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Say goodbye to the iPod
Apple

Say goodbye to the iPod

Apple phases out click-wheel games, signalling the possible end for the iPod, once a symbol of its tech domination.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2011
Keeping up with cybercrime
Cybersecurity

Keeping up with cybercrime

Cybercrime is on the rise, impacting businesses globally with costs soaring up to $36.5m, urging a stronger focus on automated security tech.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
LinkedIn feature exposing user data
Firewalls

LinkedIn feature exposing user data

LinkedIn's latest feature exposes user profiles, including names and photos, to third-party ads by default, sparking privacy concerns. Here's how to opt out.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
Secure me: credit card fraud
Public Cloud

Secure me: credit card fraud

Credit card fraud outstrips the drug trade in profits, sparking a call for robust business security measures in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
Securing data in the cloud
Software-as-a-Service

Securing data in the cloud

The market for authentication solutions is growing, as Vince Lee, Regional Manager, Australia and New Zealand for SafeNet explains.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
BYOD: A new security paradigm
Data Loss Prevention

BYOD: A new security paradigm

BYOD presents new security challenges for customers says Jeff Arndt, Symantec director, partners and alliances, Pacific region.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
Wan Optimisation Goes Free
Silver Peak

Wan Optimisation Goes Free

Dangling a free Wan optimisation appliance is part of a wider plan for Silver Peak, the company tells The Channel.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
Fabric enhancements offer reseller boon
Virtualisation

Fabric enhancements offer reseller boon

Brocade has extended its product portfolio as the company looks to capitalise on New Zealand's 'mature' virtualisation market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
Top 5 celeb technology blunders
Marketing Technologies

Top 5 celeb technology blunders

From Bateman's queue jump to Prince calling the internet 'over', here are the top 5 celeb tech mishaps that had fans buzzing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
How to buy a Blu-Ray player
Marketing Technologies

How to buy a Blu-Ray player

Although Blu-ray players are becoming increasingly popular and beginning to replace DVDs as the player of choice.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
Finding online love
Marketing Technologies

Finding online love

In an age where screens dominate, finding love online becomes the new norm, offering hope for those tired of traditional dating avenues.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
Optimising client service
Unified Communications

Optimising client service

NZ sees a surge in Unified Communications to boost customer service ahead of the Rugby World Cup, with custom solutions leading the charge.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
Partnering through crisis
Data Protection

Partnering through crisis

A major crisis can be a time that tests relationships, but it can also be a time where the real value of IT partnerships are seen.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
Toshiba's twin tablets
Toshiba

Toshiba's twin tablets

Toshiba unveils a compact 7-inch tablet with rich features, aiming to charm those craving portable entertainment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2011
Panasonic launches 10th-gen projector
Panasonic

Panasonic launches 10th-gen projector

Panasonic has unveiled the AE7000, the world's first LCD full HD 3D home projector, featuring advanced parallax adjustment for comfortable viewing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

24 school cluster chooses Ruckus for Wi-Fi solution
Network Infrastructure

24 school cluster chooses Ruckus for Wi-Fi solution

24 schools in New Zealand's Central Otago region equip classrooms with Ruckus Wi-Fi, enhancing educational connectivity and learning opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2011
Kobo to bring eReader Touch to NZ
Kobo

Kobo to bring eReader Touch to NZ

Kobo's eReader Touch, focusing on replicating the reading experience, set to launch in NZ, challenging iPad and Kindle Fire.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2011
Amazon launches Kindle Fire
Apple

Amazon launches Kindle Fire

Amazon's Kindle Fire challenges the iPad with a price tag under half that of its competitor, despite offering fewer features.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2011