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Better late than never... Xtra security warning
Unified Communications

Better late than never... Xtra security warning

Telecom finally rolls out a password change program for Yahoo Xtra accounts compromised in a recent cyber attack, affecting about 5% of users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2013
Celebrity FAIL: Alicia, er, Keys, tweets from her…iPhone
Apple

Celebrity FAIL: Alicia, er, Keys, tweets from her…iPhone

Alicia Keys, BlackBerry's 100% exclusive advocate, caught tweeting from an iPhone, sparking debate on brand loyalty and honesty.

By Donovan Jackson • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2013
Microsoft Office 365 delivers for on-the-move environmental services company
Microsoft

Microsoft Office 365 delivers for on-the-move environmental services company

Microsoft Office 365 revolutionises operations for Scrub Growers, ensuring seamless data sharing across locations.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2013
Will Telco review provide certainty to consumers?
Unified Communications

Will Telco review provide certainty to consumers?

Government announces two scheduled reviews of regulatory framework for telecommunications services are to begin immediately, but what will they find?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2013
Microsoft Office 365 reduces cost, boosts flexibility for Wellington consultants
Microsoft

Microsoft Office 365 reduces cost, boosts flexibility for Wellington consultants

Integral Group Director, Frank Aldridge, discusses how Microsoft Office 365 has helped The Integral Group gain mobility and save costs.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2013
Chorus gets reprieve as govt holds price regulation
Unified Communications

Chorus gets reprieve as govt holds price regulation

Telecommunications network operator Chorus has been given some breathing space over price regulation of its ageing copper lines.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2013
iAm Phillip Lupke - Apple's new best friend
Apple

iAm Phillip Lupke - Apple's new best friend

Phillip Lupke becomes Apple's latest icon by downloading iTunes' 25 billionth song, earning a €10,000 gift card in a historic moment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2013
Can, er, Alicia Keys restore BlackBerry to profitability?
BlackBerry

Can, er, Alicia Keys restore BlackBerry to profitability?

Alicia Keys aims to revive BlackBerry's fortunes as its new Global Creative Director, banking on star power to challenge tech giants.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2013
GTA V release date revealed
Gaming

GTA V release date revealed

After months of waiting we finally have a release date for Grand Theft Auto V, unfortunately it means we now have even more months of waiting.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2013
Telecom extends $75 broadband plan
Unified Communications

Telecom extends $75 broadband plan

Telecom extends its popular $75 Home Phone and Broadband deal, doubling data to 30GB until 2024, catering to surging online demands.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2013
Twitter gives fired marketeers 15 minutes of fame
Social Media

Twitter gives fired marketeers 15 minutes of fame

Today we awaken to the news that a wit (or wits) in the marketing department of UK retailer HMV live tweeted their ignominious exit from the company.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2013
Review: Samsung ATIV Smart PC
Gaming

Review: Samsung ATIV Smart PC

Samsung's ATIV Smart PC blurs the line between tablet and laptop but falls short on performance, earning a 2/5 rating.

By Courtney Sit • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2013
Review: Samsung Galaxy Camera
Gaming

Review: Samsung Galaxy Camera

As a free-lance photographer myself, the chance to test out the new Samsung Galaxy Camera was a welcome offering.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2013

Stories from Other Regions

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BNZ launches game-changing banking aimed at youth
Fintech

BNZ launches game-changing banking aimed at youth

BNZ unveils YouMoney, a groundbreaking, customisable banking experience for the youth, setting a new standard in personalised banking.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2013
JB Hi-Fi sees first-half NZ sales fall 6%
Productivity

JB Hi-Fi sees first-half NZ sales fall 6%

New Zealand sales fell 6 percent in the first half from a year-earlier result boosted by the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2013
Tough trading sees Panasonic NZ withdraw from retailer group
Customers

Tough trading sees Panasonic NZ withdraw from retailer group

Panasonic New Zealand exits NARTA NZ as of April 1 due to tough trading, aiming to strengthen direct sales relationships with key retailers instead.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2013
Copper lines regulation pits fibre investors against consumers
Chorus

Copper lines regulation pits fibre investors against consumers

The Commerce Commission's draft on copper line pricing sets investors against consumers, stirring a debate on fibre vs copper broadband access.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2013
Mini wait for iPad shipping
Apple

Mini wait for iPad shipping

iPad mini shipment times improve in the US, dropping to 1-3 days, while Europe sees a modest decrease to 3-5 days despite global demand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2013