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Africa stories - Page 53

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Ubuntu joins the touchy, feely Linux shouting match
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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The thot just plickened where mobile technology is concerned, as Ubuntu shows off (yet another) Linux for the handset up in Barcelona.
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Renaissance appoints new CFO
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Renaissance names Donovan Smith as new CFO, effective immediately, boasting over 15 years of finance experience across various industries.
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Magnificent seven for ExaGrid sales
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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Company posts seventh consecutive record sales year during 2012, fueled by growing demand for scalable disk backup.
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Top 10 telecom trends for 2013
Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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Informa Telecoms & Media predicts another tough year for year for telecoms operators but OTT players will not have it all their own way either.
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Top 10 overused professional buzzwords 2012
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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As 2013 nears, LinkedIn reveals creative and motivated remain top overused buzzwords among its now 187 million global members.
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Android App of the Week - Tune In Radio
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Tune In Radio: The app unlocking global music channels, offering a varied palette for every listener, from '90s Alternative to Top 40.
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iPhone 5 heading to South Korea
Tue, 4th Dec 2012
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Apple plans to release new smartphone into Samsung's backyard this friday, as well as 50 other countries in December.
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Kiwis help decide Internet's future
Thu, 29th Nov 2012
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Five New Zealand delegates to help deliberate the first revision of the International Telecommunications Regulations in 24 years.
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ARANZ Geo celebrates new Christchurch HQ
Mon, 26th Nov 2012
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ARANZ Geo launches its new Christchurch HQ, marking a milestone in its recovery from the earthquakes that rocked the city over two years ago.
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Gangnam Style smashes Bieber's YouTube record
Mon, 26th Nov 2012
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Korean star Psy's Gangnam Style has become YouTube's most viewed video, overtaking Justin Bieber's Baby with 805 million views to Bieber's 804 million.
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Products Peak worldwide with Dell EqualLogic
Thu, 15th Nov 2012
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network infrastructure
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Global firms increasingly use Silver Peak with Dell EqualLogic for faster data replication, boosting disaster recovery while cutting costs.
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Free stuff! From, er, Dotcom: Don’t believe everything you read
Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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Kim Dotcom, everybody’s favourite internet tycoon, is making all the sorts of noises that the public at large like to hear.
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Symantec reports record revenue
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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Symantec achieves a record NZ$2.1 billion revenue in Q2 2013, reflecting solid growth ambitions and strong sector performance.
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CA extends NZ coverage with senior channel hire
Tue, 11th Sep 2012
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CA Technologies hires Lourens Strydom as new Channel Account director in New Zealand to strengthen channel relationships.
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Olympics used as bait for online attacks
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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Hackers use Olympics as a weapon for online fraud, with fake YouTube websites helping spammers take advantage.
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Cyber crime as big as the drugs trade
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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Cybercrime’s global impact now matches drug trafficking, costing USD $388bn annually with over a million victims daily. Emerging markets most affected.
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Informatica hires experience for ANZ channel role
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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Informatica says Franco Flore’s global expertise in channel management will help ‘support the channel and foster growth’ across the region.
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Westcon takes F5 relationship global
Wed, 25th Jul 2012
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Westcon becomes F5 Networks' first global distribution partner, promising to enhance security engagement and address worldwide market opportunities.
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Impressions: Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Fri, 18th May 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Much has been made of the near-future tech on display in this, the franchise's fourth official instalment; so how does it stack up?.
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Manas Kumar: optimising leadership
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Manas Kumar, CEO of Optimizer, is interviewed about the Kiwi company he launched and the role that the international sector plays in his business.