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Microsoft reports first quarterly loss in 26 years

Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Microsoft marks first quarter loss in 26 years, not from weak performance but due to a one-off $6.2bn write-down from a 2007 buy.
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Optimation deal to drive Google cloud in NZ

Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Optimation partners with Barbador to boost Google Cloud services in NZ, aiming to transform IT usage among local businesses.
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Liquidators list Maclean creditors

Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Failed IT firm Maclean Computing leaves 89 creditors, including tech giants and small businesses, $3m out of pocket as liquidation proceedings begin.
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Steve Sinofsky sets Windows 8 release date

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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Microsoft locks in 26 October for Windows 8 launch, promises upgrades and new PCs alongside Surface tablets, says Windows division chief.
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Do you forget your daily deal purchases?

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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If you’re a fan of so-called ‘daily deal’ sites, chances are you’ve experienced the frustration of paying for a deal.
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YouTube enables face blurring to protect dissidents

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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Google has launched a new tool which allows users to blur out faces in videos to protect themselves from government retribution.
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Apple forced to admit Samsung didn't copy iPad

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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A UK judge has ordered Apple to post notices on its website and in British newspapers stating Samsung didn't copy the iPad, a blow to Apple's legal battles.
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Maclean Computing reborn as Maclean Technology

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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The assets of family-owned IT company Maclean Computing are to be re-purchased by former CEO Chris Maclean under a new company name, Maclean Tech.
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$800k still unsettled in Renaissance sale

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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Over $800k in limbo following Renaissance's business sale to Exeed, amid pending disputes and legal assurances. Renaissance remains optimistic.
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Orcon throws down gauntlet with free fibre deal

Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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State-owned ISP offers consumers, schools and businesses UFB internet for $0 per month - so what's the catch?.
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Huawei NZ flying high

Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Huawei NZ's profits soar, defying scrutiny. Revenue jumps to $79.6m, with contracts boosting its footprint in NZ's telecom sector.
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VMware CEO Paul Maritz moves to EMC

Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Former top-ranking Microsoft executive named chief strategist of parent company; so who will take over his role?.
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New Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is pregnant

Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Marissa Mayer takes over as Yahoo CEO while revealing she's 6 months pregnant, showcasing the board's modern approach to leadership.
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Yahoo names Google's Marissa Mayer as new CEO

Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Marissa Mayer, formerly of Google, takes the helm as Yahoo's new CEO, marking the company's third leadership change in a year.
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Is your CV up to scratch? Find out online

Tue, 17th Jul 2012
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Unveil the secrets to a perfect CV with Careers NZ's new 'Know Your CV' online tool, ensuring your application stands out in today's job market.
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Maclean Computing placed into liquidation

Tue, 17th Jul 2012
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Family-run IT firm Maclean Computing enters liquidation after serving businesses since 1993, impacting 50 employees and numerous clients.
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Smaller, cheaper iPad coming this year: NYT

Tue, 17th Jul 2012
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Apple preps for tablet wars with a smaller, more affordable iPad, eagerly eyeing Amazon and Google's market share, reveals the NYT.
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Expo invites SMBs to weigh up supply partners

Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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Auckland's myBix Expo in October offers a rare chance for Kiwi SMBs to compare supply partners and snag top deals in a one-stop event.
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Telecom's Olympic Galaxy S III incentive

Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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London travel package worth $40,000 on offer for buyers of new Samsung smartphone. How does it compare with Vodafone's offer?.
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Second kiwi software company acquired by CCH

Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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CCH acquires Christchurch's Acclipse, marking its second NZ software firm buy in a year, a move set to transform accountant-client work.