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InternetNZ launches 3 Strikes site
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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copyright
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file sharing
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internetnz
InternetNZ launches a website to prepare for the new copyright laws taking effect on Sept 1, focusing on advocacy and awareness.
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Samsung agrees to put tablet on hold
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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smartphones
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Samsung halts Galaxy Tab 10.1's Australasian launch amidst Apple's 'blatant copying' lawsuit, casting uncertainty over the tablet's future.
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New Zealand’s cheapest Android smartphone - Updated
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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Huawei and Telecom offer internet-capable handset for under $200, Vodafone matches with limited-edition Warriors device.
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Telecom tempting XT customers with package deal
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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phone
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telecom
Telecom offers XT network customers a new Total Home Mobile package, featuring 29c/min mobile calls, 300 texts, and 20GB internet for NZD $99 in major cities.
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Vodafone traffic doubles in 12 months
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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smartphones
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telco
Vodafone's network sees traffic surge, doubling in a year, as smartphone adoption skyrockets among consumers and businesses in NZ.
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Three new members for NZICT board
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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kordia
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datacom
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nzict
NZICT board welcomes new faces from Datacom, IBM, and Hewlett-Packard, injecting fresh expertise into the industry group's leadership.
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Duo launches portable solar device chargers
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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duo
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solar power
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distributors
Duo unveils new solar chargers, aiming to power the growing mobile workforce's devices on the go, offering up to 44 hours of extra phone battery.
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Google and Facebook confirm 'acquihires'
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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google
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facebook
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social media
Google and Facebook snag startups for talent, not tech, marking a trend in 'acquihires' as they chase skilled hands over flashy gadgets.
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Square Enix rescues True Crime: Hong Kong
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
Cancelled project True Crime: Hong Kong saved by Square Enix, set for release under a new name by the original Canadian developers.
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Check Point releases new software, hardware
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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dc
Check Point unveils the RF75.20 software blade for improved URL filtering, alongside new 21400 and 61000 hardware offerings for data centres and carriers.
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Ingram Micro secures Playbook tablets
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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smartphones
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blackberry
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Ingram Micro exclusively distributes Blackberry's Playbook in NZ, as part of a wider deal with Research In Motion, challenging top tablet rivals.
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Hewlett-Packard targets big players
Tue, 2nd Aug 2011
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virtualisation
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daas
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healthtech
Hewlett-Packard unveils Next Generation Desktop, aiming to simplify networks for government, healthcare, and finance giants with Microsoft and Citrix.
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NZ pay packets rising
Tue, 2nd Aug 2011
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employment
NZ sees a 3.1% surge in average salaries to $72,277, as employers aim to keep top talent amidst a post-recession wage rise.
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Warning for iPhone users
Tue, 2nd Aug 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
NZ Police warn iPhone and iPad owners against using tracking features to confront thieves, advising them to contact authorities for safety.
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Microsoft Dynamics 2012 launched
Tue, 2nd Aug 2011
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microsoft
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Reseller expects strong uptake, with one West Coast dairy co-op already working on implementing the solution in its business.
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Eve Online players rewarded for sharing
Tue, 2nd Aug 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ccp
Eve Online rewards its players with in-game currency for sharing their universe's memories, as the first Eve is Real campaign milestone is hit.
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Ingram Micro showcase next week
Tue, 2nd Aug 2011
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distributors
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partners
Ingram Micro's annual showcases in Auckland and Wellington to feature over 50 exhibitors, seminars, and top suppliers like Microsoft.
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34% of online shopping dollars going offshore
Tue, 2nd Aug 2011
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pwc
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online shopping
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pricewaterhousecoopers
A PwC study predicts New Zealand's online shopping market to hit NZD $2.68 billion this year, with 34% spent on international sites.
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Toshiba's RWC push
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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toshiba
Toshiba gears up for a high-impact RWC sponsorship with an innovative push into NZ's PC market, blending TV and PC tech for a connected future.
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Channel businesses on prowl for new staff
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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windows
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resellers
Resellers and systems integrators are looking for more staff according to one recruitment agency, which says that poses some challenges for employers.