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Windows Phone 7 hits RTM - 'We are ready'

Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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Windows Phone 7 reaches RTM, marking a pivotal milestone, as Terry Myerson reveals it's Microsoft's most tested mobile platform to date.
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Connector seeks resellers off FalconStor deal

Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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Connector Systems to distribute FalconStor's data protection solutions in NZ, aiming to boost reseller network with innovative tech offerings.
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New version of Chrome released today

Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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Google's popular browser, Chrome, is celebrating its second year anniversary with the release of an updated, and reportedly quicker, version.
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Vodafone launches 30 Days of Music

Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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Vodafone NZ kicks off first '30 Days of Music' event, gearing up for the NZ Music Awards with downloads, prizes, and special encounters.
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HP's Healey takes on new role

Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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Jeff Healey steps into a pivotal role as HP Networking's Enterprise Sales Lead for APJ, aiming to bolster corporate and global partnerships.
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University of Auckland wins innovation award

Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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U. of Auckland triumphs with Supreme Innovation Award for CECIL Connect, a beacon of tech ingenuity, at Tertiary ICT Conference.
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US military stores to ban Medal of Honor

Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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GameStop stores on US military bases globally to ban Medal of Honor game for letting players be Taliban, citing respect for troops.
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2010 TUANZ Innovation winners announced

Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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M-Com sweeps TUANZ Innovation Awards with top honours, leading a prestigious night in Auckland's telecom sector.
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New Zealand-specific PlayStation news ahoy!

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Sony NZ gears up for Christmas with PS releases, including Gran Turismo 5, new streaming service MUBI, and extra storage PS3 models.
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Connector offers Ruckus WiSE Guy training

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Distributor becomes the only authorised training partner to offer Ruckus WiSE Guy certification in New Zealand.
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See Metallica in Sydney with Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Kiwis, pre-order Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock for a chance to win a trip to Sydney and rock out at a Metallica concert!.
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Vodafone snags Samsung's Galaxy

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Vodafone introduces the sleek Samsung Galaxy S, boasting a 4.0 Super AMOLED display and revolutionary Swype text, at the apex of their smartphone range.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer component detailed

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Call of Duty: Black Ops amps up its multiplayer with bots, wager matches, and more, catering both to seasoned gamers and those avoiding online toxicity.
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Renaissance announces Direct Sales team

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Renaissance revamps Direct Sales team, aiming at education and enterprise sectors, under Lynne Stephens with new hires from Equico Finance and HP.
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$50 million up for grabs

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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New Zealand Venture Investment Fund offers up to USD $50 million to venture capital fund managers for investing in promising Kiwi start-ups.
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2degrees winning Vodafone customers

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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2degrees lures over 100,000 network switchers, with 80% from Vodafone, fueling a mobile number porting surge in New Zealand.
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Motorola training event rolls into town - Updated

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Motorola's training event on RF and WLAN in Australia and NZ offers deep dives into wireless tech for the education sector.
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Microsoft redesigns the d-pad (again)

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Microsoft unveils a revamped Xbox 360 controller with a twistable d-pad, catering to football and fighting game fans.
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New Apple TV 80% smaller

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Apple unveils a sleek, 80% smaller Apple TV, promising easy streaming of HD content from YouTube to your TV, all for just NZD$169.
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iTunes 10 launches 'with Ping'

Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Apple unveils iTunes 10 with Ping, a social network to explore music, connecting over 160 million users worldwide.