Japan stories - Page 15

NEC's new Tech Innovation Centre in Wellington celebrates 50 years in NZ with cutting-edge tech and a biometric avatar, opened by PM John Key.

In a strategic double move, Cisco appoints Ken Boal as ANZ MD and Richard Kitts as VP of Services for APJC, both effective immediately.

PC-maker records growing sales to defy struggling PC market, becoming the number one vendor in the laptop industry.

Over 1200 Symantec partners target SMBs in Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to bolster security amidst rising cyber threats.

Step back for Geraldine McBride as she re-joins SAP, now leading the North America division after a stint with Dell.

Canon New Zealand ushers in Yusuke Mizoguchi as the new MD, aiming to enhance market presence and continue the legacy of outgoing boss Mike Johnston.

Cisco unveils a simplified channel structure for its New Zealand partners, backing it with USD $75 million globally, including USD $15 million for Asia-Pacific.

The UN climate change conference in Cancun marks a new beginning, with agreements on funding and clean energy.

CA Technologies has appointed Bill McMurray, a 25-year industry veteran, as vice president for Australia and New Zealand operations.

Dunedin’s Aerograph and Mosgiel’s TracMap are finalists in the Global Security Challenge APAC final in Sydney, vying for USD $500,000 in prizes.

Independent analyst Ovum forecasts Asia-Pacific business software market to soar to USD $46bn this year, driven by mobile tech and cloud computing.

A new USB-enabled saucepan from TES NewEnergy lets you charge your mobile phone over an open flame, using excess energy from the heat to power your device.

HP has partnered with Toshiba to enhance its Managed Print Services in Asia Pacific and Japan, integrating Toshiba devices for high-volume enterprise clients.

Samsung has confirmed that the Froyo update, expected in Nov/Dec, will resolve Skype issues on the Galaxy S. The device recently surpassed 5 million sales.

Paul Boshoff has been appointed as Country GM for HP New Zealand's Personal Systems Group, taking over from Brent Kendrick who moves to Singapore.

Nokia Siemens Networks invests GBP £4 million in OpenCloud to integrate its telecom software, boosting innovation and growth in convergent services.

As mobile data subscribers soar towards 2.8 billion by 2013, businesses are tapping into mobile tagging to boost productivity and streamline operations.

AVG's latest report reveals Turkey, Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan are the most dangerous places to surf the web, with Japan and Taiwan being the safest.

Symantec unveils new partner specialisations in Asia Pacific and Japan, enhancing access to sales and technical resources and boosting revenue opportunities.

Goemon dazzles with a whimsical, action-packed reimagining of Japan's Robin Hood, blending rich history with fantastical ninja exploits.