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HTC America settles FTC charges: failed to secure millions of mobile devices
Posted on 24-Feb-2013 14:08 News, Android

Company is now required to patch vulnerabilities on smartphones and tablets.

ESET introduces new two-factor authentication system
Posted on 22-Feb-2013 09:53 News, Security

Application makes use of remote end-users' mobile devices to deliver a one-time password (OTP) when they connect to company networks, providing added security to the network and the device.

Ericsson to open fibre optic cable duct production facility in Porirua
Posted on 21-Feb-2013 13:51 News, Broadband

The facility located in Todd Park, Porirua will initially service the New Zealand fibre needs as part of the Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) and Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) Network deployments, with potential to also meet demand in the Asia Pacific region.

New Zealand government confirms 4G 700MHz availability
Posted on 21-Feb-2013 13:08 News, Mobile

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has confirmed that it is the Government’s intention to allocate the digital dividend radio spectrum in the third quarter of this year.

Telstra testing LTE and adding 900 MHz to support increased mobile usage in regional areas
Posted on 20-Feb-2013 12:27 News, 3G

Telstra has unveiled a comprehensive network strategy to support Australia’s love affair with mobile technology.

Geeksphere TV: Episode 6
Posted on 20-Feb-2013 12:00 Videos, Geeksphere, by Geeksphere

In this episode Skip Parker, Bradley Borrows and Craig Brock unbox the Microsoft Surface Pro.

Telecom, Vodafone and Telstra to invest in new Auckland- Sydney cable
Posted on 19-Feb-2013 08:57 News, Broadband

Telecom, Vodafone and Telstra announced today they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to co-invest in the construction of a new submarine cable between Auckland and Sydney.

Fijians Gaining Access To Internet
Posted on 16-Feb-2013 17:28 News, Computing

Approximately 60,000 Fijians will gain access to the internet for the first time as the Fijian Government opens "Telecentres" in schools across the country.

Opera acquires Skyfire for video-optimization and smartphone monetization products
Posted on 16-Feb-2013 11:27 News, Mobile

Skyfire's Rocket Optimizer software allows mobile operators to leverage cloud computing to optimize virtually any video and other multimedia on crowded cell towers, including 3G and 4G LTE networks.

Symantec report shows January 2013 as the lowest spam-virus rate since 2009
Posted on 15-Feb-2013 15:15 News, Security

New Zealand fifth in phishing rate worldwide after the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Norway.

TomTom Rider is a portable navigation device for bike aficionados
Posted on 15-Feb-2013 09:50 News, GPS

Customised device gives bikers the freedom to choose the way they want to ride

IBM opens new delivery centre at Unitec Institute of Technology
Posted on 14-Feb-2013 12:24 News, Computing

Westpac is first IBM customer to use new centre for application development, delivery and management services.

50 Christchurch NGOs to benefit from technology initiative
Posted on 14-Feb-2013 10:19 News, Computing

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and Microsoft New Zealand today announced a joint project in Christchurch to strengthen the technology capability of 50 not-for-profit organisations – some badly affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.

Orcon Ultra-Fast Broadband in Invercargill, Wanganui, New Plymouth and Tauranga
Posted on 14-Feb-2013 09:10 News, Broadband

Residents and businesses in the Invercargill, Wanganui, New Plymouth and Tauranga areas can now access the country’s new $1.5bn ultra-fast broadband (UFB) network, thanks to internet company Orcon.

Opera gears up to 300 million users, replace web engine
Posted on 14-Feb-2013 08:24 News, Computing

The company also announced this year Opera will make a gradual transition to the WebKit engine, as well as Chromium, for most of its upcoming versions of browsers for smartphones and computers.

Telecom New Zealand to contact customers to change email password
Posted on 13-Feb-2013 18:02 News, Broadband

Telecom is initiating a password change programme to fix problems with Yahoo! Xtra customer email accounts that have been compromised by a recent cyber attack.


New Zealand Police selects Vodafone for mobile communications
Posted on 13-Feb-2013 11:44 News, Mobile

New Zealand Police has chosen Vodafone as its partner for mobile communications.

Privacy Commissioner issues guidance on selecting cloud services
Posted on 12-Feb-2013 20:53 News, SaaS

The Privacy Commissioner today released guidance material for small to medium sized businesses (SMEs), to help them protect personal information when using cloud computing.

Telecom New Zealand to review its email service
Posted on 12-Feb-2013 20:35 News, Broadband

Telecom said today it was commencing a review of email service to its broadband customers following a series of issues which have impacted negatively on the Yahoo! Xtra service over the past year

Telecom New Zealand starts 4G LTE trial
Posted on 12-Feb-2013 20:32 News, 4G

Telecom New Zealand welcomed a small group of customers in Auckland and Wellington on to its 4G LTE trials this week.

Symantec and Microsoft work together to disrupt botnet
Posted on 8-Feb-2013 13:22 News, Security

Symantec and Microsoft have joined forces to successfully tackle the Bamital botnet, which helped cyber gangs steal more than US$1.1 million annually.

SilverStripe secures government ICT contract
Posted on 7-Feb-2013 11:15 News, Computing

New Zealand government has signed up Wellington-based SilverStripe for a single web platform for government agencies.

Kordia NZ receives Microsoft Lync 2013 certification
Posted on 7-Feb-2013 10:32 News, VoIP

Kordia New Zealand is the first company in New Zealand to achieve Microsoft Lync 2013 certification for business SIP service– delivered over its OnKor WAN.

Skype goes live with direct operator billing in select markets
Posted on 6-Feb-2013 10:15 News, VoIP

New mobile payment option for Skype credit to be initially available in Russia, Canada and USA.

Oracle announces general availability of MySQL 5.6
Posted on 6-Feb-2013 09:51 News, Computing

With increased performance, scalability, reliability and manageability, MySQL 5.6 helps users meet the most demanding Web, Cloud and embedded application requirements.


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