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Eleven telcos, consumer groups unite against UFB Bill
Posted on 11-Apr-2011 14:50 News, Broadband

In an unprecedented move, 11 of New Zealand’s major telecommunications companies and the country’s leading consumer advocate groups have united to oppose the Government’s proposed UFB Bill.

SpaceX announces launch plans for the world's most powerful rocket
Posted on 6-Apr-2011 11:24 News, Space

Falcon Heavy will generate 3.8 million pounds of thrust at liftoff. This is the equivalent to the thrust of fifteen Boeing 747s taking off at the same time.

Symantec report finds cyber threats skyrocket in volume and sophistication
Posted on 5-Apr-2011 18:39 News, Security

Targeted attacks, social networking threats, mobile device security and the proliferation of attack toolkits are top growing trends to watch in today's threat landscape.

IBM X-Force Report: 2010 marked a year of sophisticated, targeted security attacks
Posted on 1-Apr-2011 17:51 News, Security

Report is based on the intelligence gathered through research of public vulnerability disclosures, and the monitoring and analysis of more than 150,000 security events per second during every day of 2010.

HP ePrint-enabled printers first to support Google Cloud Print
Posted on 1-Apr-2011 17:32 News, SaaS

Google Cloud Print users can now print directly to any HP ePrint-enabled printer from any Google Cloud Print supported app on any computer or smart phone.

Logitech unveils mouse designed for living room
Posted on 1-Apr-2011 06:00 News, Consumer Electronics

With its hand-detection sensor, the Logitech Couch Mouse M515 is active only when you’re gripping it, saving in battery life.

Second annual Freeview awards launch to find the best of free digital TV and radio
Posted on 31-Mar-2011 16:34 News, DVB and HD

After a successful first awards season in 2010, the second annual Freeview awards have now been launched to find and champion the best elements of Freeview.

Vodafone New Zealand to bring call centre home
Posted on 31-Mar-2011 13:58 News, Mobile

Vodafone New Zealand today announced it is creating 125 local jobs by consolidating all of its contact centre operations in New Zealand.

comScore says 75% of New Zealand Internet users watch videos online
Posted on 31-Mar-2011 10:37 News, Web media

comScore, Inc. has released its latest study of online video viewing habits in New Zealand based on data from the comScore Video Metrix service, which was launched in New Zealand earlier this year.

Jade Logistics deploys Master Terminal to Italian largest port
Posted on 31-Mar-2011 10:15 News, SaaS

Jade Logistics has announced the successful implementation of its Terminal Operating System (TOS) Master Terminal at the multi-cargo terminal of Ignazio Messina & Co in Genoa, Italy.

AMEX gets onboard with BNZ anti-fraud technology
Posted on 31-Mar-2011 10:14 News, FinTech

BNZ invented and developed this world beating fraud prevention technology, called Liquid Encryption Numbers or LEN, in New Zealand and holds the global patent.

New server facility to offer New Zealand companies safe IT haven
Posted on 30-Mar-2011 15:09 News, Computing

The Waikato Innovation Park and one of its tenants, theCloud Limited, have signed an agreement to develop a purpose-built IT server facility on the campus of the Waikato Innovation Park.

Amazon introduces Amazon Cloud Drive, Amazon Cloud Player for Web, and Amazon Cloud Player for Android
Posted on 29-Mar-2011 19:04 News, SaaS

Service allows users to buy anywhere, play anywhere and keep all their music in one place. Service starts with free 5GB storage.

Summer of Tech Internship Programme expanding nationwide through NZCS
Posted on 29-Mar-2011 18:45 News, Computing

Summer of Tech is a successful student internship programme beginning life in Wellington as Summer of Code in 2006, matching students and companies and provides a series of industry-led workshops and bootcamps for those studying to work in the technology-related sector.

Freeview|HD soon to increase broadcast coverage to over 86 percent of NZ homes
Posted on 27-Mar-2011 17:05 News, DVB and HD

The extension supports the Government’s decision to switch over to digital only broadcasting by making it easier for more New Zealanders to make the change from free reception of analogue television to free reception of digital television with Freeview.

Finalists announced for 2011 NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Posted on 25-Mar-2011 13:17 News, Computing

Winners of the awards in each category will be announced at a black-tie, gala dinner to be held at the TSB Arena in Wellington on Friday 6th May 2011.

Consumer groups combine to call for Telco law changes in New Zealand
Posted on 24-Mar-2011 09:45 News, Broadband

The Chief Executives of four consumer groups have today released a joint supplementary submission to Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee, making a joint call for changes to the telecommunications legislation it is currently considering.

Amazon launches Appstore for Android
Posted on 23-Mar-2011 11:04 News, Android

A new feature called “Test Drive” will enable customers to test apps on a simulated Android phone. Customers control the app through their computer using a mouse.

Microsoft Pushes Private Cloud Computing Forward With System Center 2012
Posted on 23-Mar-2011 10:16 News, SaaS

Anderson also showed code name “Concero,” the new System Center 2012 capability that empowers department-level application managers to deploy and manage their applications on private and public cloud infrastructure while helping IT managers deliver greater flexibility and agility to their business teams.

After 19 months 2degrees counts 580,000 customers
Posted on 22-Mar-2011 17:34 News, Mobile

2degrees' rapid growth continues – one in eight New Zealanders makes the move.

Splunk 4.2 delivers new levels of operational visibility
Posted on 22-Mar-2011 17:31 News, Computing

New version adds real-time alerting, enhanced support for global deployments and improved user productivity.

Equico Eco launches, helping New Zealand schools cut costs and improve sustainability
Posted on 22-Mar-2011 17:30 News, Computing

Technology finance specialist, Equico, launched its Equico-Eco initiative at Richmond Road Primary School in Auckland today, marking the start of a campaign to improve the sustainability of New Zealand’s schools.

New website launched to raise the IT bar in New Zealand
Posted on 21-Mar-2011 19:39 News, Computing

The non-profit site which features the key factors to delivering successful projects, was developed for the IT and business community to work together to improve IT in New Zealand.

AT&T to acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom
Posted on 21-Mar-2011 09:12 News, Mobile

AT&T will pay US$39 billion for T-Mobile USA, commits to 4G LTE coverage of 95% of US population.

The Show Goes on for Armageddon Wellington!
Posted on 20-Mar-2011 15:58 News, Gaming

Armageddon Expo is set to roll into Wellington for a weekend of epic proportions on April 9th and 10th as gamers, comic and sci-fi fans, geeks, and nerds descend on the TSB Arena in Wellington for two big days of fantasy and entertainment.


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