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Microsoft sticks foot in door of Google-Yahoo Japan deal
Microsoft

Microsoft sticks foot in door of Google-Yahoo Japan deal

Microsoft challenges the Google-Yahoo Japan deal, citing harm to competition and potential market control in Japan.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
Microsoft slams Yahoo! Japan-Google deal
Microsoft

Microsoft slams Yahoo! Japan-Google deal

Microsoft criticizes Yahoo! Japan-Google deal, claiming it threatens search market competition and privacy in Japan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2010
Bogus Chrome extension hosts malware
Malware

Bogus Chrome extension hosts malware

Spammers are targeting Google Chrome users this week,<br />infecting their systems with malware through a fake browser extension.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Apr 2010
Report: YouTube draining corporate bandwidth
Yahoo

Report: YouTube draining corporate bandwidth

YouTube videos now consume 10% of corporate bandwidth, outpacing all other internet usage, reveals Network Box report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Apr 2010
Israel bans the iPad
Apple

Israel bans the iPad

Israel enforces an iPad ban over concerns its wireless signals might disrupt other devices, affecting tourists and local app developers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2010
Yahoo CTO steps down
Yahoo

Yahoo CTO steps down

After joining the company in February 2008, Chief Technology Officer Aristotle Balogh has resigned for personal reasons.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Apr 2010
Greenpeace fires data centre power warning
Microsoft

Greenpeace fires data centre power warning

Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo and Facebook have been called upon to power their data centres with renewable energy sources.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2010
New botnet makes huge impact
Yahoo

New botnet makes huge impact

A massive botnet infection affecting 75,000 systems in 2500<br />organisations around the world has been discovered by a US computer security<br />firm.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2010
A perfect storm: forces propelling the cloud
Yahoo

A perfect storm: forces propelling the cloud

In the face of mounting economic and social pressures, businesses are shifting towards cloud computing, spurred by the demand for agility and efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010
Time to Hit the Road
Smart Home

Time to Hit the Road

With bags packed and neighbours alerted, it's time to embark on your long-awaited holiday. Make the most of your escape with our curated tips and websites.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010
Offshoring call centres and empowering women
Unified Communications

Offshoring call centres and empowering women

Catriona Wallace champions offshoring at the CCiNZ conference, highlighting its empowerment of women in developing nations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2009
Time to change your password?
Firewalls

Time to change your password?

Email-based scams are the current attack of choice for phishers, and have prompted widespread warnings about being too casual with your passwords.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
The cold war in cyberspace
Marketing Technologies

The cold war in cyberspace

Growing signs of a “cyber cold war” as cyber attacks become politically motivated instead of financially motivated, says security firm McAfee.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2009
Hacked accounts commence phishing scam
Phishing

Hacked accounts commence phishing scam

The hacked accounts of Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo users are being used to send phishing spam, reports security company Websense.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Google & Yahoo slam Aussie net filter
Yahoo

Google & Yahoo slam Aussie net filter

Google and Yahoo criticise Australia's planned internet filter, warning it's overly broad and could hinder access to crucial information.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Mar 2010
'Super site' for events
Partner Programmes

'Super site' for events

The Eventfinder and NZLive sites will combine their 162,000 and 85,000 visitors per month respectively under the Eventfinder name.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
NetApp's role in Avatar
Yahoo

NetApp's role in Avatar

Avatar generates record-breaking amount of data, forcing Weta Digital to partner with NetApp for innovative storage solution.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2010
Shop with confidence
Yahoo

Shop with confidence

As online shopping grows, safeguarding yourself from scams and disappointment is crucial. Martin Cocker of NetSafe offers vital tips to shop safely online.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010