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UK businesses at risk as employees download apps without consent
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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software
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management
UK businesses face a cybersecurity risk as 67% of employees download software and apps without obtaining consent.
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Mercury launches broadband and fibre packages for NZ customers
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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telco
Mercury has officially launched Mercury Broadband, giving its electricity and gas customers the ability to add fibre to their existing Mercury account.
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Opensignal report analyses and awards NZ network providers
Fri, 6th May 2022
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5g & beyond
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
The recent Opensignal Mobile Network Experience Report has revealed new findings and award recognitions for the NZ telco market.
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Square Enix launches Oceania Data Centre for Final Fantasy XIV Online
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Australian and New Zealand players of the long-running massively multiplayer online game Final Fantasy XIV Online (FFXIV) now have access to a local server.
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You can now download Te Papa’s national art collection
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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apps
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nz
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download
Te Papa has partnered with Wellington start-up Excio to offer an initial 150 images to download from the national art collection...
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Kiwi company redefines smartphone keyboards
Thu, 5th May 2016
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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apple
Kiwi start-up, MAD Applications, aims to revolutionise smartphone keyboards with its new one-handed keyboard app, Thumsta.
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1TB PS4 console coming in July
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand (SCENZ) has just announced today that a 1TB PS4 console will be coming your way next month.
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Best-selling learning app launches in NZ
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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digital entertainment
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tv
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nz
Best-selling UK TV and learning app, Hopster, launches in New Zealand for 2-6 year olds, with educational games and popular kids shows.
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Scientists Crack 1 Terabit Mobile Data Speeds
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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movies
University of Surrey has developed a mobile network that is 65,000 times faster than 4G, allowing 100 movies to download in just three seconds.
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Southern Cross welcomes video streaming demands brought by Netflix
Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
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video
Southern Cross Cable delivers a network boost, ensuring NZ can enjoy Netflix's Ultra HD streaming with 85% capacity increase.
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NZ top of the world for mobile download speeds...
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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telco
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download
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broadband
NZ claims world's top spot for mobile download speeds, with Vodafone leading at over 29Mbps, according to Ookla's May Global Net Index.
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21 out of 100 Kiwis illegally download... Do you?
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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piracy
Nearly a quarter of New Zealanders have illegally downloaded content from the internet, despite knowing they should have paid for it.
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Downloaded in 60 Seconds - Piracy prevents movie sales
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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piracy
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download
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megaupload
The closing of a major online piracy site can increase digital media sales, with the Megaupload shutdown causing such in digital sales and movie rentals.
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Lies, damned lies and an MPAA-funded ‘study’ finds Dotcom shutdown boosted film studio revenue
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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download
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megaupload
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mpaa
A Carnegie Mellon study, funded by the MPAA, claims Megaupload's shutdown spiked film studio earnings, amidst scepticism and contradictions.
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Android App of the Week - Instapaper
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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download
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instapaper
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adtech
Instapaper is the ultimate Android app to save and read web pages offline, perfect for those moments when you're on the go. Get it now for just USD $3.96!.
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Start-up sessions: itravelnz
Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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smartphones
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reviews
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nz
In a new column, IT Brief editor Angelique Jurd looks at a promising start-up that’s creating and innovating with technology.
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Download your life story (according to facebook)
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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hp
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facebook
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download
Facebook now lets users download all their data in a single zip file, offering an offline copy of posts, photos, events, and messages.
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An App a day keeps the doctor away
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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app store
Apple celebrates hitting 15 billion App Store downloads, a milestone achieved in just six months, underscoring the platform's unprecedented success.
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10 Free downloads
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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digital entertainment
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download
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websites
Revolutionise your digital space with 10 must-have free downloads, covering everything from system optimisation to media enjoyment.
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22 free downloads
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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digital entertainment
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digital music
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download
Discover 22 invaluable free downloads ranging from system optimisation tools to games, all aimed at enhancing your digital experience.