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Multiserver

Microsoft launches new MultiPoint Server

Wed, 3rd Mar 2010
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Microsoft launches MultiPoint Server, boosting affordable tech in education by enabling shared computer access for multiple users.
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IBM cuts head count

Wed, 3rd Mar 2010
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IBM slashes over 1,500 jobs, representing a minor fraction of its 400,000-strong global workforce, as reported by the Associated Press.
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Ingram Micro's email slip-up

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Ingram Micro faces backlash after mistakenly CC'ing an email to hundreds, sparking a review of their email etiquette.
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M86 says new announcements coming

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Jeremy Hulse, VP APAC for M86 Security, has told IT Brief that the company has several announcements planned for the year ahead.
Acta

Call for submissions on controversial ACTA negotiations

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Commerce Minister Simon Power calls for public submissions ahead of contentious ACTA negotiations in Wellington that will tackle digital copyright enforcement.
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Ingram Micro website issues identified

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Ingram Micro's new website, which experienced performance issues at launch, has since gained stability and improved performance, according to MD Gary Bigwood.
Gaming

[UPDATE 2] End of the ApocalyPS3?

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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ApocalyPS3 crisis averted as PlayStation 3 users regain access to games and PSN, with a fix for lost data also emerging.
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Aussies fall prey to scams

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Australians lose nearly $70m to online scams, with victims ensnared by romance and lottery hoaxes, says consumer watchdog.
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[UPDATE] Countdown to automatic PS3 fix?

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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PS3 owners hold their breath as a midnight GMT fix could bring bricked consoles back to life, after a bizarre calendar glitch leaves many offline.
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Tandberg Data steps towards full service provider

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Tandberg Data shifts its strategy with the DPS2000 NAS Series, aiming to transform from a tape vendor to a full service data protection provider for SMBs.
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New IE exploit detected

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Microsoft is racing to patch a new Internet Explorer vulnerability that could let hackers control PCs via a malicious web page and an F1 key press.
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Support ending soon for some Windows users

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Microsoft has issued use-by deadlines for more Windows<br />products - meaning full support for them will soon cease.
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M86 expands cloud security solutions

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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M86 Security expands its cloud security portfolio with three new solutions, catering to mobile users, email safety for SMBs, and comprehensive threat reporting.
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PS3 bug fix in development

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Sony targets fix for PS3 bug within 24 hrs, advising non-slim console owners to halt usage due to a severe clock glitch affecting game play.
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Social Networking and Privacy

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Your digital identity is at risk every time you go online. From social networks to casual web browsing, ensure your privacy with these tips.
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AN ONGOING EDUCATION

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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New Zealand faces a significant IT skills gap due to a lack of certification among employees, a trend that hinders their ability to adapt to software changes.
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SOMETHING, SOMETHING, SOMETHING DARKSIDE

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Family Guy lampoons Star Wars again with 'Something, Something, Something Darkside', blending iconic sci-fi with irreverent humour.
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The third dimension

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Ready or not, 3D televisions, games and Blu-ray discs are coming this year. Chris Leggett asks the experts what we need to know and whether we should care.
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DRESS FOR THE OCCASION

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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The importance of dressing appropriately for business events and understanding dress codes. Dress for your host and project the right image.
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YOU CALL THAT CUSTOMER SERVICE?

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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In a tale of neglected customer service, a bank's promise falls short, leaving a traveller stranded and a family distressed.