Most powerful supercomputer in the world powered by six-core AMD Opteron processor
Posted on 17-Nov-2009 19:15 News, Computing
This mission-critical Cray XT5 system at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) was recently upgraded from quad- to six-Core AMD Opteron processors and delivers 2.3 petaflop/s theoretical peak performance and 1.75 petaflop/s performance on the Linpack benchmark.
InternetNZ announces formation of New Zealand IPv6 Task Force
Posted on 16-Nov-2009 16:12 News, Broadband
New Zealand is poised to accelerate implementation of the next generation Internet protocol, IPv6, with the formation of the New Zealand IPv6 Task Force, aligned with the global IPv6 Forum. The work of the Task Force will be driven by impending exhaustion of existing IPv4 addressing and the associated risk and additional cost that this is expected to impose.
Social networking and movies come alive on Xbox 360
Posted on 16-Nov-2009 15:51 News, Gaming
Facebook, Twitter and Xbox Movies on Demand on Xbox LIVE set to launch on 17th November. The new Movies on Demandon Xbox LIVE offers a continually evolving catalogue of movies that can be purchased with Microsoft Points.
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 available worldwide now
Posted on 16-Nov-2009 10:08 News, Computing
At the Microsoft TechEd Europe 2009 conference in Germany it was announced that the Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 is now available worldwide. The Exchange Server 2010 is part of a generation of solutions designed for increased business productivity and cost savings in a challenging economic environment.
Dell confirms entrance into smartphone segment with Dell Mini 3
Posted on 14-Nov-2009 08:37 News, Android
Company will launch smartphones based on Android operating system with China Mobile and Claro named first to sell Dell Mini 3 smart phones. China Mobile serves more than 500 million subscribers and Claro is part of the largest mobile phone network in the Americas, America Movil.
2degrees laying complaint with Advertising Standards Authority over Telecom ads
Posted on 13-Nov-2009 11:26 News, Mobile
2degrees Mobile has written to Telecom requiring it to withdraw from circulation its newly issued Telecom Discover Brochure Nov/Dec 2009 and Telecom Discover Prepaid Brochure Nov/Dec 2009. The company considers certain claims made in the Brochures to be misleading and deceptive, and in breach of both the Fair Trading Act 1986 and Codes published by the Advertising Standards Authority.
Dell introduces small desktop with HD-capable graphics
Posted on 13-Nov-2009 08:56 News, Computing
Starting at US$229, the Inspiron Zino HD includes standard HD-capable integrated graphics, HDMI output and built-in networking that make it smart for typical home and student computing activities such as word processing, e-mail, organizing photos and music, and surfing the Internet.
HP to acquire 3Com for US$2.7 Billion
Posted on 12-Nov-2009 10:27 News, Computing
This combination will support HP’s next-generation data center strategy built on the convergence of servers, storage, networking, management, facilities and services.
AVG Internet Security Download and discount code
Posted on 11-Nov-2009 17:05 News, Security
AVG Internet Security offers anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, anti-rootkit and firewall technologies in a single software package designed to protect your PC against malware and other malicious activities on the Internet.
Run The Red develop Pick a Path interactive story technology
Posted on 7-Nov-2009 09:14 News, Mobile
TVNZ On Demand "Reservoir Hill" is a web-only drama about issues faced by teenagers - and the audience get to choose what happens next on each episode by interacting with the show via SMS and Internet using technology developed locally by Run The Red.
Renaissance appointed as Adobe Gold Channel Partner
Posted on 5-Nov-2009 16:06 News, Consumer Electronics
As an Adobe Gold Partner Renaissance will gain access to additional resources and support from Adobe specialists, which it says will provide a wide range of benefits to all users of Adobe software in New Zealand.
2degrees Mobile broadens network with 3G Spectrum
Posted on 5-Nov-2009 09:58 News, Mobile
Third New Zealand mobile operator set to release 3G mobile services throughout 2010. 3G services will be available wherever 2degrees coverage is available and roaming agreement with Vodafone to be extended.
PayPal opens its global payments platform
Posted on 4-Nov-2009 09:29 News, Web media
A key component of PayPal X will be the mobile payment software development kit (SDK), which makes it easier for developers to integrate PayPal into mobile applications to buy physical goods. With just a few lines of code, developers can add a checkout button to accept mobile payments without having to worry about collecting any financial information.
SugarSync launches Small Business Edition
Posted on 4-Nov-2009 09:00 News, SaaS
SugarSync for Business delivers new management tools and group plans, enabling small businesses to sync multiple devices, share and collaborate, and backup files to the cloud.
