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Microsoft

Interview: Microsoft NTO Mark Rees

The recently appointed National Technology Officer talks software patents, Pacific Fibre, cloud computing and more.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2010

EduTech

Getting previous

Continuous advancements in technology make 'previous research' in genealogy an ever-ongoing process, offering fresh data at every moment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010

Facebook

Facebook knows where you are

Facebook's new Places feature lets you share your location and discover when friends are nearby, raising questions on privacy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2010

Global Stories

United States (US) stories

Unified Communications

Windows Phone 7 devices announced - Updated

Microsoft reveals nine Windows Phone 7 devices, launching globally this holiday with top brands and carriers, promising a unique mobile experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2010

Apple

Apple developing iPhone 5

Apple gears up to wow with an iPhone 5, setting sights on a fresh design and early next year's launch, says WSJ.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2010

Unified Communications

Samsung Galaxy S shifts 5 million

Samsung sells over five million units of Galaxy S smartphone, plans to launch in Japan. Skype now available on Android, but with issues on Galaxy S.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2010

Apple

Apple ordered to pay $US625 million

Apple faces a £450m fine after a US jury orders it to pay Mirror Worlds for infringing patents, but vows to appeal.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2010

Microsoft

Q&A: Mark Rees

Mark Rees discusses New Zealand's cloud computing challenges and the evolving IT landscape in a dynamic Q&A session with Gavin Odgen.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010

Software patents: ignore them at your peril

Shona Foster from intellectual property lawyer James and Wells explains some of the basics of software patents.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010

Health Technologies

America's Right-Wing Revival

Plans for an Islamic centre near 9/11's Ground Zero fuel America's right-wing revival amid economic woes and growing discontent with Obama.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010

Microsoft Windows

Dell unveils Windows 7 tablet - video

Dell has introduced its 10-inch Inspiron duo tablet, equipped with Windows 7 and a dual-core Atom processor, at its US developer forum.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010

YouTube

Police nab Facebook burglars

Nashua police have apprehended three men linked to a crime ring dubbed 'the Facebook burglars', who allegedly targeted a home based on a Facebook post.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010

Apple

Apple to end free iPhone 4 case offer

Apple announces the end of its free iPhone 4 case offer this September, citing the antenna issue was less widespread than thought.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Sep 2010

Business Continuity

Is business continuity becoming cloudier?

Cloud solutions offer flexibility and cost savings for business continuity, but aren't a one-size-fits-all fix. CIOs still juggle risk and budget.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010

Data Privacy

Behind closed doors

Behavioural Targeting (BT) revolutionises online marketing by enabling advertisers to precisely reach target audiences, but raises significant privacy concerns.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010

Gaming

Irrational Games announces BioShock Infinite

Ken Levine's team at Irrational Games reveals BioShock Infinite, lifting the action from Rapture to a mysterious floating city, Columbia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2010

Customer Relationship Management

SAP: No Business ByDesign until late 2011

SAP's Business ByDesign won't hit New Zealand until late 2011, citing localisation needs for HR payroll and finance modules, says spokesman.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2010

DataCentre infrastructure

SAP launches new Business ByDesign

SAP unveils feature pack 2.5 for its Business ByDesign suite, now available in six countries, and introduces three new starter packages to boost adoption.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2010