Altaro VM Backup Hyper-V review
Posted on 2-Nov-2020 17:43 Reviews, Computing, by M Freitas
For many years I have been using Altaro VM Backup and it is now about time to write about it. This is one of the tools I rely on as part of my day-to-day operation, helping manage backup operations on this server.
Spark awards funding to Kiwi businesses in 5G funding initiative
Posted on 30-Oct-2020 14:58 News, 5G
Today Spark has announced the four Kiwi businesses who will receive a share of $625,000 to bring some of New Zealand's first 5G-powered ideas to life, thanks to the inaugural Spark 5G Starter Fund initiative.
Fitbit Inspire 2 review
Posted on 27-Oct-2020 16:44 Reviews, Health, by M Freitas
We look at the company's new health tracker device, the Fitbit Inspire 2.
Southland-based IT specialist providing virtual services worldwide
Posted on 27-Oct-2020 15:55 News, SaaS
In a sector that has been calling out for the last decade or more for skilled, well-trained staff, Prodigi Technology Services founder Dan Faulknor has found a niche that enables more New Zealand businesses to access highly specialised IT skills.
NASA discovers water on sunlit surface of Moon
Posted on 27-Oct-2020 08:30 News, Computing
NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has confirmed, for the first time, water on the sunlit surface of the Moon. This discovery indicates that water may be distributed across the lunar surface, and not limited to cold, shadowed places.
Nokia selected by NASA to build first ever cellular network on the Moon
Posted on 21-Oct-2020 08:34 News, 4G
The network will provide critical communication capabilities for many different data transmission applications, including vital command and control functions, remote control of lunar rovers, real-time navigation and streaming of high definition video. These communication applications are all vital to long-term human presence on the lunar surface.
Google Nest WiFi review
Posted on 19-Oct-2020 14:59 Reviews, Broadband, by M Freitas
The avalanche of new smartphones, tablets, laptops and assorted "smart devices" (including but not limited to TVs, speakers, lights, fridge, coffee machine, heat pump, blinds, washing machines and the list can go on and on) in our homes require, pretty much all of them, Internet access. This is done mostly through wireless connections - after all who wants to spend time with ugly cables running around the house, not enough ports and poor management?
Synology unveils DS1621+
Posted on 17-Oct-2020 20:12 News, Computing
Synology Inc. has introduced the next generation 6-bay DiskStation NAS, the DS1621+, designed for high-performance data storage and management.
Dropbox adopts Virtual First working policy
Posted on 17-Oct-2020 19:47 News, Web media
Dropbox has announced a new Virtual First working policy, where remote work is the primary experience for Dropboxers globally. This policy goes a step further than what other companies are doing which is more of a 'hybrid-remote' approach, one where employees choose whether or not to work out of the office.
Spark turns on 5G in Auckland
Posted on 14-Oct-2020 09:29 News, 5G
Spark turned on 5G in downtown Auckland today and has partnered with Auckland Transport (AT) to showcase some of the latest in IoT (Internet of Things) technology.
Farmside hits 10,000 RBI customers
Posted on 7-Oct-2020 15:32 News, Broadband
This follows a spike of Kiwis connecting to internet services during COVID-19, when Farmside hit a record 15,000 customers overall, including satellite, fixed line and fibre broadband customers.
