Maxnet rebrands as Vocus Communications
Posted on 23-Aug-2012 14:10 News, Broadband
As part of its plan to bring better internet and data centre services to New Zealand, Trans-Tasman telecommunications provider Vocus Communications Ltd has announced it is formally rebranding its recent acquisition and wholly owned subsidiary Maxnet.
Amazon AWS introduces Amazon Glacier
Posted on 22-Aug-2012 10:27 News, SaaS
A new low cost, secure, and highly durable archive storage solution with the operational simplicity of the AWS cloud.
Four Points by Sheraton survey reveals mobile device habits of business travellers
Posted on 21-Aug-2012 10:10 News, Mobile
When today’s road warriors hit the trail, they are armed with three or four mobile devices to help them stay connected to office and home. They are more inclined to carry a tablet than a laptop. And, when these business travellers communicate with home from their hotel room, they are most likely do so with a video chat.
Speakers ready to inspire at TEDxAuckland
Posted on 16-Aug-2012 09:00 News, Social media
TEDxAuckland is bringing together several of New Zealand’s most interesting minds for a full day of stimulating talks, discussions and learning this October.
Law Commission says New Zealand law must adapt to combat harmful digital communication
Posted on 15-Aug-2012 06:00 News, Web media
New Zealanders who are victims of serious personal attacks in cyber-space will have access to a specialist Communications Tribunal with the power to issue takedown orders and to reveal the identities of anonymous offenders if the Law Commission’s latest recommendations to Government are adopted.
Mobility and Virtualisation lead Symantec Symposium in New Zealand
Posted on 14-Aug-2012 12:13 News, Mobile
Brenton Smith, vice president and managing director, Pacific Region Symantec, shared Symantec’s vision across today’s biggest trends such as virtualisation, mobile, cloud, big data and security during the Symantec Symposium 2012 in Auckland.
Mobile Innovation Network Aotearoa calls for Mobile Films
Posted on 13-Aug-2012 12:27 News, Mobile
The 2nd International Mobile Innovation Screening 2012 is happening in Wellington, New Zealand in partnership with IdN and the National Film Archive during the Massey Blow Creative Art Festival.
Blizzard Entertainment leak includes access information and encrypted passwords
Posted on 10-Aug-2012 12:06 News, Gaming
Leaked information includes cryptographically scrambled versions of passwords but not the actual passwords, the answer to a personal security question, and information relating to Mobile and Dial-In Authenticators. Company can't confirm credit card information was accessed.
Lenovo announces new ThinkPad Tablet 2 for Windows 8
Posted on 10-Aug-2012 11:16 News, Windows
Suited for commuting and in field scenarios, the tablet offers virtually anywhere connectivity and productivity with 3G and 4G wireless models including a Lenovo Mobile Access mobile plan in the USA.
NASA image captures Tongariro eruption
Posted on 9-Aug-2012 11:17 News, Consumer Electronics
Late on August 6, 2012, New Zealand’s Mount Tongariro erupted for the first time in 115 years, spewing a cloud of ash over North Island, closing roads, and cancelling domestic flights. A new satellite equipped with low-light imaging technology was able to capture the event in the dark of night, just an hour after it began.
2degrees 1 million customers in three years
Posted on 7-Aug-2012 11:32 News, Mobile
New Zealand’s newest mobile provider has continued its rapid growth, winning the support of more than a million Kiwi consumers and businesses after just three years in the market.
