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Telecom revenue down

Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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Telecom's quarterly revenue falls 2.9% amid regulatory costs and competition despite satisfactory operational performance, says CEO Paul Reynolds.
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Cyber attack cripples Burma's web

Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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Slow connections and sporadic outages have plagued Burma's internet service ahead of a major election at the weekend.
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Vodafone resolves email problem

Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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Vodafone swiftly addresses email service outage, ensuring no lasting impact on customers, apologises for inconvenience caused.
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Facebook mobile app gets major update

Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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Facebook updates Android and iPhone apps to enhance mobile experience, including Places, Groups, and nearby deals.
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New PS3 movie streaming service goes live

Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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Sony New Zealand has launched its MUBI film streaming service - with Facebook integration - for PlayStation 3.
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Google pays out over Buzz lawsuit

Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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Google settles a $8.5 million class-action lawsuit over privacy breaches with its Buzz social network, affecting 31 million Gmail users.
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NZ office workers stressed by email overload

Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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Over a third of NZ office staff feel swamped by pointless emails, fueling stress, IBM study reveals. Calls grow for better communication tools.
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Wii sells 2M in Australia, 105K in NZ

Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Sales figures in Australia cement its position as the fastest-selling console in that country, but how do the NZ figures compare?.
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Sidhe's Blood Drive won't see local release

Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Blood Drive by Sidhe, will miss local shelves, thwarted by the Australian classification process, with no distribution in NZ either.
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Telecom joins internet child porn filter

Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Telecom is joining the government's internet filter aimed at stopping access to sites hosting images of child sexual abuse.
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Vote for New Zealand's ugliest website

Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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New Zealanders cast their votes for the nation's ugliest website, with the winner to receive a free Microsoft makeover.
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Copyright law changes revised

Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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A move to cut the internet connection of persistent illegal file sharers has been put on hold, in recommendations from a select committee.
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Ex-Vodafone NZ chief passes away

Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Grahame Maher, former CEO of Vodafone NZ and Australia, has passed away, leaving a legacy of inspiration and vision in the telecom sector.
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Datacraft's Integral Axon offer goes unconditional

Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Datacraft's acquisition of Integral Axon is now unconditional, doubling its New Zealand business with 400 clients and nearly 600 employees.
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Microsoft NZ unveils new partner network

Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Microsoft NZ overhauls Partner Network to boost IT excellence and meet future market needs, affirming commitment to partners and customers.
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Sophos gives away Mac anti-virus

Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Sophos has launched a free, no-registration, no-expiry anti-virus product for Mac users, aiming to heighten security awareness without any hidden costs.
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EA cancels NBA Elite 11

Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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EA's NBA Elite 11 scrapped as the gaming giant faces a $134M loss, shifting the reboot's development in a major strategy overhaul.
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Gran Turismo 5 goes gold

Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
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Could it be? According to Polyphony Digital boss Kazunori Yamauchi, the game discs are being pressed right now.
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Connector buys Kalooma Technologies

Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
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Connector Systems acquires Kalooma Technologies, promising a one-stop-shop for wireless products in the industry.
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Compuware launches partner-driven cloud community

Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
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Compuware launches CloudSleuth, a community to showcase cloud performance, with OpSource, CDNetworks, GoGrid, IIJ and Teklinks as initial partners.