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Enterprise mobility future

A $20 mobile paradigm was one of the visions touted at IDC's recent Enterprise Mobility Conference, as Heather Wright discovered.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2013

Data Privacy

Key: Snowden not welcome in NZ

As rumours surface that Edward Snowden may seek refuge in New Zealand, Prime Minister John Key insists the US govt whistleblower is not welcome.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2013

Manufacturing

Lenovo opens US manufacturing line

Lenovo launches its first US PC manufacturing line in North Carolina, creating 115 new jobs and challenging the trend of overseas electronics production.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2013

Apple

Apple smacked with US import ban

Apple faces US import ban on older gadgets, potentially costing $1 billion in revenue, amid Samsung patent row.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2013

Software-as-a-Service

SLI Systems launches IPO

Christchurch IT company is to offer New Zealanders the opportunity to share in the rapid growth of online commerce.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2013

Unified Communications

Huawei seeks to allay security concerns with NZ politicians

Huawei's chief reassured NZ politicians that the tech giant poses no risk to cyber-security, despite prior US accusations. Labour MPs still voice concerns.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2013

Gaming

Debt-ridden THQ owes one million

Defunct THQ owes Codemasters over £800,000, highlighting a deep financial abyss from failed distribution deals and unresolved debts.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2013

Marketing Technologies

Google posts “strong start” to 2013

Google reports a strong start to 2013 with revenues rising 31% to USD $13.97 billion, despite slightly missing Wall Street forecasts.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2013

BlackBerry

BlackBerry: High Z10 returns? You're having a laugh

BlackBerry has denied rumours that the Z10 is struggling for sales, insisting that returns are actually exceeding sales in the US.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2013

Network Infrastructure

PC sales stall as Windows 8 struggles

PC shipments post the steepest decline on record during a single quarter, as buyers seemingly move away from Microsoft's Windows 8 PC software.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013

Gaming

Review: BioShock Infinite PC and Xbox 360

Bioshock Infinite launches us from underwater dystopia to cloud city Columbia, delivering a visually stunning, thought-provoking journey.

By Darren Price • 10 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2013

Gaming

Review: BioShock Infinite (PC/Xbox 360)

Bioshock Infinite elevates gaming with its leap from underwater dystopia to a cloud-cloaked utopia, blending stunning visuals and a gripping tale.

By Darren Price • 10 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2013

Hacking

Cyber-security: U.S. tells China to buck up

U.S. demands China tackle intolerable cyber theft, amid escalating cyber-warfare tensions and refuted truce offers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2013

Cloud Services

ShoreTel closing in on major NZ customer deal

ShoreTel nears a significant deal in NZ, introducing a 'partner hosted model' to blend cloud services with its unified communications tech.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2013

Fintech

Google executive joins Xero

Fresh from becoming New Zealand's latest billion dollar company, Xero has announced the appointment of Stuart McLean as it's new chief revenue officer.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2013