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Final talks on mobile termination rates see telecom giants clash, with 2degrees retracting offers as Vodafone and Telecom propose cuts.

Telecom has met the deadline to produce accounting separation reports – but is asking for a variation on milestones its wholesale service is required to meet.

Since 2degrees launched in August 42,500 mobile users have ported their number to the fledging mobile carrier – 85% from Vodafone.

Hundreds of open source software aficionados will congregate in Wellington this January for the Linux.conf.au conference (LCA2010).

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and Gen-i have extended their relationship for another three years with the signing of a new licensing contract.

The number of SKY channels on Vodafone's mobile TV offering has been boosted to 14, with the addition of channels for children and sports fans.

Microsoft rewarded top partners with USD $12,000 during its Windows 7 competition, fostering early adoption and excitement before the official launch.

After six months working as Lenovo's New Zealand Distribution Manager, Pip Heath will be leaving both Lenovo and the country in the new year.

Ubisoft reveals co-op details for Splinter Cell: Conviction, with intense action and stealth as key aspects of gameplay.

Cisco channel partners can now benefit from the availability of added resources to help them push the ever-expanding Cisco brand.

Microsoft's NZ launch of the Wireless N adaptor boosts Xbox 360's wireless speed and coverage, promising enhanced gaming and HD streaming.

Sidhe Interactive's Shatter clinches best PlayStation Store game of 2009 by IGN, outshining strong contenders in a remarkable win.

Ubisoft unveils more on Assassin's Creed II DLC: New memories, allies, and the return of the flying machine, starting end of January.

YouTube has announced its first official Most Watched lists which shows which videos New Zealanders have been searching for most in 2009.

NSC's Auckland move and partnership with Avaya drive success, escalating customer base and staff numbers in the NZ tech scene.

The Advertising Standards Association has ruled in favour of 2degrees over a complaint it lodged against Telecom regarding misleading advertising.

NZ tech shines globally, with 51 firms in Deloitte Fast 500. Amid recession, this marks a significant leap from last year's 31.

Another security vulnerability has been found in Adobe products – this time affecting Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat.

XT customers will get free calling to Telecom landlines and Telecom mobiles this weekend in compensation for Monday's outage.

Repeat copyright offenders face fines up to USD $15,000 and internet disconnection for up to six months under proposed amendments to Section 92A.