NZOSS launches the Public Sector Remix Project
Posted on 1-Sep-2009 08:44 News, Linux
The New Zealand Open Source Society has announced the launch of the Public Sector Remix project to demonstrate the viability of free open source software on public sector desktops.
NIWA selects IBM to provide new supercomputer
Posted on 31-Aug-2009 10:09 News, Computing
The National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and IBM have announced a multi-million dollar partnership where NIWA will purchase one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers for use in environmental forecasting.
Firefox gaining ground on New Zealand Internet
Posted on 27-Aug-2009 16:28 News, Computing
The Nielsen Company says more people are using Firefox as an alternative to Internet Explorer. Surprisingly AOL Netscape is still used by a large number of Internet users in the country.
Sony introduces Reader Daily Edition with 3G
Posted on 26-Aug-2009 09:36 News, Consumer Electronics
New Sony Reader model gives users mobile access to electronic library. In portrait mode, about 30-35 lines of text are visible, making the experience very similar to that of a printed paperback book, with ink on paper text and images feeling.
HOMECAST HT9200DTR is next Freeview|HD certified DTR
Posted on 21-Aug-2009 22:53 News, DVB and HD
Set for release this September 2009, the Homecast HT9200DTR will be released with a 500 GB hard disk drive and will allow consumers to record two channels at once and watch a third channel.
Yellow releases iPhone app
Posted on 20-Aug-2009 13:59 News, Apple
The Yellow iPhone app provides location awareness via the iPhone’s built in GPS, mapping and directions functionality courtesy of Google Maps.
Sony introduces slimmer and lighter Playstation 3
Posted on 19-Aug-2009 11:42 News, Gaming
Company introduces lower price to accelerate expansion of the PlayStation 3 platform along with extensive software title line-up for upcoming Holiday season.
TomTom app for iPhone now available
Posted on 17-Aug-2009 08:40 News, GPS
Turn-by-turn navigation software, including routing with IQ Routes, now available in Apple’s App Store.
Outlook for Mac to ship with next Office 2010 for Mac version
Posted on 14-Aug-2009 15:48 News, Apple
Outlook for Mac is coming to the next version of Office for Mac and will replace Entourage, while Entourage 2008 for Mac, Web Services Edition available today will ship with new Office 2008 for Mac Business Edition.
Orcon acquires two ISPs
Posted on 14-Aug-2009 14:00 News, Broadband
Orcon has acquired Northland internet service provider iGRIN and Genesis Energy’s ISP Infogen.
