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Tech.Ed sells out - session builder goes live
Microsoft

Tech.Ed sells out - session builder goes live

Microsoft's Tech.Ed event sells out; session builder now live for attendees to plan their schedule with top national and international experts.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 25th Aug 2010
NZ online ad growth beats predictions
Marketing

NZ online ad growth beats predictions

NZ's online advertising market soars to $62.58m in Q2, outpacing forecasts and highlighting digital media's ascension in the ad world.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2010
DeathSpank sequel announced
Gaming

DeathSpank sequel announced

Electronic Arts has announced DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue, the follow-up to the last month's downloadable action RPG DeathSpank.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2010
Express Data signs deal with Kaspersky
Customer Relationship Management

Express Data signs deal with Kaspersky

Express Data secures its role as Kaspersky's NZ corporate distributor, expanding its portfolio with leading anti-virus solutions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2010
PC out of puff?
Windows

PC out of puff?

Is your PC slowing down? iolo technologies' System Mechanic Business promises to restore speed and efficiency to aging computers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2010
Vanquish demo inbound
Gaming

Vanquish demo inbound

SEGA announces Vanquish demo, launching Sept 2 on Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network, featuring futuristic battle suits and intense action.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2010
Facebook streamlines Pages
Facebook

Facebook streamlines Pages

Facebook is overhauling Pages by removing application boxes and info sections, and narrowing application tabs, aiming for a streamlined browsing experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2010
BlackBerry App World update hits NZ
BlackBerry

BlackBerry App World update hits NZ

RIM's BlackBerry App World update launches in NZ with new payment options, improved app discovery, and BlackBerry ID for secure transfers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2010
Vodafone snaps up First Mobile
Unified Communications

Vodafone snaps up First Mobile

Vodafone acquires First Mobile, adding 77 New Zealand stores to its portfolio. The deal includes no store closures or job losses, says Vodafone.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2010
Tomizone partners with Skype
Unified Communications

Tomizone partners with Skype

Tomizone teams up with Skype, offering free Wi-Fi at hotspots for Skype users to stay connected. Winter Warmer Hotspots promo begins today.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2010
APAC smartphone market to skyrocket
Technology Gifts

APAC smartphone market to skyrocket

Asia-Pacific's smartphone market set to surge, with sales projected to hit 477 million units by 2015, up from 5% in 2009.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2010
Cisco's NZ partner team takes shape
Virtualisation

Cisco's NZ partner team takes shape

Cisco's NZ arm reshapes with a fresh partner team, aiming to boost its APAC growth by enhancing channel relations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2010
Judges named for NZ Open source awards
Open source

Judges named for NZ Open source awards

Seven open source experts to judge the 2010 Open Source Awards in Wellington on November 9th. Nominations close on September 15th.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2010
Halo: Reach leaks online
Gaming

Halo: Reach leaks online

Halo: Reach suffers early leak as hackers circumvent Xbox Live security, with gameplay videos and spoilers surfacing online ahead of Sept 14 release.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2010
Simms scalps second Renaissance head
Renaissance

Simms scalps second Renaissance head

Samuel Taylor scoops new role at Simms International, marking the second recent departure from Renaissance to join the firm.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2010
Google Maps tops 100 million
Marketing Technologies

Google Maps tops 100 million

Google Maps celebrates over 100m monthly users. Vic Gundotra encourages business owners to claim their free page.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2010
Hong Kong's broadband just got faster
Unified Communications

Hong Kong's broadband just got faster

Hong Kong's broadband leaps forward as PCCW, with Huawei's tech, doubles speeds to 42Mb/s, enhancing user experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2010
HP shrugs off Hurd drama in financials
HP

HP shrugs off Hurd drama in financials

HP reports a robust 11.4% revenue jump to $30.7 billion, unruffled by the recent departure of CEO Mark Hurd over expense scandal.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2010
Kiwi cracks 2010 MSPmentor report
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi cracks 2010 MSPmentor report

NZ's Jon Kalaugher, Naverisk CEO, hailed among global MSP elite in 2010 MSPmentor Top 250 for his standout managed services leadership.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2010