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SAP: No Business ByDesign until late 2011
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
SAP launches new Business ByDesign
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
Cloud security
Cybersecurity

Cloud security

In the digital skies, the challenge of cloud security hinges on balancing control with trust, urging a collaborative push for standards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Cloud Computing
Cloud Services

Cloud Computing

Cloud computing evolves as the go-to tech solution, promising cost savings and security, despite requiring a shift in corporate IT strategies.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Facebook fails in customer satisfaction
Marketing Technologies

Facebook fails in customer satisfaction

Facebook has hit rock bottom in customer satisfaction, ranking even lower than the US IRS, reveals a ForeSee Results report.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2010
Nokia Siemens buys Motorola wireless
Unified Communications

Nokia Siemens buys Motorola wireless

Nokia Siemens acquires Motorola's wireless division for $1.2bn, aiming to bolster global presence and enhance ties with leading operators.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2010
IDC: PC sales up 22% globally
PC Market

IDC: PC sales up 22% globally

Global PC sales surged 22.4% in Q2 2010, driven by strong growth in EMEA and robust desktop shipments, IDC reports. US and APAC lag slightly.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jul 2010
Intergen joins Microsoft VIP club
Microsoft

Intergen joins Microsoft VIP club

Intergen ascends to Microsoft's elite Inner Circle, celebrating top-tier success in Dynamics partnership at the Worldwide Partner Conference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jul 2010
Microsoft employed alleged Russian spy
Application Performance Monitoring

Microsoft employed alleged Russian spy

A Russian spy who infiltrated Microsoft as a software tester in Seattle has been deported. The FBI confirms he gained no sensitive information.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 15th Jul 2010
Microsoft extends XP shelf life
Microsoft

Microsoft extends XP shelf life

Microsoft vows to extend Windows XP downgrade rights, boosting support for customers transitioning to Windows 7.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jul 2010
Firefox 4 now available to download
Microsoft

Firefox 4 now available to download

Mozilla launches Firefox 4 Beta 1, inviting users to test and shape the future of the browser with frequent updates promised.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2010
Microsoft buries its Kin
Microsoft

Microsoft buries its Kin

As Apple and Google escalate their mobile rivalry, Microsoft pulls the plug on its Kin phones' global launch, consolidating efforts on Windows Phone 7.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2010
The divided peninsula

The divided peninsula

The sinking of South Korea's Cheonan warship in March, claiming 46 lives, has escalated tensions with North Korea, threatening regional stability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
Apple announces iPhone 4
Unified Communications

Apple announces iPhone 4

Apple unveils iPhone 4 at developer conference in the US; Vodafone to launch in New Zealand in the coming months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Jun 2010
Report: Value of social media missed by SMEs
Customer Experience

Report: Value of social media missed by SMEs

Small business owners are still missing opportunities to get customers through using social media, according to a new study in the US.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2010

Stories from Other Regions

UPDATE: TV3 plagiarises US-based PS3 commercial?
Gaming

UPDATE: TV3 plagiarises US-based PS3 commercial?

New Zealand gaming site ButtonMasher may have unearthed an attempt by local broadcaster TV3 to copy an advertising campaign most Kiwis won't have seen.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2010
Apple grows PC market share
Apple

Apple grows PC market share

Apple's market share in New Zealand exceeds 10%, standing out in global PC growth with a select few vendors achieving gains.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2010
Patently obvious?
Copyright

Patently obvious?

The fate of software patents hangs in the balance as New Zealand's Commerce Select Committee recommends scrapping their patentability, stirring global debate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010