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Wireless N gains ground in NZ

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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d-link
Competing networking vendors Netgear and D-Link have both launched new, high-performance wireless N routers to the New Zealand marketplace.
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Microsoft discontinues NZ partner conference

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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Microsoft cancels its NZ partner conference for 2008, focusing instead on the Microsoft Partner Awards. Reactions range from disappointment to support.
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Synetek launches MailRevive in NZ

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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packet technologies
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branding
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sales
Synetek launches MailRevive in NZ, offering partners a branded on-demand email management system through Packet Technologies. Expected high-margin opportunity.
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Unified communications start from the contact centre

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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uc
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collaboration
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contact centre
Unified communications revolutionising customer interactions start in the contact centre, reshaping business operations and customer satisfaction.
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The rise of digital living

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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raid
Digital living evolves from VHS and letters to instant worldwide communication and online shopping, transforming everyday life.
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Datastor Forum a success

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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riverbed
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juniper networks
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acp
The annual Datastor Forum was held in Auckland and Wellington mid-May this year, and was marked by strong attendance and positive feedback from both cities.
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Encourage productivity – get active!

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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healthtech
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microsoft
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education, learning & training
There are a couple of things about being safe and comfortable at the office that not a lot of people consider.
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Eye of Judgment: Biolith Rebellion – PS3

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Eye of Judgment's Biolith Rebellion expansion revitalises PS3's niche card game with new strategies and depth, despite its quiet debut.
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UEFA Euro 2008 – Xbox 360

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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gaming
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technology gifts
UEFA Euro 2008 for Xbox 360 dazzles with hyper-realistic player models, including Beckham's tattoos, as it gears up football fans.
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Grand Theft Auto IV – Xbox 360

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Niko Bellic arrives in Liberty City to chase the American dream in GTA IV, offering unmatched storytelling and revolutionary gameplay.
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Flat Out: Head On – PSP

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Flat Out Head On brings a customised version of Flat Out 2 and its third generation successor to the PSP, filling the void left by Burnout Revenge.
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Odin Sphere – PS2

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Square-Enix and Atlus present Odin Sphere, the PS2's potential last great RPG, boasting 35 hrs of strategic gameplay and rich narratives.
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Command & Conquer: Kane's Wrath – PC

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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gaming
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technology gifts
Kane's Wrath expansion unravels the enigmatic vision of C&C's dark messiah, offering a NOD-centric campaign that delves deep into his plots.
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Condemned 2: Bloodshot – Xbox 360

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Condemned 2: Bloodshot on Xbox 360 and PS3, intensifies horror and melee combat, promising unparalleled tension and dark, foreboding worlds.
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Universe at War: Earth Assault – Xbox 360

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Universe at War, Earth Assault is the latest game from acclaimed creators of the Star Wars, Empire at War series, the Las Vegas development studio Petroglyph.
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Spiderwick Chronicles – PS2

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Based on a series of beloved books that I'd never heard of, The Spiderwick Chronicles is an adventure game for the pre-teen Nicklelodeon set.
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Frontlines: Fuel of War – Xbox 360

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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gaming
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Frontlines: Fuel of War in its fictional setting explores the finite reality of fossil fuels and the breakdown between powers once supply begins to melt down.
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Dragoneer's Aria – PSP

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Dragoneer's Aria on PSP disappoints with lacklustre gameplay and visuals, failing to breathe life into its turn-based RPG world.
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Viking: Battle For Asgard – Xbox 360

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Just like games about ninja's and dragons, Viking games tend to have an aura about them that just makes them interesting.
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Table Tennis – Wii

Thu, 1st May 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Rockstar's Table Tennis hits the Wii, but its unique charm struggles to shine through, plagued by clunky controls and simplified gameplay.