Multicore World conference back for a second time in Wellington
Posted on 12-Dec-2012 13:57 News, Computing
The conference will discuss cutting edge technologies already under development, in which multicore machines are capable of incredible tasks as long as the software is written to take advantage of their capabilities.
Study reveal Big Data gap and growth trend from now to 2020
Posted on 12-Dec-2012 11:25 News, Computing
New IDC Digital Universe study, “Big Data, Bigger Digital Shadows, and Biggest Growth in the Far East” (sponsored by EMC) finds that only a tiny fraction of the world’s Big Data potential is being realised, though the amount of useful data is expanding.
Xero launches features for US users
Posted on 11-Dec-2012 10:52 News, SaaS
Online accounting company has announced a set of new features including 1099 and GAAP compliance additions for the U.S. market.
BNZ, Vodafone and TelstraClear in long term contract
Posted on 11-Dec-2012 09:56 News, FinTech
A contract signed on Friday between Andrew Thorburn, BNZ’s Managing Director and Chief Executive, and Russell Stanners, Vodafone Chief Executive, will see the relationship between the companies reach 16 years.
Telecom to start 4G LTE trial
Posted on 6-Dec-2012 13:42 News, 4G
The Auckland trial will take place in parts of the North Shore on the 2600MHz spectrum and will be conducted by Huawei Technologies. Alcatel-Lucent will run the trial in the Lower Hutt area of Wellington, also on the 2600MHz spectrum.
Igloo review
Posted on 6-Dec-2012 09:24 Reviews, DVB and HD, by M Freitas
Igloo launched in New Zealand after months of speculation. But what is it and how does it work? Most importantly, is it for you?
Yahoo!7 to power the new flybuys Australia Toolbar
Posted on 5-Dec-2012 11:14 News, Computing
The flybuys toolbar, which is a first loyalty toolbar launch for Australia, mirrors similar successful Yahoo! toolbars in the UK. It will be rolled out to flybuy members over the coming weeks.
Telstra to boost cloud services with four new data centres in Australia
Posted on 4-Dec-2012 08:27 News, Computing
Telstra has expanded its leading cloud computing services with the establishment of four new data centres in Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory to cater for the evolving needs of its business, enterprise and government customers.
Gen-i to invest in new Wellington and Auckland data centres
Posted on 3-Dec-2012 16:44 News, Computing
Gen-i has announced the company will build new greenfield data centres in Wellington and Auckland. This follows Gen-i’s recent investment in a new Christchurch data centre, currently being developed in partnership with Christchurch International Airport.
Fujifilm XF1 review
Posted on 3-Dec-2012 16:05 Reviews, Consumer Electronics, by M Freitas
If you are looking for a light camera with lots of resources and stylish, the Fujifilm XF1 is in store for you.
Auckland Council appoints TelstraClear to standardise its call centres
Posted on 3-Dec-2012 15:52 News, General
Council engaged TelstraClear as part of a wider programme of work to continue to unify its core systems and business processes. This wider programme of work will make Council more efficient; saving ratepayers $50.1 million, over the next 10-year period.
Edward Minnel wins Kordia IT Superhero Award
Posted on 3-Dec-2012 13:49 News, Computing
Edward Minnell may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound but to Wanganui primary school students and teachers he really is a true Superhero.
Opus selects Symantec for endpoint security
Posted on 3-Dec-2012 10:57 News, Security
Global infrastructure consultancy Opus International Consultants has rolled out Symantec Endpoint Protection to almost 3,000 endpoints around the world.
‘Big Data’ opens new-look National Library
Posted on 1-Dec-2012 08:24 News, General
A suitably immense subject is the opening public programme for the newly refurbished National Library building on Wellington’s Molesworth Street.
