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Stories by Donovan - Page 6

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HP dives (back) into tablet fray – with Android
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
HP eyes a comeback in the tablet market, adopting Android in a bid to stay relevant amid soaring sales and shifting computing preferences.
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Mud wrestling: Microsoft targets Gmail
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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google
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Microsoft, that paragon of virtue which has always put customer interests first, has the old Googler square in its sights.
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You think you cooler than me: Apple or Samsung?
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
Now that you have the annoying Mike Posner song in your head, try turning your thoughts to the Samsung versus Apple battle for coolness.
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Cops choose Apple on Vodafone
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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uc
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telco
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police
NZ Police to deploy Apple iPhones and iPads to 6000 members in a tech overhaul aimed at increasing efficiency on the frontline.
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Celebrity FAIL: Alicia, er, Keys, tweets from her…iPhone
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Alicia Keys, BlackBerry's 100% exclusive advocate, caught tweeting from an iPhone, sparking debate on brand loyalty and honesty.
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Microsoft Office 365 delivers for on-the-move environmental services company
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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case study
Microsoft Office 365 revolutionises operations for Scrub Growers, ensuring seamless data sharing across locations.
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Accusation: Exchange rate excuse for tech price gouging
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
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hardware
Aussie and NZ tech consumers face price gouging, not just from vendors but at distribution level, insider claims.
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Schmidt-house of Google stock sold
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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google
Eric Schmidt sells half his Google shares, sparking debate on motives behind the move - is it strategic diversification or a sign of concern?.
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Spam, spam, spam and Valentine’s Day
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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symantec
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spam
Ah, holidays. They inevitably mean you get spammed with malware and we get spammed with press releases from antivirus companies.
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Going nowhere slowly: Alcatel-Lucent-Nokia-Siemens-Networks
Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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nsn
As rumours of a potential hookup of Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia Siemens Networks emerge, analyst group Ovum has wasted no time pooh-poohing the move.
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Facebook page punches out SBW
Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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facebook
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kiwi
A new Facebook page satirises Sonny Bill Williams as Boxing's Champion of Match Fixing after his controversial win over Botha.
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Updated and confirmed : Des Ling to join Exeed
Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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exeed
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distributors
After initially pulling TechDay’s leg, saying ‘no’, Exeed MD Justin Tye has confirmed that Desmond Ling is to join his company from Ingram Micro in Sydney.
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Microsoft Office 365 reduces cost, boosts flexibility for Wellington consultants
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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Integral Group Director, Frank Aldridge, discusses how Microsoft Office 365 has helped The Integral Group gain mobility and save costs.
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Nobody wants the Surface RT, will we care about the Pro?
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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surface
Oh dear. We’ve held the position that Microsoft is making a big gamble with its barge into the tablet market...
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Breaking: Des Ling to join Exeed?
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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exeed
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ingram micro
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distributors
Des Ling set to pivot from Ingram Micro Australia to Exeed New Zealand, stirring the tech market. Ling's departure fuels anticipation.
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The double-edged sword of more secure government. Mate.
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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government
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acc
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winz
Govt's tighter security measures: a safeguard or a veil over politics' inner workings? A look at the balance act.
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Microsoft Office 365: Yeah, that’s pretty neat
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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windows 8
Microsoft dazzles with Office 365, offering vast features and cloud convenience at a fraction of the boxed suite's cost.
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Can, er, Alicia Keys restore BlackBerry to profitability?
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
Alicia Keys aims to revive BlackBerry's fortunes as its new Global Creative Director, banking on star power to challenge tech giants.
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CIO? You need to get radical, dude
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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itsm
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palm
CIOs urged to shake up IT service management with tools that are not just practical but fun, says ServiceNow's Fred Luddy.
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The futility of RIANZ
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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rianz
RIANZ's £250k battle yields a mere £600 fine, highlighting the failure of its outdated business model in the digital age. Time for change.