Freemium stories - Page 3
Kiwi tech start-up revs up the US rental car industry
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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This model provides a win-win solution where travellers get a free one-way car or campervan hire while rental companies save big money on relocation costs.
Paging Dr Watson: Cognitive computing with a twist
Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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IBM's Watson is revamping industries with its natural language processing power, making complex analytics accessible to all.
Microsoft Studios ignites Project Spark
Sat, 11th Oct 2014
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Microsoft Studio’s Project Spark brings gaming full circle, inviting players to create and share their own games.
Elementary my dear Watson... IBM launches biggest analytics release in 10 years
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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IBM has launched Watson Analytics, a natural language-based service that provides instant access to predictive and visual analytic tools for businesses.
NZ gaming industry records mega-growth
Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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NZ's gaming sector sees a boom, hitting nearly NZD$300m in sales, with digital sales driving growth and mobile games leading the charge.
Acronis to integrate with MobileIron, stop mobile data going walkabout
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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Acronis teams up with MobileIron to lock down mobile data in the workplace, promising a significant leap in data protection for personal devices.
App Store tops 40 billion downloads
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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Apple's App Store shatters records with 40 billion downloads, 20 billion from 2012 alone, highlighting a stellar year for developers.
NZ video games growth continues
Thu, 13th Sep 2012
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Local gaming industry nearly doubles in the last two years with 73 commercial video games released in past twelve months.
Nimble Business Demands Nimble Networks
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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SDN revolutionises corporate networks, making them adaptable to rapid business changes, says Extreme Networks' VP, Joy Ghosh.
Adams asks ICT industry to show leadership
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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New ICT Minister Amy Adams outlines strategy to ensure New Zealanders benefit from $1.35 billion Ultra Fast Broadband project.
Broadband: ecosystems, not egosystems - Updated
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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Expert urges embrace of 'ecosystems' over 'egosystems' for broadband success, as Stephen Fry highlights New Zealand's broadband woes.
Optimizer HQ offers ultra-cheap SMS marketing
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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Optimizer HQ debuts Texta, a cost-effective SMS marketing tool for SMEs, priced at just NZD $0.04 per text. Free setup, two-way messaging, and no contracts.
Game review: Crimson Alliance
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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Crimson Alliance dazzles Xbox Live with a modern take on classic hack and slash fantasy, offering vibrant co-op action and embracing freemium allure.
Eventfinder taking off in Australia
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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Kiwi event marketing platform Eventfinder has made a successful debut in Australia, gaining 4000 events and 1500 daily visitors within its first two weeks.
Nothing but the classics
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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If you love history and reading, you could probably waste away hours on this site dedicated to the best classic novels ever written, dating centuries back.
Use your iPhone to dodge parking officers
Thu, 29th Jul 2010
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Stay one step ahead of parking officers with ParkPatrol's latest iPhone update, leveraging GPS and push notifications to dodge fines worldwide.
A peek at Google’s Chrome OS
Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Google showcases its upcoming Chrome OS for netbooks, promising web-based apps, enhanced security, and cloud storage, set for release next year.
Twitter founder to launch mobile wallet
Thu, 10th Dec 2009
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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey unveils 'Square', a mobile wallet enabling credit card transactions via a small plug-in device, set for March 2010 release.
Free TV, but not for long
Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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Telecom is extending its free mobile TV offering for two months to enable an influx of new customers to sample the offering.
RUNES OF MAGIC
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Runes of Magic brings a free-to-play adventure to a crowded MMO market, enticing players with dual classes and a unique 'freemium' model.