27; available in Black Mist and White Frost at leading NZ retailers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2013
Geeks on Wheels are the real IT deal
Wireless Networks

Geeks on Wheels are the real IT deal

Geeks on Wheels bring IT support to Kiwi doorsteps, solving computer woes nationwide with their mobile tech squad.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 13th Apr 2013
Easy does it through Ezi-Mail
Apps

Easy does it through Ezi-Mail

Ezi-Mail's sixth release hits the Windows 8 Store, bringing a suite of 'Zero Inbox' features for a clutter-free email experience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013
Kiwis shop smart…with their mobiles
Marketing Technologies

Kiwis shop smart…with their mobiles

When it comes to mobile shopping and making payments from their mobile, Kiwis are amongst the best in the world.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013
Why Microsoft needs to shed their CEO, Steve Ballmer
Microsoft

Why Microsoft needs to shed their CEO, Steve Ballmer

Under Steve Ballmer's leadership, Microsoft struggles for direction, impacting stock values despite innovations like Surface.

By Alistair Ross • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2013