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The new economy: Wiki your product development
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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outsourcing
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accounting systems
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digital banking
Fancy outsourcing product development because it’s difficult and expensive? Here’s a crazy idea: get your customers to do it for you. For free.
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All hail the subscription-based business model
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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google
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amazon
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emc
Vendors opt for subscription models, from Office to Amazon, ditching upfront payments for monthly dues, transforming business-client relationships.
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Android App of the Week - Simple MP3 Downloader
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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apps
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radio
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legal
Now, I’ve had this app for a while to avoid any scary detection notifications from my internet provider for downloading music for free off the net.
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China chins US over hacking accusations
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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us
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cyber attacks
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banking
China refutes US hacking claims, deeming accusations by Mandiant as scientifically flawed amid a heated cyber espionage row.
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Outlook good for post-Hotmail Microsoft
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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outlook
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hotmail
Microsoft's Outlook.com amasses over 1.5 million users in under 12 hours, set to replace Hotmail and become the fastest growing email service.
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Police raid Microsoft whistle-blower
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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gaming
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technology gifts
One of the rumour mill’s hardest workers was raided by the police yesterday, at what appears to be the wishes of Microsoft.
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Skype upgrade approaching for Messenger customers
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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voip
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contact centre
Starting April 8, Messenger users will begin the transition to Skype, with Microsoft promising a seamless migration of contacts and services.
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Mobile magic helps Trade Me beat IPO outlook
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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Online marketplace expands its mobile offering, accounting for over one-third of overall visits.
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PS4 plays on nostalgia with video launch
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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gaming
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technology gifts
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sony
Sony teases PS4 reveal with nostalgic videos, hinting at tomorrow's major event in New York. A trip down memory lane or the dawn of a new era?.
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New cable blows govt arguments away - Labour
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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government
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telco
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labour
The new undersea cable between Auckland and Sydney proves that a second cable is necessary to increase competition.
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Bioshock creator opens up about new release
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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gaming
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technology gifts
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bioshock
Ken Levine discusses tackling violence, racism, and religion in Bioshock Infinite, asserting game narratives evolve naturally from storytelling.
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Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP systems at risk
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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windows
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dimension data
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internet explorer
Urgent patch released for Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP after vulnerabilities found, could let hackers take control, says Dimension Data.
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See-through smartphone vision to become reality
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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smartphones
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apple
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monitors
Polytron Technologies is unveiling a see-through smartphone later this year, set to redefine mobile tech with its transparent OLED display.
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Telco trio unite to improve ANZ connectivity
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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telco
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telstra
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ndi
Telecom, Vodafone, and Telstra announce a collaborative venture to boost ANZ connectivity by constructing a new submarine cable.
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Safety first: Change those passwords
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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contact centre
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unisys
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telco
In wake of the Yahoo Xtra breach, experts call for NZ users to urgently refresh passwords, amid fears of widespread ID thefts.
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Samsung's Galaxy S III Mini hits NZ
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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smartphones
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apple
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monitors
Compact version of company's flagship smartphone to hit Kiwi stores later this month, but can we afford another gadget?.
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Google begins search for retail stores
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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apple
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technology gifts
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google
Reliable source claims search engine is in the early stages of building stand-alone retail stores across the U.S.
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Frequent Facebook hacks no big deal
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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malware
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cloud services
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cybersecurity
Social networking site dismisses notions of data breaches following 'sophisticated attack' last month.
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Keep calm and carry on? Or switch internet provider?
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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contact centre
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telco
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yahoo xtra
Yahoo Xtra attack worse than first feared, with around 60,000 passwords cancelled by Telecom in a desperate bid to halt the breach.
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Consumers say NO to internet tracking
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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telco
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ovum
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ndi
Digital consumers around the world are starting to tire of their personal data being collected across the internet.
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Police porno pretenders preying on porn public
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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police
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users
Porn site users, cue embarrassing red cheeks among the male Kiwi community, are under risk from scammers impersonating New Zealand Police.
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Donate Your Desktop for charity
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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donate your desktop
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city mission
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partners
Kiwi desk spaces turn charitable with Donate Your Desktop, changing wallpaper for donations.
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City quartet receives UFB upgrade
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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broadband
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ufb
Orcon launches UFB in four additional cities across New Zealand, allowing access to the country's new $1.5bn network.
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On the ball Orcon in Facebook putdown
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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facebook
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orcon
Orcon dazzles with witty Facebook retort amidst minor connection hiccup, proving even technical glitches can have a humorous side.