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InternetNZ: UFB pricing excellent
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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InternetNZ Chief Vikram Kumar hails UFB rollout and pricing in NZ cities as a game changer for broadband access.
Partner satisfaction down at Microsoft
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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Partner satisfaction has dropped at Microsoft, with New Zealand partners criticising the value of the Partner Network and the quality of available resources.
Fallout: New Vegas patch submitted
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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Bethesda and Obsidian have finally completed the eagerly awaited Fallout: New Vegas patch, soon to be available on Xbox LIVE, PSN, and Steam.
Government announces first UFB cities
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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Hamilton, Tauranga, Whangarei, New Plymouth, and Wanganui have been named as the first cities for ultra-fast broadband rollout, the government announced today.
2degrees launches second Android device
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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2degrees launches $449 LG Optimus One, a budget Android with car nav features, making waves as a sophisticated handset in New Zealand.
Lomu returns for Rugby Challenge
Mon, 6th Dec 2010
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Rugby legend Jonah Lomu makes a virtual comeback in next year's Rugby Challenge, his first game appearance in over a decade.
Splosion Man sequel announced
Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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Twisted Pixel announces Ms. Splosion Man - a sequel to one of the breakthrough successes of last year's Winter of Arcade on Xbox LIVE.
Google targets the internet's 'bad apples'
Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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Plans in place for a major push against those who infringe copyright, including acting on takedown requests within 24 hours.
RIM buys mobile UI firm
Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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RIM acquires The Astonishing Tribe (TAT) to boost the interface design of future platforms, enhancing user experience across devices.
Gen-i launches NZ's second Windows Phone 7
Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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The first Windows Phone 7 device for Telecom's XT network, the LG Optimus 7Q, is now available to Gen-i clients.
Microsoft's APAC leadership change
Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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Microsoft appoints Tracey Fellows as APAC VP to boost cloud adoption and tech access in 12 countries, ahead of her December move to Singapore.
Free web security offered to NZ schools
Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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NZ schools to get free web security from Astaro, safeguarding young minds online with the SpyderWeb SchoolGuard programme.
Xero cracks Deloitte's Tech 500 top 10
Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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Xero CEO Rod Drury celebrates as the company is ranked 8th in the Asia Pacific Deloitte Tech Fast 500, a first for a New Zealand business.
Bento 3 Event Planner unveiled
Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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FileMaker launches Bento 3 Event Planner, a one-stop solution with custom templates for seamless Mac event planning and mobile syncing.
Telecom rolls out Voicemail Viewer
Thu, 2nd Dec 2010
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New customers signing up to XT will get a new voicemail feature – existing customers have to wait until February.
December/January Game Console - Tekken 6 giveaway
Thu, 2nd Dec 2010
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Game Console mag's Dec/Jan issue now offers a Tekken 6 and movie bundle giveaway. Grab tips from pros and win. Buy and enter now!.
Orcon buys its way into managed services
Thu, 2nd Dec 2010
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Orcon acquires Auckland's Bizo, bolstering its offering with top-managed services for SMEs and corporate clients.
MS strikes deal with WP7 jailbreakers
Thu, 2nd Dec 2010
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Work stops on the ChevronWP7 jailbreaking tool as Microsoft enters into talks with the developer about bringing some of its features to the main OS.
Vodafone boosts its 3G network
Thu, 2nd Dec 2010
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Vodafone announces 3G network boost, enhancing web browsing speeds for smartphone and broadband users after weekend upgrades.
Gartner gives its top IT predictions
Thu, 2nd Dec 2010
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Gartner reveals top predictions for IT in 2011: disruption by online sabotage, automation of IT services and rise of social bots.