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Data caps to remain 'for some time'

Tue, 21st Sep 2010
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NZ's data caps set to stay, says former Telecom CTO at Huawei summit, citing the country's isolation and small population as key factors.
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RightNow unveils Facebook tools

Tue, 21st Sep 2010
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RightNow revolutionises Facebook's customer service with new tools, enhancing integrated web and social interactions.
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BlackBerry Google App taps into the cloud

Tue, 21st Sep 2010
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BlackBerry enhances Google app with cloud search for Gmail, Contacts, and Docs, ensuring secure and swift access to vital info on the go.
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Twitter tightens app security

Mon, 20th Sep 2010
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Twitter is set to increase its app security, introducing OAuth for safer login and expanding its t.co link wrapping for transparency.
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The Four Fastest USB 3.0 Flash Drives, Now Shipping from SuperTalent

Sat, 18th Sep 2010
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Super Talent launches four cutting-edge USB 3.0 drives, offering up to 300% faster performance with unique DRAM caching.
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Joyce: Public needs to see the benefits of UFB

Fri, 17th Sep 2010
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Communications Minister Steven Joyce tells Huawei technology summit that the benefits of UFB need to be publicised.
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Basware to open New Zealand office - four new partners wanted

Fri, 17th Sep 2010
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Basware plans to establish a New Zealand office, seeking four partners to enhance its growing presence and offer electronic invoicing services in the market.
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Mighty Ape takes swipe at local suppliers

Fri, 17th Sep 2010
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The popular online retailer comes out swinging at some local suppliers who left Mighty Ape unable to fulfill pre-order commitments.
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2degrees wages war on lost minutes

Fri, 17th Sep 2010
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2degrees unveils a new plan to tackle wasted minutes, as research shows 81% of NZ users don't use their full allowance.
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Epic Mickey release date announced

Fri, 17th Sep 2010
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Disney's Epic Mickey to launch on Nov 25 in NZ, exclusive to Wii. A game where your choices forge Mickey's heroic journey.
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Digital TV deadline set - 2013

Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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NZ's Digital TV switchover set for Nov 2013, freeing up spectrum for 4G services. Already 70% of households are prepared for the transition.
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What is New Zealand's ugliest website?

Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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Microsoft's search for NZ's ugliest website could win the unsightly site a makeover with The Wuglies contest, rewarding nominators with prizes.
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Kinect NZ release date, pricing structure revealed

Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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At long last we have official word on when Kiwis can get their hands on Kinect and how much they can expect to pay for the hardware. Read on for the goods.
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Under 25 year-olds most at risk from social networking

Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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A study by AVG reveals under 25s as the primary victims of social network infections, with Facebook and YouTube most compromised, posing serious risks.
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Citrix hires NetScaler manager

Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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Citrix appoints Phil Caleno as Senior Manager for NetScaler in Australia and New Zealand to boost sales and strategy in the burgeoning ADC market.
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AirPrint confirmed for iOS4.2

Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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Apple is set to revolutionize printing with AirPrint in iOS 4.2, offering easy, driverless printing from iOS devices this November.
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Internet Explorer 9 out now

Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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The IE9 beta launches, promising a simplified UI designed to enhance your web experience, available in 33 languages.
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Maclean Computing's new brand identity

Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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Maclean Computing unveils new brand identity, transitioning from Improving Business Through Technology to Rock Solid IT after 16 years in the industry.
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Dell unveils Windows 7 tablet - video

Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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Dell has introduced its 10-inch Inspiron duo tablet, equipped with Windows 7 and a dual-core Atom processor, at its US developer forum.
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iPhone app dev donates September profits

Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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A Christchurch iPhone developer will donate the profits of September sales to the Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake fund.