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Microbe NZ rapidly expands its reseller network, aiming to double to 600 within a year, as its eScan security product garners robust market interest.

A new identity verification service (IVS) has been launched allowing people to access more government services online.

BioWare reveals star-studded cast for Mass Effect 2, including Martin Sheen, Yvonne Strahovski, and Seth Green. Game launches January 28th.

Earlier this year, Kiwi students were challenged to imagine a world where technology solves the toughest problems.

Infosys Technologies has opened its first office in Wellington, New Zealand, to be closer to major clients like Telecom.

Toshiba has appointed Robert Wilkinson as General Manager of its Information Systems Division in Australia, effective December 8, 2009.

TelstraClear, in partnership with Fujitsu will deliver all telecommunication services to Meridian, the country's largest electricity generator.

2degrees has announced a new feature for prepay customers that allows them to top up their mobile credit balances with minimal hassle.

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey unveils 'Square', a mobile wallet enabling credit card transactions via a small plug-in device, set for March 2010 release.

Making sure the industry has got the facts on cloud computing clear is the goal of a new virtual conference launched by Hitachi Data Systems Corporation.

Brett Roberts, Microsoft NZ's Chief Technical Officer, departs end of January due to role relocation, amidst company restructures.

Renaissance Brands partners with Ruckus Wireless to distribute its Smart Wi-Fi products and Smart WLAN systems.

NetApp and Microsoft have inked a three-year strategic alliance to collaborate on virtualisation, cloud computing, and storage management solutions.

ASB Bank saves thousands monthly with Fluke Networks' NetFlow Tracker, revealing granular traffic flows and optimising bandwidth for 140 branches.

Filemaker's Bento database application for the iPhone and iPod touch has sold over 100,000 copies, making it Apple's most popular productivity app.

Trade Me alerts users to a new scam targeting recent bidders with fraudulent fixed price offers. Urges caution and outlines safety tips.

Google launches Chrome for Mac and Linux, aiming for speed and a native feel, over a year after its Windows debut.

Microsoft updates Xbox Live, giving kids access to social apps like Facebook and Twitter with parental approval, says Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb.

HP is taking steps to counter global counterfeiting by joining the Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP) Global Leadership Group.

As the recession tightens budgets, New Zealand businesses prioritise cost over 'green' initiatives in printing, says HP's Daryl Rickwood.