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iDon't want to sue you… iDon't want to sue you either

Thu, 7th Aug 2014
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Apple and Samsung end patent disputes outside of US, but continue high-profile copyright battle in joint statement.
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Gentrack “deeply regrets” quick-fire downgrade

Thu, 7th Aug 2014
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Gentrack Group's financial results are likely to be lower than expected due to project delays and a dispute with a customer over payment.
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TV giants question Slingshot's interpretation of the law...

Thu, 7th Aug 2014
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TV giants clash with Slingshot over legal interpretations amid a heated debate on geo-blocking and content importation laws.
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Opinion: Broadcasters, it's over to you…

Thu, 7th Aug 2014
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Broadcasters face a call to evolve and champion local content over international imports, as audiences favour access over restriction.
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Apple iPhone 6 unveiling one month away…

Thu, 7th Aug 2014
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Apple gears to unveil the much-anticipated iPhone 6 on Sept 9, promising groundbreaking features that may set the world on fire.
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Kiwis unite as Ingram Micro quiz night raises $15k for Cure Kids

Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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HP dominates at Ingram Micro's quiz night, raising funds for charity. Former All Black Stu Wilson hosts the event.
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Kiwi students rule the world at Microsoft Imagine Cup Finals...

Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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A team of University of Auckland students has won $50k at the Microsoft Imagine Cup World Finals in Seattle for their app, Estimeet.
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The security experts' guide to the cloud...

Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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What do you get when you gather nine of the top IT thinkers to talk about cloud security? Professional advice and help with your cloud strategy.
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Internet Party: Digital drive will deliver 'truly responsive' Govt

Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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Internet Party's digital strategy promises a future of enhanced democracy and streamlined services for New Zealand, aiming for 'truly responsive' government.
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Top 10... Facebook baits

Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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Bitdefender unveils top 10 Facebook scams with 'who viewed your profile' at no.1, affecting thousands. Beware of 'free T-shirts' and fake giveaways.
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IT Profession welcomes 'path forward' for NZ online voting...

Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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NZ's IT professionals herald a new era as the govt explores online voting, with IITP praising a report that charts a secure, inclusive future.
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Telecom tells Kiwis... It's time for a 'Giganation'

Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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Telecom, set to rebrand as Spark New Zealand, champions Gigabit broadband speeds across NZ, ushering in the era of 'Giganation'.
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Labour unveils SMB policy… National rejects it

Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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Labour pledges to boost small business in government procurement, sparking criticism from National, who call the policy half-baked.
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TV3 joins Banned of Brothers... Blocks Slingshot adverts

Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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Slingshot's latest TV ads banned by TV3, Sky TV and TVNZ for featuring the Internet Service Provider's Global Mode service.
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TVNZ joins the party... Bans Slingshot adverts

Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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TVNZ bans Slingshot's 'Global Mode' ads, joining SKY in a move criticised as 'anti-competitive' by Slingshot GM.
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IT path opens as Microsoft NZ pledges million-dollar Tech Youth investment

Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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Microsoft NZ pledges $1m to High Tech Youth, aiming to bridge the IT gap for underserved Kiwi youth, boosting skills and career pathways.
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Let the Sky Fall… TV giant bans Slingshot adverts

Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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Sky TV bans Slingshot's Global Mode ads, calling them “unjustified and petty”. ISP claims move is censorship. #SkyTV #Slingshot #GlobalMode.
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Dimension Data takes Kiwi education to the cloud...

Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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Dimension Data New Zealand has partnered with Education New Zealand to improve its technology capabilities for marketing Kiwi education globally.
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Telecom makes bold online play with new Lightbox MD...

Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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New Zealand's new online TV service Lightbox has appointed Kym Niblock, a digital media leader, as its managing director.
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Amazon advances the 3D printing market... or does it?

Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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Amazon dips a toe in 3D printing with a personalised product store, but will it revolutionise the market? Early signs suggest not yet.