Microsoft announces availability of Office 2010 beta
Posted on 14-Dec-2009 15:49 News, Computing
The latest social media feature to be added to the Office suite is the Outlook Social Connector, which gives users the ability to expand their reach and connect with people more quickly without having to switch programmes and changing routines.
Fly Buys launches Internet store
Posted on 11-Dec-2009 10:04 News, Web media
The largest loyalty programme in New Zealand launches its online marketplace with twelve online retailers, including some of New Zealand’s largest brands, going live on Fly Buys e-stores.
IBM to invest $80 million on new data centre in Auckland
Posted on 10-Dec-2009 09:05 News, Computing
IBM is announcing today that a long term leasing deal has been signed with developer Highbrook Development Ltd to build a world class IBM Reliability Level 3+ Data Centre in Highbrook Business Park in East Tamaki, Auckland.
Seagate introduces its first Solid State Drive: Pulsar
Posted on 9-Dec-2009 14:29 News, Computing
Designed for enterprise blade and general server applications, the Pulsar drive uses single-level cell (SLC) technology, delivers up to 200GB capacity, and is built in a 2.5-inch small form factor with a SATA interface.
Microsoft announces New Zealand finalists for 2010 Imagine Cup competition
Posted on 9-Dec-2009 10:44 News, Computing
Winning ideas included a method for delivering data via FM radio to support the One Laptop Per Child initiative, a portable, solar-powered desalination plant, and a weather index reporting and insurance scheme for farmers in impoverished countries.
Company launches small robot that connects to web and Facebook
Posted on 9-Dec-2009 02:00 News, Social media
Tiny and irresistibly cute, Pingo is the first mydeskfriend, a small robotic penguin that integrates into its owners’ Facebook account via a Facebook application that allows users to give their device its own name, profile, and personality, as well as nurture its moods and manage its daily life.
Race drivers wanted: GT Academy lands in New Zealand
Posted on 4-Dec-2009 12:28 News, Gaming
PlayStation and Nissan announce the launch of GT (Gran Turismo) Academy in New Zealand to win the ultimate racing prize, a professional racing contract in Europe.
Sony and FIFA announce the first 3D FIFA World Cup
Posted on 4-Dec-2009 11:25 News, DVB and HD
Up to 25 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa matches will be produced using Sony’s 3D professional cameras, which will provide coverage of the action that is unprecedented in depth, vividness and excitement to people around the world.
Yahoo! extends Facebook integration
Posted on 3-Dec-2009 10:45 News, Social media
People using both Yahoo! and Facebook will soon be able to share updates across both networks, creating a richer and more relevant social experience by connecting the broad range of Yahoo! content and services with their friends on Facebook.
Inaugural Auckland Christmas Tweetup
Posted on 3-Dec-2009 10:30 News, Social media
New Zealand has over 250,000 Twitter accounts with some 50,000 active users. This is a huge increase from the 10,000 - 20,000 users speculated at the start of 2009.
Gen-i launches cloud strategy and services for Australasia
Posted on 3-Dec-2009 10:29 News, SaaS
Gen-i’s cloud computing strategy delivers and integrates on premise and cloud services to provide end-to-end solutions that achieve business efficiency, flexibility, productivity, increased customer responsiveness and cost savings.
Futuristic Intel chip could reshape how computers are built
Posted on 3-Dec-2009 07:00 News, Computing
Concept chip from Intel Labs is aimed at scaling on-chip performance, communication and power consumption for decades to come. Contains the most Intel Architecture (IA) computing engines integrated on a silicon CPU chip – 48 cores – while consuming only as much electricity as two standard household light bulbs.
Dell unveils powerful mobile workstation
Posted on 2-Dec-2009 16:14 News, Notebooks
A new class of mobile workstation, available in New Zealand from 15th December, is the first to offer Intel Core I7, NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M combined in a package suited for 3D design and animation, engineering, oil and gas exploration, scientific visualization and defense professionals.
Snapper to enter Auckland market in 2010, targets Rugby World Cup for integrated ticketing
Posted on 1-Dec-2009 16:00 News, eWallet
From mid 2010 some Auckland buses will progressively begin accepting Snapper cards, and the technology can readily be extended to other public transport modes before the Rugby World Cup. This means that more than half of all Auckland commuters will be able to pay for their journey by using a Snapper card, and the company will be working to extend its coverage further.
NZCS releases IT Code of Practice for New Zealand
Posted on 1-Dec-2009 13:34 News, Computing
The New Zealand Computer Society Inc (NZCS) today announced the release of a new IT Code of Practice for those working in IT in New Zealand, an educational tool outlining acceptable and good practice for IT professionals and organisations.
AT&T and LG launch 1GHz smartphone based on Windows Mobile
Posted on 1-Dec-2009 09:22 News, Windows Phone
The 7.2 HSPA-capable smartphone from AT&T and LG packs speed and features an optional mobile projector. It is loaded with Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional to help users stay more connected with email, calendar and Microsoft Office Mobile. The phone’s projection feature allows users to display Web pages, documents, photos and videos on the go.
Lance Atkinson fined by U.S. Federal Judge in spam case
Posted on 1-Dec-2009 05:00 News, Broadband
The New Zealander identified by the United States Federal Trade Commission as the ring leader of an international spam network has been ordered to pay $US15.15 million by a US federal judge.
Announcing the Geekzone Freeview Pizza evenings 2010
Posted on 30-Nov-2009 13:19 News, DVB and HD
It is time to start planning for our Geekzone events around the country again! We welcome Freeview who will be the pizza sponsor in our Geekzone Freeview Pizza evenings 2010 events.
