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Sourcefire on the prowl
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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network security
Sourcefire is seeking a New Zealand distributor to capitalise on heightened security awareness, as it reports a 40% revenue surge to USD $53.2 million in Q4.
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Quantum adds Distribution Central to ANZ partner network
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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distributors
Distribution Central boosts ANZ offering with a new deal to distribute Quantum storage solutions, marking its second significant partnership this week.
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Diablo III launch site goes live
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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digital entertainment
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Eager for Diablo III? The launch site is live, teasing new character classes each week and offering exclusive in-game sigils. Dive into the nostalgia!.
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The best things in life are free
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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apps
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dropbox
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productivity
Start-ups thrive with savvy, low-cost solutions ranging from Google Apps to LinkedIn, proving the best things truly can be cost-free.
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Four more years: iPad to maintain grip on tablet market
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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personal computing devices
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windows
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apple
Apple's iPad set to lead the tablet market for four more years, buoyed by surging sales and a vibrant app ecosystem, says Gartner.
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Instagram for Android tops 5m downloads
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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personal computing devices
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google
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apple
Instagram's Android app hits 5m downloads in under a week, becoming Google Play's second top free app as it joins the Facebook family.
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VARs offered online certification in snom tech
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Snom launches e-learning for resellers to certify in VoIP tech, enabling flexible pace study with 50 videos across 16 modules.
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App of the week: Xero
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero's mobile app transforms tedious admin tasks into quick, on-the-go actions, streamlining invoicing, receipts, and more for busy professionals.
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Cross-network traffic on the rise: Commerce Commission
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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government
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commerce commission
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telcos
Customers happier calling friends and family on competing networks thanks to last year's changes to termination rates.
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Blue Coat targets IPv6 'shadow networks'
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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blue coat
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ipv6
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volution
New appliance OS introduces visibility and control for fledgling internet protocol increasingly used as a 'back door' to the enterprise.
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Analyst advises against buying Apple
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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An analyst at BITG Research has downgraded Apple's stock to 'neutral,' citing telecoms' reluctance to continue heavy iPhone subsidies.
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WAN optimisation: what a difference a layer makes
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Revolution in WAN optimisation shifts focus from application layer to network layer, promising universal application efficiency.
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Mass Effect fans respond to Extended Cut announcement
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mass effect
BioWare announces Extended Cut DLC for Mass Effect 3, stirring mixed fan reactions over the balance between artistic integrity and player demands.
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We need to talk about the network
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Businesses of all sizes rely on networks, but as data volumes soar, even robust networks face unprecedented stress. Is your network up to the task?.
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Red Hat releases Storage 2.0 beta
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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storage
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open source
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red hat
Red Hat unveils Storage 2.0 beta, merging file and object storage on a unified platform, promising enhanced Hadoop compatibility and reliability.
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Pacific Fibre names ‘ribbon cutting’ date
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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uc
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pacific fibre
Pacific Fibre secures fifth US customer, reaching $200m in sales, setting a 'ribbon cutting' for new trans-Pacific cable in Sydney on July 16, 2014.
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Facebook to pay US$1bn for Instagram
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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instagram
Facebook has acquired Instagram for USD $1 billion, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasising learning from the app's success rather than fully integrating it.
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What's protecting your data centre?
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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data centre maintenance / management
ABB's cutting-edge power protection tech secures data centres against blackouts, surges, and data loss, setting industry standards.
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Would you donate your desktop to charity?
Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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social media
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donate your desktop
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oxfam
Kiwi group asks computer users to give up their desktops for advertisers, with proceeds going to organisations like Oxfam and the World Wildlife Fund.
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Consumers vote EA 'worst company in America'
Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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twitter
EA crowned 'Worst Company in America' in public vote, edging out Bank of America with 64% out of 250,000 votes for lack of customer respect.