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Tablets on the slide BlackBerry? Not just yet

Tue, 7th May 2013
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BlackBerry's CEO predicts tablets will wane in 5 years, yet IDC data shows a 142.4% surge in shipments, challenging his view.
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Is illegal Dotcom data held overseas?

Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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Kim Dotcom alleges that illegal information gathered by New Zealand intelligence is stored overseas, urging the 88 wrongly spied-upon Kiwis to act.
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Now playing: Twitter #music

Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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Twitter launches #music, a new service using tweet trends to find your next favourite track, transforming how we discover music online.
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BlackBerry: High Z10 returns? You're having a laugh

Mon, 15th Apr 2013
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BlackBerry has denied rumours that the Z10 is struggling for sales, insisting that returns are actually exceeding sales in the US.
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Multi billion-dollar company on the horizon for Orion?

Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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Health firm celebrates 20 years in business this week, hoping to capitalise on an upcoming decade of change to become a multi billion-dollar company.
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Cheeky underdog BlackBerry slams iOS

Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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BlackBerry CEO claims iOS is outdated, touting superior multitasking on new devices as a key to overtake Apple's market dominance.
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The credit card is dead, long live the digital wallet

Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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MasterCard and Visa signal a shift in strategy, moving towards mobile payments and the beginning of the post-card era.
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Who is Sandvine and why should ISPs care?

Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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Cisco's failed acquisition led to the birth of Sandvine, a Canadian telecoms specialist targeting further growth in Asia.
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Super Bowl XLVII on Facebook

Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Super Bowl XLVII sparked massive chatter on Facebook, becoming 2012's second most-discussed event after the US election.
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BB10: Re-designed Re-engineered and Re-invented

Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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BlackBerry unveils its transformative BB10 and new LTE smartphones in New York, promising a cutting-edge mobile computing experience.
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Microsoft grows Surface family

Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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Microsoft set to expand its Surface lineup with the Pro model, boasting laptop power in a tablet, launching in the US and Canada on Feb 9.
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Waikato students win place at international 24hr CaseIT comp

Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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Students to represent New Zealand at a 24hr IT business case competition in Canada, where it will compete against 15 teams from top international universities.
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Java security concerns not over yet

Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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The recently discovered vulnerability has been finally patched by Oracle, but exploitation continues on computers that have not been updated.
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Microsoft rings in New Year with retail boost

Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
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Microsoft unveils expansion of its retail stores across America, bolstering its 2012 success with new locations announced.
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Nintendo lunches TVii

Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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Nintendo launches TVii for Wii U in North America, promising a unified second-screen experience for TV, cable, and on-demand services.
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Top 10 overused professional buzzwords 2012

Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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As 2013 nears, LinkedIn reveals creative and motivated remain top overused buzzwords among its now 187 million global members.
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Microsoft increases production after Surface surge

Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Microsoft ramps up Surface production, expanding retail presence globally amid surging demand for its popular tablet.
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Telecom slashes data roaming costs

Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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Telecom cuts data roaming costs dramatically, introducing a flat daily rate for travellers, starting 21 December. Say goodbye to bill shocks!.
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Channel capitalising on cyber security?

Wed, 5th Dec 2012
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The increasing awareness of cyber security issues and low awareness of smartphone security are creating an opportunity for resellers to create new business.
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New Zealand fails to make tech grade

Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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New Zealand's top cities, including Auckland and Wellington, failed to crack the Global Startup Ecosystem Index's top 20 tech hubs, unlike Sydney and Melbourne.