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ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom calls on African nations to enhance affordable internet access, equating the current digital deficit to a modern drought.

Industry analyst Ovum has said that CIO confidence in their ability to predict IT spending has been shattered.

Informatica's acquisition of Siperian has been applauded by strategic partners including HP, Capgemini, and Deloitte, for enhancing MDM solutions.

AVG is offering a three-for-one deal on Internet Security licences in a promotional campaign to benefit resellers.

Juniper Networks revolutionizes the Tokyo Stock Exchange with its arrownet technology, setting a new standard for global financial trading platforms.

Leigh Howard has been named Managing Director for Australia, while Wendy O'Keeffe continues to serve as Executive Vice President for the Asia Pacific region.

Around 30% of backups fail daily, leaving companies exposed, warns David Schneider of EMC's Back Up and Recovery Systems.

Vodafone has apologised to customers affected by a network failure in the weekend which affected customers in the Bay of Plenty.

Security and cost concerns are the biggest barriers in cloud adoption, according to the virtualisation, networking and SaaS firm.

Theresa Gattung's memoir, Bird on a Wire, challenges her successor's high salary and reflects on government regulation of Telecom's copper network.

Microsoft sets Office 2010 release for May 13th for businesses, consumer launch in June. Free upgrade from Office 2007 available.

Gentrack signs watertight deal Outpost Central and Gentrack have partnered to deliver real-time water consumption information to consumers.

The HR and software services provider has said it is to strengthen its business with the acquisition of the HR management division of Convergys.

RightNow unveils new Cloud Services Agreement, promising to redefine cloud computing with client-focused solutions free from hidden costs.

ISPs make more profit from data caps than the underlying broadband service, says ISPANZ president Jamie Cairns.

Confirming an official release date, Apple has announced that the iPad will hit US shelves on April 3rd, with pre-orders starting next week.

Apple is reportedly planning to move iTunes video libraries into the cloud, following talks with content providers.

Epson launches interactive 450Wi projector, a revolutionary tool transforming any surface into a networked multimedia touch-screen.

Despite rumours of shortages, Apple's iPad set to hit US shelves on March 26th, with Foxconn ensuring up to 700,000 units for launch.

Commerce Commission and Internet NZ challenge plan to restrict NZ phone numbers to paying Telecoms Carriers Forum members.