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Pingar debuts at Sharepoint Conference

Tue, 20th Oct 2009
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New Zealand's Pingar to launch its innovative search tool at the SharePoint Conference 2009 in Las Vegas, set to integrate with Microsoft SharePoint 2010.
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Akaroa to get $1.8m fibre link

Tue, 20th Oct 2009
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Chorus has begun work on building a 35 km fibre optic cable from Little River to Akaroa in Canterbury at a cost of $1.
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Back off logo bashing

Tue, 20th Oct 2009
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A design expert defends Telecom's new logo amid public backlash, arguing the GBP £2.55 share price stabilisation post-rebrand signifies long-term value.

Renaissance piles on Palo Alto Networking

Tue, 20th Oct 2009
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Renaissance Brands secures exclusive NZ distributor deal for Palo Alto Networking, enhancing local access to cutting-edge firewall tech.
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Rate reductions will cost us $450m - Vodafone

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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Another week, another round in the Mobile Termination Rates regulation saga - and Vodafone has come out swinging.
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Video preview - DJ Hero hands-on

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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Activision's DJ Hero amazes with intuitive gameplay and diverse tracks, from Jackson 5 to Bowie, proving it's not just for rock fans.
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Wake up and win Windows 7

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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Microsoft and HP, alongside Richie McCaw, will give away Windows 7 HP PCs every 10 minutes in Queen Elizabeth Square, Britomart on 22 October.
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CodeBlue opens Invercargill branch

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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CodeBlue expands South Island presence with Invercargill branch, aiming to offer cost-effective IT solutions to Southland and Central Otago businesses.
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Top Google doodlers revealed

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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Google has revealed the Kiwi school students whose Google 'doodles' have made the top 20 in New Zealand's first ever Doodle 4 Google competition.
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GFG Group sales grow by 19%

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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GFG Group, an Auckland-based electronics payments software provider, reports a 19% rise in sales, driven by growth in Asia and the Middle East.
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New Web site to support emergency services when minutes matter

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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The Web site allows Kiwis to check and confirm that the emergency services have the right details on how to find them.
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M?ori language added to Google Translator Toolkit

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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Google Translator Toolkit now supports M?ori, enhancing efforts to revitalise the language among New Zealanders.
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Text to alert drivers to law change

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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Vodafone will text customers about a new law banning phone calls while driving unless hands-free, effective 1 November. The company supports the initiative.
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Spot the Telecom logo

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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Telecom launched its new logo but hasn't widely rolled it out yet, opting for a gradual transition over months to manage costs and avoid appearing extravagant.
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New Telecom logo - CONFIRMED

Sat, 17th Oct 2009
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Telecom unveils its dynamic new chalk-white star logo at Auckland's Ferry Building with a spectacular light show, marking a bold rebranding.
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Mass Effect 2 release date announced

Sat, 17th Oct 2009
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Electronic Arts reveals release dates for highly anticipated RPG Mass Effect 2 on PC and Xbox 360. US: Jan 26, rest of world: Jan 29.
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Zombie Island DLC announced for Borderlands

Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Ahead of Borderlands' launch, 2K reveals 'The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned' DLC, promising fresh enemies, quests, and rare loot for later this year.
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Video: Forza Motorsport 3 on the world's largest cinema screen

Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Microsoft and Pead PR invited Game Console to play Forza Motorsport 3 on the world's largest 35mm permanent screen at Hoyts Sylvia Park in Auckland.
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Tsunami-disaster aided by free calling

Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Telecoms companies provide free calling to those affected by the Samoa tsunami, with over $1.1 million worth of calls made.
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Zintel now exclusive distributor of Hypercom

Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Zintel becomes the exclusive New Zealand distributor for Hypercom, ensuring the launch of new terminals just in time for the Christmas rush.