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PM celebrates with Mako Networks

Fri, 5th Feb 2010
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PM John Key lauds Mako Networks' groundbreaking PCI DSS solution, highlighting New Zealand's need to innovate and invest GBP £1.5b in high-speed networks.
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Copyright ruling pleases ISPs

Fri, 5th Feb 2010
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An Australian court has ruled ISPs aren't liable for customers' illegal downloads, a decision welcomed by New Zealand's ISPs and boosting iiNet's share price.
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Fallout: New Vegas dated, trailer launched

Fri, 5th Feb 2010
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Fallout: New Vegas release period and trailer unveiled by Bethesda, with Obsidian Entertainment at the helm, featuring a team from Black Isles.
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RSA's 2010 approach

Thu, 4th Feb 2010
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RSA's VP of Product and Management and Strategy, Sam Curry, spoke on emerging security trends and the obstacles facing smaller companies in the coming year.
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TelstraClear tries again with Vodafone

Thu, 4th Feb 2010
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TelstraClear has re-launched a suite of mobile products aimed at businesses today as part of a new agreement with Vodafone.
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Critical patches released for iPhone

Thu, 4th Feb 2010
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Apple issues patch for critical flaws in iPhone and iPod touch devices, including vulnerabilities in CoreAudio, ImageIO and WebKit technologies.
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NZICT announces two new board members

Thu, 4th Feb 2010
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The organisation today announced that Gen-i CEO Chris Quin and Dell NZ Country Manager Mike Hill will join the NZICT board.
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Skype working on 3G iPhone and iPad apps

Thu, 4th Feb 2010
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Skype promises 3G calling on iPhone soon, citing need for optimal audio quality and teases a Skype app for the iPad.
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THQ announces blockbuster sequels for next year

Thu, 4th Feb 2010
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THQ unveils anticipated sequels to fan favourites including 'Red Faction: Guerilla' and 'Darksiders', set to launch in the 2011 fiscal year.
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Bootlegged software users urged to get patches

Thu, 4th Feb 2010
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Microsoft urges users of pirated Windows to install security patches without fear of punishment to combat malware spread.
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BioShock 2 trailer released

Wed, 3rd Feb 2010
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2K Marin unveils the eagerly anticipated BioShock 2 trailer, featuring the iconic Big Daddy. Dive back into Rapture's depths next week.
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Online sellers told to be careful

Wed, 3rd Feb 2010
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The Commerce Commission warns online sellers to comply with the law after a TradeMe seller was caught attempting to fix prices for LED bicycle lights.
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Google pulls the plug on IE6

Wed, 3rd Feb 2010
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Google will cease support for Internet Explorer 6 from March, citing security flaws and outdated technology as reasons for the decision.
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Apple boss slams Google, Adobe

Wed, 3rd Feb 2010
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs slams Google and Adobe, calling Flash “buggy” and accusing Google of wanting to “kill the iPhone”.
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New boss at InternetNZ, sort of

Wed, 3rd Feb 2010
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Vikram Kumar, ex-State Services Commission and Telecom manager, is appointed CEO of InternetNZ's policy and shared services units, with limited oversight.
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NetApp's role in Avatar

Wed, 3rd Feb 2010
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Avatar generates record-breaking amount of data, forcing Weta Digital to partner with NetApp for innovative storage solution.
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Intergen earns world-first Microsoft certification

Wed, 3rd Feb 2010
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Intergen becomes world's first to receive SharePoint Elite certification, marking a milestone in Microsoft partnership and highlighting NZ's tech leadership.
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Simms International signs on BDM

Wed, 3rd Feb 2010
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Simms International appoints industry veteran Benjamin Kwan as BDM to boost Dell SMB products' distribution in New Zealand.
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Camera in the iPad?

Wed, 3rd Feb 2010
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Speculation mounts as an empty space for a camera is discovered in the iPad's design, hinting at future versions featuring iSight.
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We want a say in XT review - TUANZ

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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Major users are demanding input into Telecom's independent review into why the XT Network crashed twice in two months.