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MYOB debuts new cloud-era tools, investing $75m over 3 years to rejuvenate its accounting software, catering to desktop and Mac users.

Telecom launches budget brand 'Skinny' to lure users from outdated CDMA network, aiming at young, low-spenders with deals from $4/week.

Vodafone expands BestMate plans to include Telecom and 2degrees contacts, boosting inclusivity in response to Commerce Commission concerns.

MailGuard is reviving its presence in NZ, seeking partners for a program aimed at enhancing SMB email security and driving revenue.

Nokia set to plunge into the tablet market with a Windows 8 device by June, expanding its alliance with Microsoft, says Nokia France chief.

Gen-i bolsters cloud services with ReadyCloud Backup, hosted in NZ for enhanced data security, tapping into UFB's potential for businesses.

Tech giants including Google and Facebook decry US piracy bill, warning it could stifle innovation and threaten jobs.

Intergen and Qual IT team up to embed testing early in development, tackling the costly 'afterthought' approach in NZ's IT sector.

A personal cloud allows you to keep all your content in one safe place on your home network. Share files, stream media, and access your content.

Techtonics, which has offices in Wellington and Auckland, bested more than 220 partner companies in the region.

System based on open standards offers 30% lower bandwidth consumption than industry average, Australia boss says.

Facebook faces backlash as users encounter explicit content and a warning of a potential 'Fawkes Virus' attack looms from Anonymous.

Massey University's ecentre celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week, fostering startups and innovation on campus.

Aastra aims to redefine its global presence, targeting New Zealand's SMB market with new products, shedding its Ericsson heritage.

LinkedIn shareholders to offload 6.7M shares, hoping to gather roughly $500M for development, alongside the company selling further 1.3M shares.

Arthur Levinson becomes chairman of Apple, stepping into the role after the loss of founder Steve Jobs. Disney CEO Bob Iger also joins the board.

Soft Solutions now offers 3CX IP telephony, targeting Unified Communications growth. A boon for businesses stuck with outdated PABX systems.

Distribution Central bolsters its NZ presence, appointing tech veteran Stewart Williams to drive expansion and team growth.

Modern Warfare 3 storms the gaming world, eclipsing rivals with jaw-dropping action and enhanced multiplayer modes, but does it deliver beyond the spectacle?.

Previously confined to clunky foot mats or tracking remotes, Kinect's body tracking offered the technology the genre desperately needed to go mainstream.