http://computerworld.co.nz/ New Zealand's IT Information Source sarah.putt@computerworld.co.nz (Sarah Putt) Karl@ffxbusinessgroup.co.nz (Karl Martin) http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/wellington-gears-up-for-digital-earth-summit http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/wellington-gears-up-for-digital-earth-summit Summit to look at ways of digitally representing world-wide environmental issues Thu, 17 May 2012 09:03:07 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/technology/microsoft-anti-bloatware-service-to-apply-to-windows-8-pcs-too http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/technology/microsoft-anti-bloatware-service-to-apply-to-windows-8-pcs-too A Microsoft in-store program that scrubs "bloatware" from Windows PCs will also be offered when Windows 8 machines reach the market later this year, a company representative said. Thu, 17 May 2012 08:01:53 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/technology/juniper-to-license-radware-tech-for-data-center http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/technology/juniper-to-license-radware-tech-for-data-center Juniper Networks is negotiating a deal with Radware to license application delivery controller technology from the company, according to investment firm Oppenheimer & Co. Thu, 17 May 2012 08:01:33 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/samsung-is-the-big-daddy-of-android-phones http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/samsung-is-the-big-daddy-of-android-phones Samsung has become the clear leader in sales of Android smartphones as Gartner today reported that it accounted for 40% of worldwide Android sales in the first quarter of 2012. Thu, 17 May 2012 07:01:41 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/t-mobile-cuts-900-jobs-in-restructuring http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/t-mobile-cuts-900-jobs-in-restructuring T-Mobile USA will cut 900 jobs in a restructuring on top of a 1,900-job reduction at its call centers that was announced in March. Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:54 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/security/ico-website-hit-by-ddos-attack http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/security/ico-website-hit-by-ddos-attack The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website has been taken offline following a suspected distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:57:41 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/london-school-of-economics-replaces-siemens-with-cloud-based-comms http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/london-school-of-economics-replaces-siemens-with-cloud-based-comms The London School of Economics has signed a deal with InTechnology to replace its current on-premise communications tools, provided by Siemens, with a new cloud-based solution. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:57:22 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/bt-and-talktalk-fail-ofcom-mystery-shopper-broadband-tests http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/bt-and-talktalk-fail-ofcom-mystery-shopper-broadband-tests Communications regulator Ofcom has revealed that BT and TalkTalk are failing to comply with its Broadband Code of Practice by not voluntarily providing speed estimates to consumers often enough. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:57:02 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/comcom-investigation-prompted-by-competitors-sky-tv http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/comcom-investigation-prompted-by-competitors-sky-tv Update 3.30pm: Reaction from TelstraClear, Vodafone, Telecom, Mediaworks and Quickflix Wed, 16 May 2012 15:39:07 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/new-email-delays-different-issue-now-fixed-telecom http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/new-email-delays-different-issue-now-fixed-telecom Telecom has another issue with email delivery, but its different to last week's, says spokesperson Wed, 16 May 2012 15:15:04 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/certus-solutions-achieves-top-ranking-from-spi-research http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/certus-solutions-achieves-top-ranking-from-spi-research IBM solutions and services company ranked in top five percent according to Service Performance Insight Research Wed, 16 May 2012 13:50:49 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/small-fortune-in-the-phones-we-throw-away http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/small-fortune-in-the-phones-we-throw-away NZ recycling company paying $1.50 for old Nokia models Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:30 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/android-users-targeted-by-premium-rate-sms-malware http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/android-users-targeted-by-premium-rate-sms-malware Russian cybercriminals have started distributing a wave of premium rate malware from rogue marketplaces, including one example disguised as an Android Flash Player Wed, 16 May 2012 09:59:50 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/eu-to-remain-vigilant-on-microsofts-browser-commitments http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/eu-to-remain-vigilant-on-microsofts-browser-commitments Move follows Mozilla complaining its Firefox browser is being excluded from Windows RT Wed, 16 May 2012 09:57:27 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/security/a-secure-byod-policy-at-mastercard-priceless http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/security/a-secure-byod-policy-at-mastercard-priceless More than a year into its bring-your-own-device program, MasterCard Worldwide continuously assesses the security technology and policies that allow 30 percent of its employees worldwide to use their personal iPhones, iPads and Android devices at work. Wed, 16 May 2012 09:55:46 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/no-tablet-comes-close-to-touching-ipad-reports-isuppli http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/no-tablet-comes-close-to-touching-ipad-reports-isuppli After a brief dip in late 2011, the Apple iPad has firmly reasserted its position as the dominant player in the tablet market. Wed, 16 May 2012 09:55:02 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/rumour-of-iphone-5-will-mean-poor-q3-for-apple http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/rumour-of-iphone-5-will-mean-poor-q3-for-apple iPhone sales predicted to decline in run up to anticipated iPhone 5 launch in October Wed, 16 May 2012 09:54:36 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/appsbar-gives-small-businesses-a-simple-and-free-template-for-app-building http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/appsbar-gives-small-businesses-a-simple-and-free-template-for-app-building If you've ever wanted to build a mobile app for your small business but have been intimidated by the cost of hiring developers, Appsbar has a proposition for you. Wed, 16 May 2012 09:54:17 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/angry-birds-tops-companies-app-blacklist http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/angry-birds-tops-companies-app-blacklist It seems that your boss doesn't want you to launch digital birds at evil green pigs during office hours Wed, 16 May 2012 09:50:33 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/comcom-to-investigate-sky-tv-contracts-with-telcos http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/comcom-to-investigate-sky-tv-contracts-with-telcos Chair Mark Berry says Igloo investigation highlighted potential difficulties for new entrants in pay TV market Wed, 16 May 2012 09:41:47 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/technology/microsoft-to-charge-15-for-windows-8-upgrade-deal http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/technology/microsoft-to-charge-15-for-windows-8-upgrade-deal Microsoft plans to charge users who buy a new Windows 7 PC US$14.99 for an upgrade to Windows 8. The upgrade program is expected to kick off alongside the delivery of Windows 8 Release Preview in June. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:38:40 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/tech-managers-arent-doing-a-good-job-developing-it-talent-survey http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/tech-managers-arent-doing-a-good-job-developing-it-talent-survey Tech managers need to do a better job developing talent, IT pros say. There's too much judgment and not enough instruction, according to new poll data from Dice.com. Wed, 16 May 2012 07:54:01 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/verizon-lte-expansion-continues-with-28-more-cities http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/verizon-lte-expansion-continues-with-28-more-cities Verizon Wireless will add 28 more cities to its nationwide LTE network on Thursday, bringing the total to 258 markets. Wed, 16 May 2012 05:54:54 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/technology/intel-looks-to-cover-bases-with-new-server-chips http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/technology/intel-looks-to-cover-bases-with-new-server-chips Intel announced three major expansions of its Xeon server processor line this week, adding lower-priced Sandy Bridge options for the two- and four-socket market and the Ivy Bridge architecture to workstation-class devices. Wed, 16 May 2012 04:54:44 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/security/forrester-outlines-5-rising-5-declining-security-technologies http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/security/forrester-outlines-5-rising-5-declining-security-technologies Security technologies rise and fall in popularity, and Forrester Research in its TechRadar report puts its bets on five it thinks are in a growth mode and five it thinks are dying away. Do you agree or disagree? Let us know. Wed, 16 May 2012 04:54:34 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/security/intel-incorporates-security-management-into-core-vpro-processors http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/security/intel-incorporates-security-management-into-core-vpro-processors Intel today described management and security capabilities that will be part of its new Intel Core vPro processor family used in PCs, tablets, laptops and intelligent systems. Wed, 16 May 2012 02:53:55 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/technology/new-engine-to-power-xangatis-performance-monitoring-product http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/technology/new-engine-to-power-xangatis-performance-monitoring-product The latest version of Cupertino-based Xangati's virtual dashboard product will boast a new performance management engine and the ability to work with eight instances of VMware vCenter, instead of just one. Wed, 16 May 2012 02:53:50 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/technology/new-ddr4-memory-to-boost-tablet-server-performance http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/technology/new-ddr4-memory-to-boost-tablet-server-performance Although the standard for DDR4 memory won't be finalized until summer, several companies are already preparing to ship modules that will boost performance in data centers and on consumer devices Tue, 15 May 2012 22:51:14 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/o2-signs-managed-services-deal-with-huawei-amid-poor-european-results http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/o2-signs-managed-services-deal-with-huawei-amid-poor-european-results Telefonica UK, better known as O2, has signed a five-year managed services deal with China-based services provider Huawei, after it released a poor set of quarterly results last week. Tue, 15 May 2012 19:50:21 +1200 http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/apple-dominates-other-smartphone-vendors-in-consumer-satisfaction http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/telecommunications/apple-dominates-other-smartphone-vendors-in-consumer-satisfaction The latest American Customer Satisfaction Index has found, not surprisingly, that people really like their iPhones. Tue, 15 May 2012 16:48:56 +1200