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Vodafone Data Angel helps combat bill shock
Mon, 14th May 2012
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Vodafone launches Data Angel, a world-first service to prevent 'bill shock' by monitoring data usage and stopping consumption at 100%.
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More pain for Yahoo as CEO departs
Mon, 14th May 2012
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Yahoo reels as CEO Scott Thompson exits over resume scandal, with investor critic awarded board seat in dramatic upheaval.
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Maxnet pulls Fyx 'global mode'
Mon, 14th May 2012
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Maxnet's Fyx has discontinued its 'global mode', allowing access to international content, days after launch, amid legal scrutiny.
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Telecom to trial LTE this year
Mon, 14th May 2012
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Telecom to kick off 4G trials despite 700MHz spectrum uncertainty, eyeing data boom and smart device surge. Trials to start later this year.
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Compac Sorting Equipment takes top Hi-Tech award
Mon, 14th May 2012
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Compac Sorting Equipment, Auckland-based manufacturer of fruit and vegetable sorting, has taken out the top award at the 2012 NZ Hi-Tech Awards.
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Alcatel-Lucent bringing broadband to Tonga
Fri, 11th May 2012
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Tonga teams up with Alcatel-Lucent to forge broadband links via undersea cable, enhancing connectivity for its 100,000 residents.
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Smartphone ownership skyrocketing: IDC
Fri, 11th May 2012
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Smartphone ownership in New Zealand households has surged from 13% to 44% in just one year, according to a report by IDC.
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Sony targets 10 million Vita sales
Fri, 11th May 2012
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Despite ongoing losses, Sony aims to sell 10 million Playstation Vitas this year, hinting at potential new reveals ahead of E3.
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Vendors selected for govt managed services panel
Fri, 11th May 2012
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Gen-i, Datacom and Fujitsu come out on top of procurement project led by new Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI).
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Trailer: Max Payne 3
Fri, 11th May 2012
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Rockstar teases fans with a gritty final trailer for Max Payne 3, launching May 18. Expect noir vibes and authentic gameplay impressions.
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Resume error not my fault: Yahoo CEO
Fri, 11th May 2012
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Reports say Scott Thompson has claimed an executive placement firm introduced the erroneous qualification before he started work with PayPal.
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Hoodie hoopla: will fashion hurt the Facebook IPO?
Fri, 11th May 2012
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Mark Zuckerberg has been pitching to Wall Street all this week, but one analyst's comments about his attire have attracted all the attention.
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Why Chorus investors are scared
Thu, 10th May 2012
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The Commerce Commission's latest move appears to signal bad news for the fibre network company; what's really going on?.
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HP means business with new enterprise products
Thu, 10th May 2012
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HP unveils a massive refresh in its enterprise line, launching the EliteBook Folio 9470m ultrabook and a range of enhanced tech for businesses.
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Virtual-to-cloud - and on to the 'super network'
Thu, 10th May 2012
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How enterprise-grade applications like mobile computing and IP voice and video will strain enterprise networks - and what to do about it.
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Interactive Intelligence takes customer service mobile
Thu, 10th May 2012
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New software platform aims to help businesses enable self-service while offering easy transitions to contact centre assistants.
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Angry Birds tops 1 billion downloads
Thu, 10th May 2012
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Angry Birds hits a staggering 1 billion downloads, as Rovio teases future projects and celebrates with a thank-you video.
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Game of Pirates
Thu, 10th May 2012
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Game of Thrones S2 on course to be 2012's top pirated series, with over 25m downloads, raising concerns for HBO's funding future.
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Chris Quin to fill gap as Telecom CEO
Thu, 10th May 2012
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Chris Quin steps in as interim CEO of Telecom, bridging the gap until Simon Moutter assumes the role in September, following Paul Reynolds' exit.
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Microsoft awards StorageCraft gold ISV competency
Wed, 9th May 2012
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StorageCraft secures gold ISV status in Microsoft Partner Network, boosting their visibility and affirming their technology's prowess.