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Screen problem could delay iPad 3
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Apple's iPad 3 faces launch delays due to screen production issues, casting shadows on its highly anticipated release.
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Google to acquire Motorola Mobility - Updated
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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smartphones
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google
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htc
Google snaps up Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn, gaining 24,500 patents and sparking curiosity over its Android partners' future.
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Xero scores $4m from govt R & D grant
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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fintech
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financial systems
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government
Xero secures USD $4m from the NZ government in the latest R&D grant round, part of a USD $321m initiative aimed at boosting tech innovation.
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Game Review: Call of Juarez: the Cartel
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Call of Juarez: the Cartel fails to tastefully tackle U.S.-Mexico drug war issues, marred by poor gameplay and stereotypical characters.
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Datacom completes 'satisfactory' trading year
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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software development
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datacom
Datacom announces a 'satisfactory' year with an 8.7% revenue increase and profit growth, despite a shift in net profits due to costs.
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Huawei on target
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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smartphones
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cfo
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financial results
Huawei's 2011 H1 results show robust growth with revenue up 11% to CNY98.3 billion (NZ$18.5 billion) and operating profit at CNY12.4 billion (NZ$2.3 billion).
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Battlefield 3 to require EA's Origin
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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twitter
DICE confirms that Battlefield 3 will require EA's Origin client on PC, sparking disappointment among Steam users who must install another game client.
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Govt agencies to improve data access
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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government
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open data
The government aims to proactively publish non-personal and non-classified data from its agencies, making it accessible for free or at a reasonable cost.
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Errors spell disaster for online businesses
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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malware
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uc
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cybersecurity
Spelling and grammar errors can cripple online sales, says entrepreneur Charles Duncombe, who saw revenue double after correcting mistakes on his website.
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Big funding boost for POS software start up
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
NZ's Vend secures massive funding from Europe, set to lead a retail revolution with its innovative cloud-based POS solutions.
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Copyright law 'will not and cannot work'
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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copyright
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isp
ISP CEO criticises new copyright law, urging for an overhaul in content delivery to meet consumer needs, effective from Sept 1.
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Norton, Bitdefender enhance Android security
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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bitdefender
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symantec
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norton
Norton and Bitdefender have launched new Android security features to combat malware and theft, offering users enhanced protection and peace of mind.
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New Kiwibank campaign imitates FPS game
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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fintech
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youtube
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kiwibank
Kiwibank's new 'Green Ops' campaign channels FPS game energy to win over customers with an immersive, gamified marketing approach.
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Kiwi CMS company launches online studio
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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it training
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ecm
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martech
Contegro, a Kiwi CMS company, has launched an online training studio to expand its global reach, enabling designers to manage websites without developers.
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Six tips for evaluating your business processes
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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risk & compliance
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erp
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collaboration
In today's competitive market, medium-sized businesses must evaluate their processes and IT solutions. Here are six tips to help ensure productivity and growth.
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The customer service balancing act
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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crm
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martech
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customer service
In NZ, 1 in 5 face poor telco service, highlighting the challenge businesses face in offering effective customer support while managing costs.
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Facebook and Google upping their game
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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google
Facebook and Google ignite a digital showdown, broadening their rivalry into gaming with feature updates and popular titles.
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Game review: Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet dazzles with its striking art, hypnotic music, and puzzle-rich gameplay. This XBLA game is a hit worth downloading.
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Copyright law could sting businesses
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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copyright
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clearswift
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internetnz
Facing a new copyright law, UK businesses must act now to avoid being penalised for employees' illegal downloads, warns experts.
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Kiwis admit to losing over $750,000
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Kiwis report losing over $750,000 to online scams in a year, revealing a fraction of a wider issue, according to NetSafe.