Consumers stories - Page 16
Industry unites for AOC product launch...
Mon, 14th Jul 2014
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AOC unveils its new Premium Product range, including 4K monitors, at a star-studded VIP movie night in Auckland, boosting its market leadership.
Christchurch company launches online currency converter
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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christchurch
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mahifx
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london
New Zealand-based MahiFX has launched an online currency converter tool, offering real-time and historical exchange rate data.
4G: ‘Fast’ is nothing, says Amdocs
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
With the advent of 4G mobile networks, the promise of a faster pipe for the internet is likely to become reality within months for Kiwi punters.
Once more unto the breach dear friends…HP tablet v2.0
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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hp
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ipad
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microsoft
Beleaguered HP has announced its return to tablet computing with a Windows 8, Intel Atom- powered device it calls the ElitePad 900.
Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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telstraclear
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nz
Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.
Marketing in the connected world: Part 2
Wed, 5th Sep 2012
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digital signage
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
New marketing tech extends beyond hand-held devices, integrating every physical environment to engage consumers interactively through apps and AR.
Internet security: You’re still the weakest link
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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malware
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cybersecurity
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avg technologies
Bad news for careless internet users: all the software in the world probably can’t protect you if you don’t use your head.
Australian government to Apple, Microsoft: please explain
Tue, 1st May 2012
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personal computing devices
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hp
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apple
Authorities launch inquiry into why consumers and businesses pay more than those overseas for software and downloads - should we do the same here?.
Brancott estate releases world’s most curious bottle
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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smartphones
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apps
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technology gifts
Brancott Estate introduces the 'World's Most Curious Bottle' app, blending wine education with entertainment, marking a first in the NZ wine scene.
The power of true mobility
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple iphone
NZ workers increasingly turn to smartphones for business, promising boosted productivity and revamped IT models, reveals Unisys survey.
Attempted upgrade shuts down 14 govt sites - Updated
Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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government
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outage
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consumers
A number of government websites including the Companies Office and the Ministry of Consumer Affairs have suffered a major technology issue.
Tough times to drive cloud uptake
Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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nzx
Financial uncertainty could drive businesses to embrace cloud tech, says an expert, as global stock markets react to the US credit rating downgrade.
Mobiles, social media key for customer communications
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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social media
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nz
Kiwi businesses urged to leverage mobile and social media as 70% of New Zealanders now use social platforms and 36% access the internet via mobile devices.
New Zealand facing ewaste crisis
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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recycling
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e-waste
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nz
New Zealand faces an ewaste crisis with 2.2 million TVs and 1.5 million computers set to be discarded. Calls for government regulation are growing.
Under-35s prefer apps to web browsers
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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apps
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hp
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maps
Research in the US has found that smartphone apps are fast becoming the favourite way to access internet radio, maps, social networks, navigation and games.
Companies still don’t get social media
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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data analytics
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social media
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bi
Businesses are still failing to use social media properly, and many remain unconvinced of its usefulness, according to two new surveys.
Behind closed doors
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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data privacy
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us
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facebook
Behavioural Targeting (BT) revolutionises online marketing by enabling advertisers to precisely reach target audiences, but raises significant privacy concerns.
Symantec closes VeriSign deal
Tue, 10th Aug 2010
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symantec
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identity
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cloud services
Symantec has finalised its acquisition of VeriSign's identity and authentication business, forging a future of simplified and secure online interactions.
Facebook fails in customer satisfaction
Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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advertising
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social networking
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facebook
Facebook has hit rock bottom in customer satisfaction, ranking even lower than the US IRS, reveals a ForeSee Results report.
Telecommunications 8 Review July 2010 industry voices Qualcomm Its a jungle out there
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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uc
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developers
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nz
2G. 3G. 4G. Anyone who has even momentarily lingered around the world of mobile broadband knows it can be a jungle of Gs – or generations – out there.