METI stories - Page 122

Portal 2 delayed until 2011
Thu, 10th Jun 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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valve
First is was the official Portal 2 event at E3; now Valve has confirmed that Portal 2 itself has been delayed until an unspecified date in 2011.

Upgrade your business
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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onenet
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productivity
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analyst report
Businesses harnessing tech see major gains; analysts say it's key to saving time and money, boosting growth. Dive into how it works on page 28.

Game review: ALAN WAKE
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Remedy Entertainment's eerie psychological thriller, Alan Wake, masterfully blends horror inspirations to immerse players in a gripping battle against darkness.

E3 IN LOS ANGELES - WHAT TO EXPECT
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Anticipate game-changing reveals at E3 in Los Angeles, from Jun 15-17, with big names like Microsoft and Sony set to dazzle with tech and titles.

Consumables: just the ticket
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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printing
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ict
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mps
ICT dealers often miss out on lucrative printer consumables revenue, leaving it to specialists. Managed print services (MPS), however, are bridging the gap.

RIGHT ON TRACK
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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agritech
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gps
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hi-tech awards
TracMap, NZ's agricultural GPS leader, boosts farm productivity by dominating its sector and showing significant export growth.

Take care, NZ, or you’ll get hacked
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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banking
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telcos
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meti
New Zealanders are only fooling themselves if they think our geographic isolation and small population make us less attractive to cybercriminals.

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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physical security
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law
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intellectual property
Navigating the maze of bringing an idea to market involves sharing information. Here's how confidentiality agreements can protect your intellectual property.

Red Dead Redemption Social Club features unveiled
Thu, 13th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Rockstar unveils exclusive Social Club features for Red Dead Redemption, including unique challenges, stats, and multiplayer events.

Separation unsustainable - Telecom CEO
Fri, 7th May 2010
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chorus
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copper network
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regulation
Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds has hit out at the operational separation<br />undertakings which he says has already cost the company $249 million.

Rethink urged on telco regulation
Tue, 4th May 2010
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digital entertainment
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google
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chorus
Richard Hooper, former Ofcom deputy chair, challenges NZ’s telco regulation approach; advises harmony among agencies and advocates for dark fibre access.

Game review: Yakuza 3
Sat, 1st May 2010
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Yakuza 3 is a little-known title that was released in Japan well over a year ago now, but it's finally seen a Western release.

Web scams leapt 22% in 09 – report
Sat, 1st May 2010
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email security
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scams
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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.

How I avoid high mobile charges - TUANZ Chair
Tue, 27th Apr 2010
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uc
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government
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commerce commission
TUANZ Chair Pat O'Connell shares savvy strategies to dodge high mobile charges, turning to WiFi and local phones over costly data roaming.

Aussie online shopping site comes to NZ
Tue, 6th Apr 2010
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kiwi
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savings
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retail
Australia's online shopping juggernaut, CatchoftheDay, launches in New Zealand, giving local manufacturers a platform to clear stock within 24 hours.

The $1.5 billion question
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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uc
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chorus
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telco
NZ commits to a £1.5 billion Ultra Fast Broadband network, boosting access for 75% of homes, schools and workplaces within 10 years.

A little goes a long way
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Trimming unnecessary expenses and shopping around for service plans can significantly cut costs and boost savings.

Runaway: A Twist of Fate
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
'Runaway: A Twist of Fate' offers a classic point-and-click adventure experience, but falls short on humour and puzzle clarity.

dante's inferno
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The game is graphically sharp, the environment is imaginatively realised and there is plenty of variety to soak up on the journey.

Surviving the winter
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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uc
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telco
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contact centre
As winter chills bite, contact centres like Mercury Energy brace for a surge in calls and employee absenteeism, revealing a crucial focus on staff wellness.