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Digital literacy productivity worth $1.7 billion

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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Implementing a digital literacy standard in New Zealand could boost national productivity by NZD $1.7 billion annually, NZCS's latest report reveals.
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Acronis introduces free deduplication offer

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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management
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software
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pc hardware
Acronis to offer free deduplication solution with new purchases of its backup software, aiming to help businesses cut storage costs.
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Command and Conquer 4 in open beta

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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EA launches multiplayer beta for Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight, offering players a taste of the game's new features and 5v5 multiplayer mode.
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Telecom stumps up $5m for XT compensation

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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Telecom pledges USD $5m for XT outage compensation, offering free calls, texts, and data, while also donating USD $250,000 to local charities.
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Kiwis develop 21 games in 48 hours

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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NZ creativity shines as 60 locals join global frenzy to develop 21 games in 48 hours, tackling the theme of 'deception'.
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XT compo event

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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customers
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telecom
Telecom is turning its proposal to compensate customers affected by the XT outage last week into a media event.
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Dell partners with Simms International in NZ

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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partner programmes
Dell appoints Simms International as its New Zealand distributor for SMB products, enhancing its local presence and aligning with its global expansion strategy.
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Microsoft on the hunt for road warriors

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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As a part of its initiative to deliver Microsoft Office 2010 to New Zealand businesses, Microsoft is seeking five road warriors for four-month contracts.
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Keen response to govt's $1.5b broadband plan

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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Govt's $1.5b broadband plan draws eager responses, with 33 proposals from 18 entities, including an international operator, for the UFB initiative.
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Proporta Soft Feel Silicone Case

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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apple
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apple iphone
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technology gifts
Give your Apple iPhone 3GS a hand in the strength (and style) stakes with the Proporta Soft Feel Silicone Case.
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Remote Control

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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logitech
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tablets
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vevo
Kiwi firms tackle global expansion: Employing local presences abroad and innovative remote working tech to thrive in international markets.
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Regulatory junkies no more

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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TUANZ has been the user's voice for over 20 years, and for half that time it's been led by chief executive Ernie Newman.
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Flight of the contact centre

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Contact centres rise as strategic assets in organisations, extending beyond cost-saving to spearhead financial and strategic alignment.
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What to expect in 2010

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Predictions from leading figures in New Zealand telecommunicationsThe government's Ultra Fast Broadband initiative is not going to work in its current format.
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Chief Executive Farmside

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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uc
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rural schools
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broadband
Rural schools face up to a six-year wait for fibre broadband, but satellite technology could bring high-speed internet connections within months.
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Left 4 Dead 2

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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digital entertainment
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Left 4 Dead 2 revitalises the undead genre, blending enthralling gameplay with a deep dive into America's gothic South.
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Invizimals

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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digital entertainment
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Invizimals turns gamers into hunters with the PSP, but its tedious gameplay and challenging monster capture may not charm all.
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Style Boutique

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Style Boutique review: More than just tween allure, it dishes real biz savvy alongside runway dreams for budding DS stylists.
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Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Sony's belated release, 'Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier', lands on PSP and PS2 with mixed feelings – new flights but faded visuals disappoint.
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Buzz: Quiz World

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Quiz games can all be pretty similar when you think about it; all you need to do is answer a series of questions correctly.