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Skype 5.6 for Android rolled out to users
Unified Communications

Skype 5.6 for Android rolled out to users

Skype's new 5.6 update for Android enhances chat visibility, online statuses, and brings a sleek interface to users.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2015
Toshiba reveals new Windows 10 optimised laptops
Storage

Toshiba reveals new Windows 10 optimised laptops

Toshiba's new Satellite S Series laptops include features built for Windows 10, the latest performance technologies, and new 4K Ultra HD screen option.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
Skype for Web beta available worldwide
Unified Communications

Skype for Web beta available worldwide

Skype for Web is an important step for Skype as it moves towards implementing the technology to make Real-Time Communications on the web a reality.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2015
Microsoft WiFi: coming soon?
Unified Communications

Microsoft WiFi: coming soon?

Microsoft is developing a new WiFi service called Microsoft WiFi with the aim of offering hassle-free internet access worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
Kim Dotcom releases MegaChat, says it will kill Skype
Unified Communications

Kim Dotcom releases MegaChat, says it will kill Skype

Kim Dotcom heralds the arrival of MegaChat, a browser-based encrypted video chat, poising it as a Skype Killer with over 500k calls already made.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
Polycom predicts the future of the NZ workplace in 2015
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Polycom predicts the future of the NZ workplace in 2015

Polycom reveals key tech trends for NZ's 2015 workplace, predicting a shift to more collaborative, efficient environments driven by advanced mobile tech.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2015
Kiwi businesses can now use Lync and Skype for video calling
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Kiwi businesses can now use Lync and Skype for video calling

Kiwi businesses set to benefit as Microsoft enables Skype and Lync video calling, bridging the gap between everyday users and enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014
Skype for Business to advance business communication
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Skype for Business to advance business communication

Microsoft to launch Skype for Business, melding Skype's ease with Lync's enterprise prowess, poised to revolutionize business communication in 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2014
Microsoft breaks language barrier with Skype demo
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Microsoft breaks language barrier with Skype demo

In a few simple exchanges, the Skype Translator app threatens to quite literally change the world we live in and how we interact with one another.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014
Japanese and NZ students to become virtual buddies
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Japanese and NZ students to become virtual buddies

NZ and Japanese students swap cultures via NEC's virtual buddy scheme, fostering global connections and cross-cultural friendships.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2014
Skype update won't 'negatively affect' Android battery life
Gaming

Skype update won't 'negatively affect' Android battery life

Skype's new Android update pledges all-day app usage without draining your battery, addressing previous performance issues.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2014
Microsoft NZ: Windows 8.1 reaches over 130,000 apps
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Microsoft NZ: Windows 8.1 reaches over 130,000 apps

Microsoft NZ cheers as Windows 8.1's app store hits 130,000+ apps, highlighting the OS's growing popularity and new features.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
Lexel Lync Online adds real value to Propertex
Unified Communications

Lexel Lync Online adds real value to Propertex

Lexel Lync Online is the perfect solution for SMBs in New Zealand, offering a cloud-based unified communications and telephony solution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2013
Microsoft celebrates 10 years of Skype...
Unified Communications

Microsoft celebrates 10 years of Skype...

Microsoft marks Skype's 10th anniversary, celebrating 1.4 trillion minutes of global conversations since 2003.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2013

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Inmarsat boosts Skype offerings with Quicklink
Unified Communications

Inmarsat boosts Skype offerings with Quicklink

Inmarsat has announced the Quicklink TX solution has been certified and approved under the Inmarsat Certified Applications (CAP) programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
How to make money using cloud from traditional on premise companies
Storage

How to make money using cloud from traditional on premise companies

Cloud services offer companies agility and resellers lucrative opportunities, as 80% of enterprises are expected to adopt it by 2028.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
Microsoft NZ: 'Windows 8.1 is Windows 8 made better'
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Microsoft NZ: 'Windows 8.1 is Windows 8 made better'

That's the view of Dean Edwards, Microsoft New Zealand's Surface Manager, who believes Windows 8.1 represents a new era for the software giant.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2013
Google creates HelpOuts
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Google creates HelpOuts

Google's new 'HelpOuts' service in beta lets small businesses and Fortune 500s offer paid expertise through video sessions similar to Hangouts.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2013