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University of Canterbury graduate plans a robotic housekeeper
Posted on 7-Jul-2013 15:32 News, Education

A University of Canterbury (UC) graduate hopes to develop a robotic housekeeper, capable of cleaning a house while the residents sleep.

Mitre 10 unveils digital strategy
Posted on 3-Jul-2013 17:13 News, Computing

Mitre 10, the country's largest home improvement retailer and builders’ merchant, has this week launched a new, user friendly multi-platform digital strategy to complement its in-store emphasis on face-to-face customer service.

InternetNZ appoints Jordan Carter as new Chief Executive
Posted on 3-Jul-2013 10:52 News, Broadband

Carter has held the Acting Chief Executive role since January 2013. His permanent appointment fills the gap left by former CE Vikram Kumar.

IDC NZ and Conferenz announce new ownership for 8th Annual CIO Summit 2014
Posted on 2-Jul-2013 15:04 News, Web media

The ownership of the annual CIO Summit and CIO Summit Awards will revert back to IDC New Zealand and Conferenz, the original owners of the Summit.

Yahoo! New Zealand notifying users about account deactivation
Posted on 2-Jul-2013 14:43 News, SaaS

New Zealand users who have not signed into their Yahoo! accounts in the past 12 months to do so before July 15 to prevent having their account deactivated.

Oracle announces general availability of Oracle Database 12c
Posted on 2-Jul-2013 09:51 News, Computing

Oracle Database 12c is a next-generation database designed to meet the needs of organisations that seek technologies to transform business and improve operational agility.

First Open Web smartphones powered by Firefox OS to launch (with video)
Posted on 2-Jul-2013 08:42 News, Firefox

Deutsche Telekom and Telefonica to release the first Firefox OS devices, the ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Fire and the ZTE Open. Individual partners will announce specifics about launches in each market soon.

Microsoft to retire TechNet Subscription service
Posted on 2-Jul-2013 08:24 News, Computing

Microsoft Corp is retiring TechNet Subscriptions, its subscription program designed to help IT Professionals prepare for critical issues and plan for future deployments by providing them with access to the latest software for evaluation purposes, in addition to beta releases, Professional Support Calls, and other technical information and tools.

Nokia to acquire Siemens' 50% stake in Nokia Siemens Networks
Posted on 1-Jul-2013 16:38 News, Mobile

The purchase price totals EUR 1.7 billion, of which EUR 1.2 billion will be paid in cash at the closing of the transaction.

Big data keynote at Microsoft TechEd New Zealand 2013
Posted on 1-Jul-2013 16:09 News, Computing

Enhancing human intelligence with big data, and strengthening human capability through technology, will be on the agenda for more than 2,000 people at Microsoft TechEd New Zealand 2013.

Open Source Developers Conference 2013 to be hosted in Auckland
Posted on 1-Jul-2013 16:00 News, Open Source

This year an Auckland based team have the rights to one of the leading community run Open Source events. Historically held in Australia OSDC covers a wide range of Open Source technologies from low level development and frameworks up to the business value of Open Source technologies.

Xero for Dummies to help clients use Xero online platform
Posted on 1-Jul-2013 13:19 News, SaaS

New book authored by experienced Xero advisor Heather Smith is designed to help users quickly maximise their investment in using Xero’s cloud accounting platform.

Microsoft Windows 8.1 Preview review
Posted on 1-Jul-2013 12:41 Reviews, Windows, by M Freitas

Our initial comments after installing the new Windows 8.1 Preview on a Microsoft Surface.

Vibe Communications customers get direct line to Amazon Web Services
Posted on 1-Jul-2013 11:35 News, SaaS

ISP Vibe Communications launches New Zealand’s first Amazon Web Services Direct Connect service.

Vodafone launches cheaper Android option for prepay users
Posted on 1-Jul-2013 08:55 News, Android

New smartphone comes bundled with prepay data SIM, one of the new Vodafone-only mobile handsets locked to the network for nine months.

Ex Computerworld Editor Sarah Putt joins IITP team
Posted on 1-Jul-2013 08:32 News, Computing

new role was focused on strengthening the IT Profession’s communications and voice, both internally and with external stakeholders.

Microsoft Windows 8.1 Preview available for download now
Posted on 27-Jun-2013 17:44 News, Windows

As part of the conference’s keynote speech, the company outlined the reach, design and economic opportunities for developers to build differentiated, touch-based apps for the Windows platform, including new developer tools and increased support.

Windows Server Hyper-V and Windows Azure platforms to support Oracle software
Posted on 25-Jun-2013 08:03 News, Computing

Customers will be able to deploy Oracle software, including Java, Oracle Database and Oracle WebLogic Server, on Windows Server Hyper-V or in Windows Azure and receive full support from Oracle.

Sol Republic, Philips Downtown, Parrot Zik headphone reviews
Posted on 21-Jun-2013 12:26 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by Headphone Reviews

We asked one of our Geekzone users to review four headphones for us and compare to his own preference. Here are the results.

School partners with anti-malware developer for funding
Posted on 21-Jun-2013 11:29 News, Computing

The Motueka Rudolf Steiner School has set up an innovative win-win-win fundraiser with an international software company to fund new resources for the school.

New Zealand game developers conference expects big audience
Posted on 20-Jun-2013 09:21 News, Gaming

Over 200 game developers from around New Zealand will descend on AUT University next Friday 28 June for The New Zealand Game Developers Conference.

Vodafone launches 4G in Queenstown ahead of Winter Festival
Posted on 20-Jun-2013 08:52 News, 4G

Queenstown is the first South Island provincial town and the third in New Zealand to have superfast access to content and information on the move.

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.


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