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Google Unwraps Latest Confectionery Treat: Android Nougat Revealed

Staff Writers July 1, 2016 No Comments

Google has revealed that the name of its upcoming Android operating system will be Android Nougat. Google had invited suggestions for the latest confectionery-themed title for its operating system, with…

Quay Tucker Sets Off Norton’s Tasty Deal For Wi-Fi Users

Computer Daily News June 29, 2016 No Comments

Symantec has launched its Symantec Norton Wi-Fi Privacy product in Australia. The title is a bit clumsy, but Norton is a powerful name in this area and Symantec, being the…

Microsoft Forced To Change “Dodgy” Win 10 Marketing Practises

David Richards June 29, 2016 No Comments

Microsoft who are one of the “most hated” software Companies out there, has been forced to change the way that they market their Windows 10 transition. Known for trying to…

Intel Mulls Sale Of Security Unit

Computer Daily News June 28, 2016 No Comments

Intel is considering selling the cyber-security business formerly known as McAfee, which it purchased almost six years ago for US$7.7 billion. The company has discussed the future of the business,…

Dell Sheds Software For EMC Deal

Computer Daily News June 22, 2016 No Comments

In a bid to fund its mammoth $67 billion acquisition of EMC, Dell has confirmed plans to sell its software division, including Quest Software and SonicWall. Private equity players Francisco…

Oz BPM Spending To Hit $83mil.

Computer Daily News June 22, 2016 No Comments

Spending by Australian organisations on business process management software will reach A$82.9 million in 2016, up 2.5 percent over last year, according to a new Gartner survey. In New Zealand,…

LinkedIn Deal: Salesforce Big Loser

Computer Daily News June 21, 2016 No Comments

Microsoft stunned the financial and technology worlds last week when it revealed it was buying professional listing and messaging service LinkedIn for US$26 million. But it now turns out it…

Dropbox: Profit On Horizon

Computer Daily News June 17, 2016 No Comments

Online storage outfit Dropbox’s CEO Drew Houston says the company is now cash-flow positive and will also soon turn a profit. Since attaining a US$10 billion valuation from investors in…

Safari Browser To Bury Flash

Computer Daily News June 17, 2016 No Comments

Apple has put another nail in the coffin for Adobe’s Flash software, announcing that the next version of its Safari 10 browser will bar Flash by default. Apple engineer Ricky…

On With The Motley: Xero Stars

Computer Daily News June 17, 2016 No Comments

With the battle for the accounting software market growing between Sydney-based MYOB and New Zealand-based Xero, sharemarket tipster site Motley Fool is tipping one of them as the best bet…