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Trade Me Jobs to overtake Seek - Updated

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Trade Me Jobs eyes top spot over Seek with a 35% surge in visitors, edging closer to becoming NZ's preferred job search platform.
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Your portable Office

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Working remotely is now simpler and more affordable, with mobile technology transforming business connectivity for SMEs.
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Location, location, location

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Businesses are set to invest $1.8bn in location-based advertising by 2015, blending GPS, wi-fi, and Cell-ID for focused campaigns.
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In the Water For Wellness

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Greg Sharp to swim Lake Taupo for prostate cancer awareness, aiming to break a 1985 record while rallying the IT industry's support.
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Finding friends – and customers

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Engaging people when they're out and about is the latest craze in social media, spearheaded by foursquare (foursquare.com).
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Kinetics on top again

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Kinetics' winning solution for Sistema Plastics involved a major makeover of its somewhat shaky server infrastructure.
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Do we need social media laws?

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Many small businesses handle other people's personal information on a daily basis – such information can be vital to eCommerce.
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Film review: The Road

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Grimy, greyscale and undeniably grim, The Road takes the old post-apocalyptic wasteland scenario to a new level of haunting, harrowing realism.
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Apple iPhone 4

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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The iPhone 4 dazzles with its Retina display and dual cameras, but its leap from the 3GS is not as vast as hoped, despite overcoming early US criticisms.
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unleash your creativity

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Harness the power of technology to become a creator in film, music, and art, no Hollywood bigwigs needed. All you require is passion and the internet.
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America's Right-Wing Revival

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Plans for an Islamic centre near 9/11's Ground Zero fuel America's right-wing revival amid economic woes and growing discontent with Obama.
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Get acquainted... with Social Networking

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Tired of being told you're not old enough for Facebook? Wish you could be like your older brothers and sisters and chat with your friends online?.
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Google releases voice and chat for U.S. users

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Google has launched Gmail voice and video chat for US users, enabling phone calls to landlines via browser. Video calls also supported with webcams.
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Shaken and Stirred

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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So far more than 400 aftershocks have been recorded, including three of 5.4 magnitude, and a major cleanup operation continues.
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Microsoft condemns Russian crackdown on dissidents

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Microsoft defends users after reports of Russian authorities using piracy charges to seize computers of dissidents.
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Review: Pinnacle Studio HD Ultimate Collection

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Pinnacle Studio HD Ultimate Collection offers a user-friendly interface, extensive special effects, and great value at USD $249, but demands a fast PC.
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Review: Pro Tools Recording Studio With M-Audio

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Pro Tools M-Audio revolutionises home recording with top-notch sound and user-friendly interface, making professional quality accessible to all.
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TUANZ Innovation Awards

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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In a sparkling night at Auckland's Langham Hotel, TUANZ Innovation Awards celebrated the brightest in tech, with M-Com leading.
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Growing pains

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Orcon's journey: From call centre chaos to managing 28,500 calls a month with advanced VoIP, showcasing evolution and innovation amid growth.
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Challenging dogma

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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NZ's ICT infrastructure debates fuel innovation, as industry leaders challenge traditional views, promising a transformative future.