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EMC debuts innovative storage solutions to help businesses of all sizes efficiently manage burgeoning data, positioning itself at IT's forefront.

Apple reports record revenue and profit, with sales of Macs up 23%, iPhones up 86%, and iPads up 7.33 million. iPod sales dip 7%.

Global mobile broadband subscriptions are set to double in 2011, reaching 1 billion, driven by high-performance networks and varied devices, says Ericsson.

Steve Jobs announces a medical leave of absence, entrusting day-to-day operations at Apple to Tim Cook, sparking a 10% share drop.

Just when you thought it was safe to lock yourself into an iPhone 4 contract, word of a completely redesigned iPhone 5 handset emerges.

Microsoft names Waldo Kuipers as its new corporate affairs manager to guide on public policy issues and foster tech growth in New Zealand.

New specs for online ads unveiled: Formats include HTML to Flash with size limits set for optimal display across platforms.

An iPad-only 'newspaper' is currently in development at News Corp.'s Manhattan offices, reports the New York Times.

Event to feature Microsoft and Gartner speakers from New Zealand and around the Asia Pacific region - registration now live.

Vodafone Australia fires staff and contacts NSW Police after a serious security breach exposes customer data online.

Apple hints at ditching the home button on iPads and iPhones for advanced multi-touch gestures, fulfilling a longstanding vision of Steve Jobs.

Mitel appoints Richard McBee as CEO, eyeing growth with his 20+ years in telecoms and plans to steer the firm towards global expansion.

BlackBerry DEVCON Asia event plays host to new tools and services for BlackBerry Tablet OS and BlackBerry Smartphones.

Sony launches official PlayStation app, but NZ gamers must wait – no release date confirmed yet for Kiwi iPhone and Android users.

Apple is expected to announce the release date of the iPad 2 in the next few weeks, according to Kevin Rose, founder of content sharing site Digg.com.

'App Store' is a generic term that competitors should be able to use, Microsoft tells the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Video Panorama lets you quickly and easily compose amazing panorama images from video with 2 taps within one minute.

FileMaker launches a bold 60% discount on its business database app for iPhone and iPad, aiming to boost mobile productivity.

Verizon finally confirms iPhone 4 availability from Feb 10, ending months of speculation and pairing Apple's tech with Verizon's network.

Apple's Mac App Store hits over 1m downloads on its debut, amid excitement and a reported DRM hack, says CEO Steve Jobs.