AVG releases threat report

AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd, the Australian, New Zealand and South Pacific distributor of the award-winning AVG Internet and mobile security software, today released the "AVG Community Powered Threat Report - Q3 2011", providing insight, background and analysis on the trends and developments in

Launch of Nokia Windows phones

By Nick Dillon, Ovum Telecoms Analyst

Having replaced its own Symbian platform with Microsoft's, this is essentially a restart for the handset manufacturer, which has struggled to adjust to the new dynamics of the smartphone market following the launch of the iPhone in 2007.

BNZ reports a strong result in a tough market

Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has today reported cash earnings for its New Zealand banking operations* for the year ended 30 September 2011 of $612 million. This is an increase of $88 million or 16.8% compared to the 2010 financial year.

Conservationists embrace technology, not just trees

Project Tongariro in the central North Island has launched New Zealand's first interactive smartphone application for a National Park - just in time for the busy summer walking season.

RWC a mobile digital hit

Rugby World Cup 2011's comprehensive digital strategy and delivery has been given the thumbs up by fans from around the globe, hungry to immerse themselves in tournament content across multiple platforms.

Launch of ice-cream sandwich

By Nick Dillon, Analyst, Ovum

With the launch of Android 4.0, also known as Ice Cream Sandwich, Google has brought together the phone and tablet strands of Android into a single version.

Smart fishing solution complimented by Mayor

Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has congratulated the Ministry of Fisheries, MAF and the developers of a new smartphone fishing application, which has won the Wireless Government Award at the FutureGov Summit in Malaysia.

Fishing rules app launched

Launching the new public summer awareness campaign, "4 Million Guardians", MAF Director General Wayne McNee tonight took the opportunity to congratulate the Ministry's Compliance and Response team and the developers on their award-winning mobile fishing rules application.

The Thing app uses augmented reality

Metaio has teamed with Universal Pictures to create a first-of-its-kind virtual and Augmented Reality mobile app to promote the thriller The Thing, in theaters October 14.

Big issues after Blackberry disruption

By Nick Dillon, Ovum Analyst - Devices & Platforms

While the disruption to the BlackBerry service is an unfortunate event for RIM, there are wider and more important issues which the company faces.