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First Bulletstorm DLC announced

Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Two days out from its official New Zealand release, the first downloadable content for Bulletstorm has been announced and detailed.
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Google to open $34m data centre in Taiwan?

Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Rumours are doing the rounds that Google will invest $34 million in a regional cloud computing data centre in Taiwan.
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Fujitsu catapults Toyota into the cloud

Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Toyota Australia boosts IT operations with Fujitsu's cloud services, enhancing security and efficiency for dealerships nationwide.
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Online with ACC

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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ACC launches new online services, enabling tax agents and advisors access to client information 24/7. Registration is simple and secure. Visit www.acc.co.nz.
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Free business information and training at your fingertips

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Whether you need help on starting up, managing, growing or exiting a business, a website run by the Ministry of Economic Development has the answers.
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Earthquake rocks Christchurch

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Christchurch reeling from 6.3 magnitude quake; comms disrupted, Cathedral damaged. Live updates via #eqnz. Emergency lines: 0800 779997.
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Motorola training webinar detailed

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Motorola sets to revolutionise wireless with a webinar on their latest solutions for partners, March 3rd. Discover more about Motorola WiNG.
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Huawei to upgrade Vodafone's Australian network

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Huawei is set to upgrade Vodafone's network in Australia, with 300 new staff and 200 contractors to tackle a nationwide RAN project across 8000 sites.
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Telcoinabox expands Auckland operations

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Telcoinabox is boosting its Auckland presence with new executive hires, aiming to become NZ's top telecommunications aggregator by year-end.
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Federated Farmers left fuming at Telecom, Vodafone no-show

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Federated Farmers criticise Vodafone and Telecom for dodging a key rural broadband meeting, questioning their commitment to rural NZ.
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Juniper eyes customer service-led approach

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Juniper Networks welcomes Mark Iles as VP for Australia and NZ, aiming for a customer service-driven approach to bolster its market lead.
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MS releases first Windows Phone 7 update

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Microsoft rolls out a preliminary update for Windows Phone 7, focusing on improving the software update process, with larger updates coming soon.
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Govt could buy back Telecom shares

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Proposed change to the Telecommunications Amendment Bill could allow the government to buy back parts of Telecom.
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NZ Post accuses Yellow of online 'brand-jacking'

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Localist, NZ Post's upcoming Auckland directory service, says Yellow has created 'phoney' web addresses and 'brand-jacking' Localist's trademark.
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Five new MacBook Pros coming Thursday?

Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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It's not confirmed but you might want to hold off on buying that flash new MacBook Pro for another week - just in case.
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Sella sees growth following Trade Me fee increase

Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Sella's registrations have surged by 160%, and bids increased by 120% following Trade Me's recent fee hike, says co-founder Shane Bradley.
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Android is too geeky for 'pretty girls'

Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Frank Meehan, CEO of Android handset-maker INQ, says developers should focus on what the cool kids want instead of just the geeks - his words, not ours.
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Telecom apologises for Auckland outage

Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Steady progress is being made, with the majority of customers now back online, a Telecom spokesperson has said.
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Wi-fi campervans hit the road

Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Gateway Motor Homes and Walkabout Rentals introduce Wi-Fi campervans, ending tourists' reliance on internet cafe hours.
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Telecom outage affects 5000 customers

Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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A number of south Auckland residential and business customers are without broadband - Orcon and SlingShot customers also effected.