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Google reports 23% year-on-year growth

Fri, 16th Apr 2010
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Google reports revenue increase of 23% for first quarter, reaffirms commitment to innovation and heavy investment.
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Symantec passes consulting business to channel

Mon, 12th Apr 2010
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In an effort to extend its consulting business, Symantec is shifting its consulting services strategy to work with qualified channel partners.
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Apple sold 300,000 iPads on first day

Tue, 6th Apr 2010
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Apple's iPad launch day success: Over 300,000 units fly off the shelves, alongside a million apps and numerous e-books purchased.
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America under the gun

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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America is chocka block with firearms. Since 1960, more than a million Americans have died from firearm homicides.
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New initiative for US internet privacy

Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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A think tank has been formed in the US calling for better internet user privacy in a new online civil right initiative called Digital Due Process.
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President Obama hacked

Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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A 24 year old man has been arrested by French police after he allegedly hacked the President of the United States' Twitter account.
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Head of XT resigns

Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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Telecom has announced its director of mobile Paul Hamburger<br />will leave the company when his contract expires in July.
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Newest ACTA leak reveals NZ's caution

Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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The latest ACTA leak shows New Zealand's caution, opposing broader powers and ISP liabilities that the US, EU, and Japan seek to include.
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Exclusive: Symantec eyes government data strategy role

Wed, 24th Mar 2010
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Symantec hopes to play a significant role in Australia's 15-year data centre strategy, leveraging its strong government relationships, says VP Craig Scroggie.
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[UPDATE] Google redirects, China retaliates

Tue, 23rd Mar 2010
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The decision by Google to move some of its Chinese search<br />services to Hong Kong may have kept its promise that searches on Google.
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Apple board member passes away at 71

Fri, 19th Mar 2010
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In tribute to Apple board member Jerome [Jerry] York, Apple's US website has been dedicated solely to his memory.
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Report: US responsible for most malicious websites

Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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A research study has revealed that most malicious websites are hosted on US servers and not in other countries like China.
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The difference between NZ and US - Zeacom

Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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NZ lags behind the US in customer service automation, but Zeacom's CEO believes there's time to catch up amid recession contrasts.
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Telecom bites back on cable

Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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Telecom International CEO Matt Crockett critiqued Pacific Fibre's $900 million cable project, questioning its geographic feasibility and latency claims.
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Microsoft dates Office 2010

Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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Microsoft sets Office 2010 release for May 13th for businesses, consumer launch in June. Free upgrade from Office 2007 available.
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Devnet eyes NZ Offisync resellers

Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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Craig Deveson, CEO of Devnet, is searching for 'strategic resellers' for the Google Apps - Microsoft Office solution.
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Apple files lawsuit against HTC

Wed, 3rd Mar 2010
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Apple sues HTC over iPhone tech, hinting at a deeper battle with Google over Android's use of patented innovations.
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Call for submissions on controversial ACTA negotiations

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Commerce Minister Simon Power calls for public submissions ahead of contentious ACTA negotiations in Wellington that will tackle digital copyright enforcement.
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Report: Cloud computing is fastest growing tech

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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According to an IDC report, cloud computing is becoming the fastest growing technology within the high tech sectors.
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The selling point

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Digital signage, while gaining traction in retail, faces confusion and challenges despite potential for enhancing customer experience.