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Free Battlefield: Bad Company 2 DLC hits March 31st

Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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EA announces free DLC for Battlefield: Bad Company 2, with two new multiplayer modes to be released on the same day as Modern Warfare 2's first map pack.
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Judge orders EMI not to meddle with Pink Floyd catalogue

Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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A judge has pleased Pink Floyd and their fans by saying that EMI group is not entitled to unbundle tracks from the band's albums for sale on iTunes.
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Fake Windows alert detected

Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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Warning issued about fake Windows update alert containing malware, tricking users into purchasing fake product.
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Human error blamed for increased recovery requests

Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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Recovery from the cloud is a business necessity and recovery requests are dramatically increasing due to human error, Kroll Ontrack has said.
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SPIN focus shifts to Auckland link in Pacific cable

Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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SPIN plans to challenge Southern Cross with a new Pacific cable landing in Auckland, signalling fresh competition in NZ's broadband market.
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iPad turns heads of some e-reader owners

Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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More than a quarter of current e-reader owners wish they'd waited for the iPad, according to a new consumer survey.
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Kiwi entrepreneurs announce international cable

Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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Rod Drury, Stephen Tindall and Sam Morgan have announced today they are backing the creation of an international cable to rival Telecom's Southern Cross Cable.
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Google Apps Marketplace welcomes NetSuite

Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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NetSuite's suite joins Google Apps Marketplace, offering cloud-based business operations and financial processes integration for real-time insights.
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Axis signs second NZ channel partner

Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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The network video provider has signed up Hills Electronic Security to distribute the full range of Axis products in New Zealand.
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OnLive US launch date, subs rate announced

Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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OnLive to transform PC and Mac gaming in US come June 17, offering high-end gaming without hardware upgrades at $14.95/month.
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Google/China resolution nears

Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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Google nears resolution with China over last year's phishing attacks, though details remain unclear. China offers severe punishment if given evidence.
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LogMeIn releases new pro version for Mac

Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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LogMeIn's newest version for Mac allows users to access their Macs on-the-go with an Internet connection or an iPhone.
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Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees

Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.
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New MW2 maps to hit XBL March 30th

Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Infinity Ward hints at first map pack for Modern Warfare 2, set to arrive on Xbox Live on March 30th. #Mapathy.
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Ingram Micro website still not working

Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Resellers report serious issues with Ingram Micro's new website, impacting their businesses. Integration problems and missing information cited.
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Harmonix announces Rock Band 3

Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Harmonix and MTV announce development of Rock Band 3, promising to revolutionize the music genre once again. Distribution by EA.
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FileMaker 11 released

Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Packing a variety of new features and a focus on easier database creation and ways to increase productivity, FileMaker 11 is now available.
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Cisco unveils super router

Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Cisco introduces the CRS-3, a super router that boasts 12 times the traffic capacity of its nearest rival, to propel the next-gen internet forward.
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Microsoft explains Apprentice involvement

Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Microsoft NZ turns Apprentice team's ideas into a real ad campaign, showcasing their Security Essentials on top sites from today.
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February's biggest IT threats named

Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Fortinet reveals February's top IT hazards, with ransomware leading amid a surge in spam campaigns, showcasing the evolving cyber threat landscape.