Stories by Mike
Microsoft reports first quarterly loss in 26 years
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Microsoft marks first quarter loss in 26 years, not from weak performance but due to a one-off $6.2bn write-down from a 2007 buy.
Optimation deal to drive Google cloud in NZ
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Optimation partners with Barbador to boost Google Cloud services in NZ, aiming to transform IT usage among local businesses.
Steve Sinofsky sets Windows 8 release date
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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Microsoft locks in 26 October for Windows 8 launch, promises upgrades and new PCs alongside Surface tablets, says Windows division chief.
Apple forced to admit Samsung didn't copy iPad
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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A UK judge has ordered Apple to post notices on its website and in British newspapers stating Samsung didn't copy the iPad, a blow to Apple's legal battles.
Orcon throws down gauntlet with free fibre deal
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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State-owned ISP offers consumers, schools and businesses UFB internet for $0 per month - so what's the catch?.
Huawei NZ flying high
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Huawei NZ's profits soar, defying scrutiny. Revenue jumps to $79.6m, with contracts boosting its footprint in NZ's telecom sector.
New Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is pregnant
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Marissa Mayer takes over as Yahoo CEO while revealing she's 6 months pregnant, showcasing the board's modern approach to leadership.
Yahoo names Google's Marissa Mayer as new CEO
Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Marissa Mayer, formerly of Google, takes the helm as Yahoo's new CEO, marking the company's third leadership change in a year.
Smaller, cheaper iPad coming this year: NYT
Tue, 17th Jul 2012
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Apple preps for tablet wars with a smaller, more affordable iPad, eagerly eyeing Amazon and Google's market share, reveals the NYT.
Expo invites SMBs to weigh up supply partners
Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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Auckland's myBix Expo in October offers a rare chance for Kiwi SMBs to compare supply partners and snag top deals in a one-stop event.
Telecom's Olympic Galaxy S III incentive
Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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London travel package worth $40,000 on offer for buyers of new Samsung smartphone. How does it compare with Vodafone's offer?.
Web Drive to gain 9300 domains in Hosting Direct deal
Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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Web Drive's Open Host to acquire 9,300 domains and 4,000 hosting customers from Hosting Direct, as HD shifts its focus to data centre and ISP connectivity.
Yahoo hacked in security 'wake-up call'
Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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Yahoo Voices hit by major hack, exposing over 400,000 passwords in a stark 'wake-up call' for the tech giant's security measures.
2degrees ranks highest in retail survey
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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2degrees wins customers' hearts in a retail survey, scoring near-perfect in satisfaction and beating Telecom and Vodafone in service and value.
TelstraClear sale: what the CEOs say
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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Russell Stanners and Allan Freeth talk up companies' complementary qualities; so what does acting Telecom boss Chris Quin have to say?.
Telecom on target for CDMA shut-down
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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Telecom readies for CDMA network shutdown on July 31, urging users to switch to XT or risk losing services and possibly their numbers.
Vodafone buys TelstraClear for $840 million
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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Sale includes TelstraClear's voice and data-based services, its network infrastructure, and its kiwi customer base.
Skinny Mobile boss departs
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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Skinny Mobile's chief, Paul O'Shannessey exits just before Telecom's major network shift, leaving the brand's future uncertain.
Check out Google's Jellybean sculpture
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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Google adds a jellybean Android sculpture at its HQ, heralding the Jellybean OS release before the I/O conference.
Shoppers, parents and thieves: who should know about Bitdefender 2013
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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Bitdefender 2013 launches with advanced Anti-Theft, Parental Control and Safepay features, enhancing security for users and challenging thieves.