AVG Technologies launches AVG CloudCare in Australia and New Zealand
Posted on 20-Jun-2013 08:42 News, Security
Company introduces free cloud-based security and IT management platform, with services that make it simpler and more cost-effective for resellers to manage and protect their small and medium business (SMB) customers.
Investor Rowan Simpson backs Timely
Posted on 19-Jun-2013 14:36 News, SaaS
Simpson, who brings a wealth of experience with fast growing businesses, including Trade Me, Xero and Vend, will also work closely with the business as an advisor.
Orcon Genius Go app set home lines free
Posted on 19-Jun-2013 14:26 News, Broadband
Orcon Genius Go is New Zealand’s first ISP developed smartphone app to fully integrate landlines and smartphones and enables Orcon customers to make full use of their Genius home phone bundles.
Geeksphere TV: Episode 23.1
Posted on 19-Jun-2013 11:45 Videos, Geeksphere, by Geeksphere
In this special episode Brad, Craig and Skip look in depth at the two big reveals at E3 2013: Xbox One and Sony Playstation 4. They look at the two launch events, games revealed the devices and the controversy surrounding these launches.
Geeksphere TV: Episode 22.1
Posted on 19-Jun-2013 11:44 Videos, Geeksphere, by Geeksphere
In this episode Brad Borrows, Craig Brock and Skip Parker discuss Prism and the impact for New Zealanders, Virtuix Omni and of course the awesome keynote from Apple at WWDC 2013.
Wellington City Council taps Snapper for contactless payment for parking (with video)
Posted on 18-Jun-2013 12:00 News, NFC
Wellington is the only city in the country where you can pay for your parking with a contactless card, and also one of the first places in the world where you can pay with your smartphonne if you have a 2degrees Touch2Pay smartphone with Snapper Mobile.
Kiwi company introduces physics-based puzzles for iOS devices
Posted on 18-Jun-2013 11:38 News, Gaming
Casual gamers of all ages will love Kiwi company Pixelchemy’s debut offering, the entertaining and addictive Vender Mender, featuring incredible cartoon graphics, amazing physics puzzles and a cute main character in the form of ‘Raz the Raccoon’.
Chinese Supercomputer Tianhe-2 world's #1 system
Posted on 18-Jun-2013 09:59 News, Computing
Tianhe-2, a supercomputer developed by China’s National University of Defense Technology, is the world’s new No. 1 system with a performance of 33.86 petaflop/s on the Linpack benchmark, according to the 41st edition of the twice-yearlyTOP500 list of the world’s most powerful supercomputers.
Tender issued for Tasman Global Access cable construction
Posted on 13-Jun-2013 09:51 News, Broadband
The three telecommunications companies that intend to co-invest in a new submarine cable between New Zealand and Australia have issued a tender for the 2,300 undersea cable’s construction.