US stories - Page 14
Apple calls out smartphone research
Wed, 12th May 2010
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Company questions research that says smartphones using Google's Android OS have surpassed iPhone sales in the US.
NZ-based Izon inks US distribution deal
Fri, 7th May 2010
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NZ's Izon Science strikes deal with US distributor BridgePath Scientific to enhance the reach of its cutting-edge nanoparticle analysis systems in America.
Web scams leapt 22% in 09 – report
Sat, 1st May 2010
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email security
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fbi
The FBI's 2009 Internet Crime Report reveals a 22.3% surge in web scams, with total financial losses hitting USD $559.7 million.
Cracked ACTA
Sat, 1st May 2010
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piracy
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drm
Governments representing North America, Europe and Australasia remain hell-bent on pushing through ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement).
“There oughta be a law!”
Sat, 1st May 2010
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collaboration
As the internet evolves, governments in democracies are debating whether it should remain free from regulation, citing child pornography, viruses, and theft.
Another net porn distributor jailed
Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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cloud services
A Wellington man, Daniel Jess Moore, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for his role in an international child sex abuse network.
Apple dates June conference - new iPhone expected
Thu, 29th Apr 2010
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The iPhone maker's annual developers conference will kick off on June 7, where the company is expected to unveil the new iPhone.
Symantec passes consulting business to channel
Mon, 12th Apr 2010
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partners
In an effort to extend its consulting business, Symantec is shifting its consulting services strategy to work with qualified channel partners.
Apple sold 300,000 iPads on first day
Tue, 6th Apr 2010
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Apple's iPad launch day success: Over 300,000 units fly off the shelves, alongside a million apps and numerous e-books purchased.
New initiative for US internet privacy
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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apm
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software development
A think tank has been formed in the US calling for better internet user privacy in a new online civil right initiative called Digital Due Process.
Head of XT resigns
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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nz
Telecom has announced its director of mobile Paul Hamburger<br />will leave the company when his contract expires in July.
Newest ACTA leak reveals NZ's caution
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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physical security
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copyright
The latest ACTA leak shows New Zealand’s caution, opposing broader powers and ISP liabilities that the US, EU, and Japan seek to include.
Exclusive: Symantec eyes government data strategy role
Wed, 24th Mar 2010
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storage
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nz
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government
Symantec hopes to play a significant role in Australia's 15-year data centre strategy, leveraging its strong government relationships, says VP Craig Scroggie.
[UPDATE] Google redirects, China retaliates
Tue, 23rd Mar 2010
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The decision by Google to move some of its Chinese search<br />services to Hong Kong may have kept its promise that searches on Google.
Apple board member passes away at 71
Fri, 19th Mar 2010
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In tribute to Apple board member Jerome [Jerry] York, Apple's US website has been dedicated solely to his memory.
Report: US responsible for most malicious websites
Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cto
A research study has revealed that most malicious websites are hosted on US servers and not in other countries like China.
The difference between NZ and US - Zeacom
Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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contact centre
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NZ lags behind the US in customer service automation, but Zeacom's CEO believes there's time to catch up amid recession contrasts.
Telecom bites back on cable
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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network infrastructure
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southern cross cable
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nz
Telecom International CEO Matt Crockett critiqued Pacific Fibre's $900 million cable project, questioning its geographic feasibility and latency claims.
Microsoft dates Office 2010
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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Microsoft sets Office 2010 release for May 13th for businesses, consumer launch in June. Free upgrade from Office 2007 available.
Devnet eyes NZ Offisync resellers
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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retailers
Craig Deveson, CEO of Devnet, is searching for 'strategic resellers' for the Google Apps - Microsoft Office solution.