Stories by Staff - Page 347

Healthy rise in Vodafone profit
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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Vodafone sees a 25% profit surge to $151.5m amid market challenges, yet forecasts a dip due to lowered Mobile Termination Rates.

SAP aims to mobilise HR
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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SAP unveils mobile apps for on-the-go HR management, transforming how businesses engage with HR processes and bolstering workplace flexibility.

Acronis adds syncing to backup products
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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Acronis revolutionises backup with sync feature in True Image Home 2012, aiming to simplify digital life and shake up the market.

Gen-i wins govt Apple contract - Updated
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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Gen-i secures a coveted spot as one of two suppliers for Apple tech to NZ government agencies, broadening access to iPads and more.

Game review: Madden NFL 12
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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Madden NFL 12: A game that teases with intricate NFL simulations and in-depth franchise modes, but tests patience with lengthy menus and loading times.

Sharing is caring for start-ups
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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Small businesses are flocking to shared workspaces, a cost-effective move fostering networking and collaboration, says Wall Street Journal.

Payroll in the cloud
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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cloud services
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payroll systems
Wellington's SmartPayroll hits $2 billion in transactions, revolutionising SMB payroll management with cloud-based solutions, 24/7.

Speed and security from Netgear UTM appliance
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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wireless networks
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wifi
Netgear's new ProSecure UTM9S combines high-speed VDSL internet with robust security for SMBs, offering unprecedented control over internet access.

2degrees' $2.24 billion gift
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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2degrees shakes up NZ market, contributing $2.2B to the economy and breaking the Telecom-Vodafone grip, according to Venture Consulting.

Chance to train with former Gen-i CTO
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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Former Gen-i CTO Damien Toman leads ICT training seminars across the North Island, sharing insights on cloud computing, virtualisation, and more.

¼ million Kindle Fires ordered
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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Amazon's Kindle Fire ignites the market with 250,000 pre-orders in 5 days, challenging the iPad with basics at a lower price.

US telco bets the farm on the iPhone
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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Ahead of Apple's big reveal, Sprint invests US$20bn in 30.5m iPhones, betting it will rival AT&T and Verizon in the US telco market.

Ubisoft to launch I Am Alive this quarter
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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Ubisoft's long-awaited I Am Alive game set for a Winter launch, promising a unique take on post-apocalyptic survival.

Game review: Dead Island
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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Dead Island game review: A sun-kissed yet zombie-infested getaway, blending horror and paradise on Banoi Island. An enthralling yet buggy adventure.

Say goodbye to the iPod
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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Apple phases out click-wheel games, signalling the possible end for the iPod, once a symbol of its tech domination.

Apple rejects Samsung offer
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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Apple dismisses Samsung's settlement offer in the Australian court, prolonging the global patent dispute over tablet technology.

Aggressive channel promos keep printer sales up
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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analyst report
Despite economic hurdles, aggressive channel promotions push ANZ printer sales to a 10% year-on-year rise in Q2 2011.

Case study: Accounting in paradise
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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financial systems
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accounting systems
In Queenstown Park Hotel, cutting-edge QuickBooks software revolutionises accounting, blending luxury with efficiency for staff and guests.

Homegrown success
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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endace
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Endace, largely unknown in New Zealand, eyes domestic growth and urges Kiwi firms to embrace local innovation and leverage homegrown expertise.

Cybercrime: A global calamity
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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The changing cybercrime landscape means secure web gateways are increasingly important, says Jeremy Hulse, vice president, sales Asia Pacific for M86.