Akamai acquires Blaze
Posted on 9-Feb-2012 07:40 News, Computing
Cloud-based frontend optimization technology expected to complement Akamai site acceleration solutions for improving the performance of customers' web sites and applications.
Intel introduces SSD 520 Series
Posted on 8-Feb-2012 17:19 News, Computing
The Intel SSD 520 delivers up to 80,000 maximum 4K random write Input-Output Operations Per Second (IOPS) and up to 50,000 4K random read IOPS to speed through every day operations.
Employment and HR trends report shows intention of increasing headcount in New Zealand
Posted on 18-Jan-2012 02:01 News, Computing
Hiring intentions in the South Island are at an eight-year high, according to the latest Hudson Report Employment and HR Trends. A net 40.1% of employers in the region intend to increase permanent staff numbers in the first quarter of 2012, which is more than double the national average.
Dell launches Ultrabook XPS 13
Posted on 11-Jan-2012 17:23 News, Computing
The edge-to-edge display is built-in on hardened Gorilla Glass; a full-size backlit keyboard with a large glass touchpad with integrated buttons and multi-gestural support; and up to eight hours battery life.
Lenovo introduces new colorful and slim IdeaPad laptops and IdeaCentre desktops
Posted on 9-Jan-2012 19:36 News, Computing
company announced a new lineup of consumer laptops and desktops at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show, providing a variety of PCs to suit different computing need, style desire and palette preference, with the debut of new colors including Peony Pink, Electric Blue and Ruby Red.
Lenovo E320 review
Posted on 20-Dec-2011 09:39 Reviews, Computing, by M Freitas
Lenovo has released a small laptop that brings in more performance than "netbooks" could provide.
New Zealand Microsoft Communities launches new online portal
Posted on 13-Dec-2011 11:34 News, Computing
New Zealand Microsoft Communities (NZ MS Communities) this week launched a fresh and improved website for its user groups to create an enhanced community atmosphere with greater interaction and ease of use.
IBM completes software research project for the Square Kilometre Array Global Telescope
Posted on 30-Nov-2011 14:50 News, Computing
Company has prototyped a new software architecture for automating data management, potentially making it easier for researchers to collect usable information from mega-scale data collection projects like the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) global telescope which aims to address unanswered questions about our universe.
Australian-based Clearview partners with Joob in mobile app
Posted on 30-Nov-2011 11:28 News, Computing
A client investment portal provides ClearView’s investment clients with secure access to their account information, transaction history and contact details online and via an iPhone application.
HP introduces single platform for mission-critical computing
Posted on 23-Nov-2011 14:22 News, Computing
Using advanced technology across a common, modular HP BladeSystem architecture, HP is developing platforms to enable clients to choose the best environment aligned to their organizations’ needs without compromise, helping ensure investment protection for the long term.
Intergen launches dedicated Business Intelligence team
Posted on 21-Nov-2011 12:57 News, Computing
The company has recently been formally accredited for its expertise in this area, achieving Microsoft Gold Competency in Business Intelligence – a certification that only 1% of partners worldwide achieve.
NZ’s Simpl wins major UK health deal
Posted on 18-Nov-2011 08:35 News, Computing
Simpl has notched up another major win in the global health market, securing a multi-million dollar contract to deliver and support a Single Community Care Record (SCCR) solution for UK National Health Service’s Torbay Care Trust.
