iStockphoto, a great source of stock photos and web icons has released the iStockphoto API. This provides access to iStockphoto's search capabilities, file download, and functionality for contributors to manage and add to their portfolio.

Access is currently restricted to members who have had iStockphoto accounts for 3 months or more. There is also an application process for access to the API.

More Information at iStockphoto: Forum Post on API release

Xtra's new ad campaign heralds faster cheaper internet - coming soon!

Translation: Currently New Zealand has slow and expensive Internet.

Wouldn't it be nice if they just made the change without trying to spin it.

Simplified Security

25 practical tips to help companies implement security.

Field Guide to Phishing from MailFrontier.com

In their words:

... clear, concise explanations and visual
representations of sneaky, dangerous phish that may find their way to your computer. To help you identify
these nasty threats – and trust your other incoming mail – at the end of this field guide are some
suggestions on how you can protect yourself, as well as other phishing resources for more information.

DomainsBot - Ideas Into Names

Great tool to find a .com, .net, .org, .info, or .biz domain name. It basically creates a large number of variations based on synonyms, gives alot of control over what is returned, and checks the availability of the domains.

In beta, but already a great tool.

If you want to check for a .nz name try this tool ...
New Zealand Domain Name Search

Internet faster, cheaper by Xmas

Article on Commerce Commission rulings related to increased competition among ISPs for Broadband offerings.