Island stories - Page 11
A look back at the EB Expo 2013
Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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From Friday 4th to Sunday 6th October Australian gamers descended on Sydney's Olympic park for their annual video gaming extravaganza, the EB Expo 2013.
Technology package up for grabs for Enviroschools
Wed, 11th Sep 2013
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A competition for Enviroschools that aims to raise awareness among school students of the need to recycle unwanted televisions has been launched this week.
Vodafone network survives Friday's quakes
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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Telco says network has not sustained any significant damage in the Lower North Island / Upper South Island as a result of Friday's earthquakes.
2degrees: Text before calling following earthquake
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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2degrees urges users to text before calling following an upper-6 magnitude earthquake in Cook Strait, to prevent network overload in affected regions.
Telecom networks remain unscathed following earthquake
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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In the wake of Cook Strait earthquakes, Telecom's networks stand strong, urging texts over calls to keep lines open for emergencies.
Microsoft's Warwick Grey: Nursing the skills
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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He may have abandoned a career as a psychiatric nurse, but Microsoft's partner account manager says that early job has stood him in good stead.
Capital gains as Vodafone launches 4G in Wellington
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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Vodafone ignites Wellington with the launch of 4G, bringing superfast mobile technology to New Zealand's capital.
Fibre - What does it mean for your business?
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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digital island
Imagine, an employee on average spends nine minutes every day waiting for files and websites to download. That is more than 53 hours a year!.
Novopay still bugging teachers
Wed, 17th Jul 2013
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Positive progress has been made in resolving outstanding issues with Novopay under the Remediation Plan – but the system is not out of the woods yet.
Vodafone launches 4G in Taupo
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Taupo leaps into the future with Vodafone's 4G launch, becoming the fifth NZ location to enjoy blazing-fast mobile speeds.
Apple or Android? For richer, for poorer…
Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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New study suggests owning an iPhone could signal wealth, while Android users might be less affluent. Is your phone choice revealing your salary?.
Xbox One disappointment echoes out loud
Mon, 27th May 2013
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With the mystical next-generation dust finally settling, many developers have taken to social networks to bemoan their disappointment at the Xbox One.
Review: Dead Island: Riptide
Fri, 17th May 2013
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Dead Island: Riptide dazzles with gorgeous island graphics but flounders with clunky combat and a stamina system that'll test your patience.
Vodafone's 4G hits Christchurch
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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Vodafone will preview 4G – the world's fastest mobile network technology – in Christchurch today, prior to its launch in parts of the city on 29 May.
Join the cloud rush
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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cloud services
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UK businesses race to the cloud as Digital Island reports a 65% surge in firms adopting cloud services to stay competitive.
Five essential tools you shouldn't start your workday without...
Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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Discover the five key items successful professionals like Richard Branson and Meg Whitman rely on daily to boost productivity and creativity.
Fast broadband boost for Great Barrier Island
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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Government commits to improving rural connectivity, abandoning frustrating dial-up speeds and through faster technology access.
Chatham Islands set for telco boost
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Government announces next stage of delivering significant improvements in telecommunications for the Chatham Islands.
Ultrafast Fibre adopts Oz portal
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Ultrafast Fibre partners with Australian firm DGIT, advancing NZ's broadband with a cutting-edge interface in the North Island.
Zombie complaints come in droves
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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An especially gruesome special edition has offended some people and forced an especially official apology. Special.