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Gartner: Future IT spend 'timid and lacklustre'

Wed, 20th Oct 2010
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Gartner forecasts 'timid' worldwide enterprise IT spend, predicting a rise to $2.5 trillion in 2011 but with sluggish growth ahead.
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ComCom appoints new CEO

Wed, 20th Oct 2010
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Brent Alderton to lead Commerce Commission from next year, replacing the long-serving Nicholas Hill, to drive further performance enhancements.
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New Mortal Kombat video released

Wed, 20th Oct 2010
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Warner Bros. unveils a new Mortal Kombat video, promising the most brutal chapter yet, featuring Scorpion and Sub Zero's epic rivalry.
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Microsoft announces Office 365

Wed, 20th Oct 2010
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Microsoft unveils new cloud-based Office product to improve productivity and collaboration, called Office 365. (110 characters).
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Windows Phone 7 launches in New Zealand

Wed, 20th Oct 2010
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NZ heralds global debut of Windows Phone 7, bagging the first-ever sale and showcasing 32 tonnes of tech in Auckland.
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Steve Jobs hijacks Apple earnings call - transcript

Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Steve Jobs interrupts Apple's earnings call to share his thoughts on rivals RIM, Google, and upcoming tablets.
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Civilization V DLC revealed

Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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2K Games announces new Civilization V DLC, including free Mongols Pack and Babylonian Pack for NZ$5.99, launching October 25th.
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Apple reports record US$4 billion profit

Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Apple slashes records with a staggering £4.31 billion profit in Q4, showcasing a triumphant year with iPhone sales up by 91%.
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Rob Spray resigns from TIG - Updated

Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Rob Spray steps down as CEO of the Telecommunications Industry Group, hinting at a future move yet to be announced.
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AVG launches start-up security suite

Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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AVG has launched a new suite of security products designed to protect online transactions, emails, and sensitive data for small and medium-sized businesses.
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Fallout New Vegas DLC - first on Xbox 360

Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Bethesda confirms Fallout New Vegas DLC will hit Xbox 360 first, continuing their partnership with Microsoft and enhancing the Fallout 3 tradition.
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Gartner: 208 million tablets by 2014

Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Business and consumer tablet market to explode at the expense of e-readers, gaming devices and other media players.
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HP ties deal with Toshiba

Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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HP has partnered with Toshiba to enhance its Managed Print Services in Asia Pacific and Japan, integrating Toshiba devices for high-volume enterprise clients.
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Adobe unveils new Acrobat X solutions

Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Adobe launches Acrobat X, offering new user interface and enhanced collaboration features, revolutionising workflows for knowledge workers.
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PriceMe iPhone Shopping App

Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Kiwi consumers can now compare prices and products on-the-go with the PriceMe iPhone app, revolutionising shopping in New Zealand.
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WatchGuard's Robertson takes new role

Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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Regional Director Scott Robertson to assume the role of Asia Pacific Vice President for Channels and Alliances.
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Vodafone account app goes live

Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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Vodafone unveils a new iPhone app for customers to manage accounts, promising easy balance checks and payment options.
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TomTom launches live traffic updates

Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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TomTom has launched Live Services in New Zealand, offering real-time traffic updates, safety camera reporting, and weather forecasts for Go Live GPS users.
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Maclean boosts headcount by four

Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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Maclean expands its team with four industry veterans, enhancing its strength in account management and business development.
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Sales of virtual goods overtake advertising

Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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Advertising agencies blamed for sales of virtual goods overtake advertising in top categories on Apple's iOS platform.