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Skylanders arrives on nextgen consoles...
Gaming

Skylanders arrives on nextgen consoles...

Don't worry if you have a horde of screaming kids this summer time as Skylanders SWAP Force has arrived on next-gen consoles to placate the kids.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2013
Grab yourself a Christmas surprise
Gaming

Grab yourself a Christmas surprise

Square Enix's exclusive Christmas surprise box offers a treasure trove of games worth over $75 for just $8.99, from 12th-20th Dec.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2013
Rayman makes the leap onto nextgen
Gaming

Rayman makes the leap onto nextgen

Ubisoft has announced that Rayman Legends will enter the next generation of gaming on PlayStation4 and Xbox One on 27 February 2014.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
Rumours swirl of imminent Kiwi secure eMail solution…
Cybersecurity

Rumours swirl of imminent Kiwi secure eMail solution…

Information trickling out of Auckland suggests a new private secure eMail solution is set to market across New Zealand in the New Year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
Free ARMA III reinforcements pack for gamers
Gaming

Free ARMA III reinforcements pack for gamers

Bohemia Interactive has delivered an early Christmas present to ARMA 3 players by releasing the free AAF Reinforcements Pack.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
iPhone 5C - For the colourful Kiwis this Xmas…
Apple

iPhone 5C - For the colourful Kiwis this Xmas…

Colour is more than just a hue. It expresses a feeling. Makes a statement. Declares an allegiance. Colour reveals your personality.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
Birds of New Zealand flies on to the iPhone
Apple

Birds of New Zealand flies on to the iPhone

Auckland University Press has just released its first app, based on the popular photographic guide Birds of New Zealand by Paul Scofield and Brent Stephenson.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
Adobe ANZ: Digital publication readership on the rise
Marketing Technologies

Adobe ANZ: Digital publication readership on the rise

Adobe Digital Publishing Suite (DPS) is powering growth in digital magazines, with over 150 million digital publications downloaded on mobile devices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
IDC: Kiwi PC market beats expectations as Oz falters
Network Infrastructure

IDC: Kiwi PC market beats expectations as Oz falters

The New Zealand PC market outperformed expectations in Q3 2013. The same, however, could not be said for Australia...

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
Wellington makes its high-tech mark internationally
Fintech

Wellington makes its high-tech mark internationally

Wellington is the high-tech capital making its mark internationally, with the region having the greatest number of New Zealand's fastest growing high-.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
Microsoft NZ: Windows 8.1 reaches over 130,000 apps
Unified Communications

Microsoft NZ: Windows 8.1 reaches over 130,000 apps

Microsoft NZ cheers as Windows 8.1's app store hits 130,000+ apps, highlighting the OS's growing popularity and new features.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
Killzone: Shadow Fall Looks Great But Only Plays OK
Gaming

Killzone: Shadow Fall Looks Great But Only Plays OK

Killzone: Shadow Fall dazzles on PS4 with stunning visuals but delivers inconsistent gameplay, marred by uninspired level design.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2013
Knack On PS4 Is A Missed Opportunity
Gaming

Knack On PS4 Is A Missed Opportunity

Knack on PS4 shines with stunning graphics but falls flat with its monotonous gameplay, underwhelming its potential.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2013
Find the Windows Phone that fits you…
Microsoft

Find the Windows Phone that fits you…

With so much to choose from, Microsoft New Zealand unveils the full array of Windows Phone - all available to Kiwis this Christmas.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2013
Lara Croft is heading for next gen consoles
Gaming

Lara Croft is heading for next gen consoles

Square Enix studio today announced TOMB RAIDER: DEFINITIVE EDITION is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4  on 30<sup>th</sup> January 2014 across New Zealand.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2013
Recovery of your lost critical data is vital, don't go cheap on it
Disaster Recovery

Recovery of your lost critical data is vital, don't go cheap on it

Experts warn against skimping on critical data recovery, urging the use of proven specialists over low-cost options.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2013
Celebrating Distribution Central bags two top management awards
Distribution Central

Celebrating Distribution Central bags two top management awards

Distribution Central MD named IT Executive of the Year at CEO Magazine Awards. Company receives multiple industry accolades.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2013
CA Technologies - ANZ IT Predictions 2014
DevOps

CA Technologies - ANZ IT Predictions 2014

2013 has undoubtedly been another big year for the IT industry. Change is nothing new to the industry but it makes you wonder what the New Year will bring.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2013
Symantec 4.0: 'We needed to change'
Symantec

Symantec 4.0: 'We needed to change'

Software security provider Symantec has unveiled its global channel strategy, promising better engagement and more investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2013