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Mobile payments about to explode in this region
Mobile payments in Asia-Pacific are expected to more than double to US$3.6b in the next five years… read more...
Well dressed software available
Lawson Software offers new assistance for fashion manufacturers or companies that have a mix of manufacturing and sourcing requirements… read more...
IT to make Eden Park a world-class stadium
ICT will play a major role in creating the ability for the RWC venue to add value to the spectator experience as well as generating new revenue streams… read more...
Infor unveils new family of applications
Infor’s new family of applications combine industry-specific functionality with rapid implementations to speed time-to-value… read more...
Start of new Google search bidding war?
A search specialist says some marked changes in the paid and natural search landscape could be ahead after he noticed a tweak in Google’s instant search results… read more...
Business infrastructure systems increasingly under political attack
A new Symantec survey reveals half of the infrastructure providers questioned have experienced politically motivated cyber attacks… read more...
The smart meter industry is about to take off in Australia
There are $200 million worth of smart grid pilot projects in operation or about to start in Australia with most focusing on the potential for smart meters and demand management… read more...
Symantec announces new SME tools
Symantec has announced two new tools aimed at helping Symantec partners generate more demand for their services… read more...
Study shows Australian online customer service not delivering
A survey has found that only five percent of Australian consumers feel that a company has exceeded their online customer service expectations… read more...
Android will surpass Apple, say most developers
A survey of US developers shows they strongly favour Android over Apple iOS and believe it’s the future… read more...
RIM unveil social platform
Research In Motion has unveiled the BlackBerry Messenger Social Platform, giving developers the tools to build applications that take advantage of the social aspects of the popular BBM service… read more...
Fast wireless mobile phone charger coming soon
In two years time, you may be able to charge your mobile phone without the need for cables… read more...
Australian Passengers get boarding passes via SMS in world first
Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar will use world first technology to introduce boarding passes via SMS and 24 hour pre-enrolment check-in as part of a major innovation investment to revolutionize air travel for Jetstar customers… read more...
Gartner says Android way ahead of predictions
The worldwide mobile operating system market will be dominated by Symbian and Android, as the two OSs will account for 59.8 percent of mobile OS sales by 2014, according to Gartner, Inc… read more...
Bank lets Australian iPhone customers transfer money without fees
As mobile payments start to flourish thanks to the growth of smartphones, ANZ has launched an iPhone app that lets its Australian customers send money to anyone with a mobile phone… read more...
DHBs slow to buy into e-Trading gateway despite savings
Ryall confirms board of Health Benefits Ltd as crown shared services organisation to explore opportunities… read more...
Infor on track to trump Oracle in the integration game
Infor may be on track to beat rival Oracle in delivering the Holy Grail of a properly integrated ERP-and-essential-business-applications suite… read more...
FlexiTime online payroll lets SMEs get on with business
A Kiwi start-up has put payroll online for small business in a similar move to that of online accounting success Xero – as well as integrating with Xero… read more...
New animal tracking standard opens door to Chinese advantage
A recent government standards announcement could mean losing another agri-tech race after kiwi’s do all the hard work… read more...
Co-creating software creates true custom fit
It’s the way of the future – developers and users working to together on a daily basis, via the web, to create software that really does fit ‘requirements’ snugly… read more...
