Leading cloud service providers around the globe bet on Microsoft
Posted on 13-Dec-2013 16:06 News, SaaS
Organizations within the Cloud OS Network cover more than 90 active markets around the world, serve more than 3 million customers every day and operate over 2.4 million servers in more than 425 datacenters.
Google Translate now understands Te Reo Maori
Posted on 12-Dec-2013 15:08 News, Computing
After months of hard work, a team of Maori-speaking volunteers helped translate thousands of words and phrases so Maori language speakers and students could search and explore webpages online.
Spotify now offers free option on mobile and tablet
Posted on 12-Dec-2013 10:29 News, Entertainment
Service offers free music on mobile and tablet, expands to 55 markets. Also announces plans to offer the entire Led Zeppelin Swan Song/Atlantic catalog through online strreaming.
New Zealand broadband industry agrees Broadband Product Disclosure Code
Posted on 12-Dec-2013 09:20 News, Broadband
The Broadband Product Disclosure Code requires TCF members to provide information about fixed line residential broadband plans in a comparable and consistent format enabling consumers to easily compare broadband offers in the market.
Viber Launches "Viber Out" Worldwide
Posted on 10-Dec-2013 21:00 News, Mobile
Viber announced today the release of Viber 4.1 for Android and iPhone which includes the full global launch of Viber Out, a new feature that allows users to make low-cost calls to any mobile or landline phone number.
UN Handbook goes digital and mobile
Posted on 10-Dec-2013 09:41 News, Consumer Electronics
Mobile solutions company PaperKite has stamped its mark on the smartphones and tablets of world leaders, with its UN Handbook App.
The team is fresh from launching the App in New York and from meeting with Prime Minister John Key.
New Zealand mobile operators work together to stop phone theft
Posted on 9-Dec-2013 15:06 News, Mobile
The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) has today launched a blacklisting system for lost or stolen mobile devices which Police say will help prevent crime by making mobiles less attractive to thieves.
Westpac launches crowdsourcing challenge in UK
Posted on 4-Dec-2013 19:02 News, FinTech
The Westpac Global App Challenge – UK is offering developers and designers based in the United Kingdom (UK) the opportunity of a trip to New Zealand as part of a NZD$100,000 "Kiwis love Geeks" crowdsourcing competition for mobile and web banking apps.
Key security incidents that shaped 2013
Posted on 4-Dec-2013 18:52 News, Security
Some of the key security findings of the past year have raised questions about the way we use the Internet and the types of risks we face.
Air New Zealand expands mobile and online technology
Posted on 4-Dec-2013 08:57 News, Mobile
Air New Zealand customers travelling on the airline's services, both domestic and international, can now check in using their smartphones, tablets and online.
Telecom New Zealand sees record UFB sales in November
Posted on 3-Dec-2013 10:23 News, Blog
Telecom's rollout of Ultra Fibre services on the ultra fast broadband (UFB) network is gaining momentum, with record sales achieved in the past two months.
University of Waikato to open a Cyber Security Lab
Posted on 2-Dec-2013 12:41 News, Education
New Zealand's first cyber security lab will be opened at the University of Waikato on Tuesday, coinciding with the launch of a new qualification, the Master of Cyber Security degree.
Vodafone disappointed with Chorus decision to suspend scheduled Dialogue Briefing
Posted on 28-Nov-2013 10:41 News, Broadband
Last month, Chorus announced an industry consultation on a proposed new range of Ultra-fast Broadband (UFB) products, giving Retail Service Providers (RSPs) the opportunity to offer faster speeds and better value over fibre. But the process is now postponed.
N4L managed network live with first school
Posted on 27-Nov-2013 09:11 News, Education
Today Massey Primary is the first school to go live with a connection to Network for Learning’s (N4L) managed network, with staff and students now exploring new ways of learning thanks to their new fast, safe and predictable fibre internet connection.
