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QV signs on Revera

Tue, 26th Jan 2010
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State-owned valuation and property information company Quotable Value (QV) has signed a seven-figure contract with Revera.
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Apple reports all-time highest revenue and profit

Tue, 26th Jan 2010
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Apple shatters records with a quarterly revenue of $15.68 billion, marking an all-time high and propelling annual figures over $50 billion.
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Modest yet solid recovery for ANZ IT

Tue, 26th Jan 2010
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According to the latest Ovum report, the ANZ IT services market will show a modest recovery with growth above 4.
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Rural women slam govt broadband plan

Tue, 26th Jan 2010
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The organisation that represents rural households is calling on the government to rethink its $300 million plan to upgrade rural broadband infrastructure.
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Jobs calls the Apple tablet 'the most important thing I've ever done'

Mon, 25th Jan 2010
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Steve Jobs heralds Apple's impending tablet as his most crucial innovation ever, fuelling intense speculation ahead of its launch.
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Duo not worried about Simms Australia deal

Mon, 25th Jan 2010
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Duo maintains confidence despite Simms taking over IronKey's retail distribution in Australia, citing no impact on NZ partners and new growth opportunities.
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Kordia's international cable delayed

Mon, 25th Jan 2010
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network infrastructure
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kordia
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southern cross cable
Kordia's plans for New Zealand's second international cable face a four-month delay due to the imminent sale of its Australian partner PIPE Networks.
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ICT Research Forum developed to drive economic growth

Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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uc
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microsoft
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collaboration
The new ICT Research Forum will focus on making recommendations on the development and growth of the local software economy.
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Epson talks deals and market share

Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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Epson slashes home theatre projector prices amid strong market performance, aiming to stay competitive without overtaking the top spot.
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China's texting to be censored

Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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china telecom
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china mobile
China implements stricter measures on text messaging, with content deemed “illegal or unhealthy” leading to suspension of privileges.
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Mass Effect 2 launch trailer unveiled

Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Electronic Arts and BioWare tantalise fans with the official launch trailer for Mass Effect 2, promising an epic adventure less than a week away.
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Legal row crucial to digital TV

Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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A complex legal battle involving Microsoft and TiVo could affect the future of digital video recorders (DVRs).
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Apple to host iTunes libraries in the cloud?

Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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Apple might soon host iTunes libraries in the cloud, following its buyout of Lala, hinting at major changes ahead.
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Emergency patch issued for Internet Explorer

Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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Microsoft rolls out an emergency patch for Internet Explorer after a breach linked to Google's China staff, raising global cybersecurity alarms.
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Nokia's Ovi Maps navigation now free

Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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languages
Nokia has now announced that its Ovi Maps navigation service is now free of charge on its range of smartphones.
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Aussie 'Web blackout' protest next week

Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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censorship
Australian websites are set to go dark next week in protest against the federal government's proposed compulsory Internet filtering.
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Smartpay to update taxis with EFTPOS

Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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smartpay
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demand
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axis
Smartpay will upgrade over 800 Co-Op Taxis in Auckland with its Cadmus EFTPOS terminals, heralding a fully online payment system transformation.
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2degrees backer a formidable foe

Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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uc
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vodafone
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partners
John Stanton, 2degrees backer, shares insights and long-term investment plans at Auckland event, highlighting his experience and commitment.
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Microsoft changes NZ Partner Awards

Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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partner programmes
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resellers
Microsoft revamps NZ Partner Awards, expanding categories to better recognise excellence, with aims to propel local partners onto the global stage.
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Youngsters gripped by technology

Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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kids
Kids today are entertainment media junkies, spending more than 50 hours a week with their cell phone, music player or game console, according to a US study.