Yahoo! to Acquire Tumblr
Posted on 21-May-2013 08:18 News, Web media
Yahoo! Inc. and Tumblr announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement for Yahoo! to acquire Tumblr and "promise not to screw it up".
BlackBerry BBM goes multiplatform: iOS and Android versions
Posted on 15-May-2013 11:28 News, BlackBerry
BlackBerry has announced plans to make its mobile social network, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), available to iOS and Android users this summer, with support planned for iOS6, and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher.
Konica Minolta to bring smart document management system to New Zealand
Posted on 13-May-2013 16:49 News, Computing
DocRecord, a fully electronic advanced document and content management system that has proven a hit with companies in Europe, Canada and the United States, is set to land in the New Zealand market, through a partnership with Konica Minolta.
Wynyard Group signals IPO and NZX-listing to fuel growth
Posted on 13-May-2013 10:50 News, Security
Wynyard Group is considering raising capital by an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and a listing on the NZX Main Board to accelerate its international growth strategy and meet the growing demand for its solutions.
New ShoreTel Dock transforms iPad and iPhone into desk phone
Posted on 13-May-2013 09:06 News, VoIP
ShoreTel is introducing the ShoreTel Dock, the industry’s first business-grade docking station that transforms iPhones and iPads into desk phones when paired with ShoreTel Mobility, fusing the convenience of mobile devices with the power of a business communications system.
MasterCard to power Nigerian Identity Card Program
Posted on 9-May-2013 11:19 News, FinTech
The Nigerian National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and MasterCard have announced at the World Economic Forum on Africa the roll-out of 13 million MasterCard-branded National Identity Smart Cards with electronic payment capability as a pilot program.
Viber releases Desktop Version (with video)
Posted on 8-May-2013 08:36 News, VoIP
Viber has released Viber Desktop for PC and Mac, seamlessly integrating with existing mobile versions of the app and provide the same super-simple setup process that uses your phone number as your ID.
Adobe shifts focus to cloud tools
Posted on 7-May-2013 07:57 News, Web media
Company says new product innovation to be delivered exclusively through Adobe Creative Cloud. Adobe Creative Suite will no longer get new features.
McAfee to acquire Stonesoft
Posted on 6-May-2013 20:33 News, Security
McAfee has announced plans to initiate a conditional tender offer for the acquisition of Stonesoft Oyj , a company designing next-generation network firewall products. The transaction is valued at approximately US$389 million in cash.
Intel appoints Brian Krzanich next CEO
Posted on 3-May-2013 09:52 News, Computing
Intel Corporation announced today that the board of directors has unanimously elected Brian Krzanich as its next chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Paul Otellini. Krzanich will assume his new role at the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting on May 16.
Yelp lands in New Zealand
Posted on 2-May-2013 01:00 News, Social media
Kiwi consumers are set to benefit from the arrival of a rapidly growing online review site which will help shoppers identify the most popular New Zealand businesses.
