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PC sales stall as Windows 8 struggles
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
PC shipments post the steepest decline on record during a single quarter, as buyers seemingly move away from Microsoft's Windows 8 PC software.
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Easy does it through Ezi-Mail
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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apps
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windows
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starsoft
Ezi-Mail's sixth release hits the Windows 8 Store, bringing a suite of 'Zero Inbox' features for a clutter-free email experience.
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Acronis to integrate with MobileIron, stop mobile data going walkabout
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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data protection
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dr
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cloud services
Acronis teams up with MobileIron to lock down mobile data in the workplace, promising a significant leap in data protection for personal devices.
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Sticks and stones may break Google's bones, but can bad ads hurt them?
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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microsoft
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google
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retail
Microsoft intensifies advertising campaign to criticize Google's handling of personal information. Will it affect Google's dominance?.
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Kiwis shop smart…with their mobiles
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
When it comes to mobile shopping and making payments from their mobile, Kiwis are amongst the best in the world.
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Yawn… Telecom works through the night
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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uc
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yahoo xtra
While you slept, Telecom fought a night-long battle against malware targeting Yahoo's Xtra emails, improving security once again.
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Like to buy music? 200m Pandora fans say rent
Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
Kiwis help internet radio service hit milestone user base, signalling a preference for renting music over buying it.
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Five essential tools you shouldn’t start your workday without...
Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
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productivity
Discover the five key items successful professionals like Richard Branson and Meg Whitman rely on daily to boost productivity and creativity.
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Hacked off? Telecom says RELAX
Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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uc
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contact centre
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yahoo xtra
Telecom projects a sense of calm following latest Yahoo Xtra email security breach, telling users what to do….
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Crash, SPAM, Wallop
Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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uc
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yahoo xtra
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partners
Yahoo Xtra email users face another spam barrage, raising questions about Telecom's resolve and user trust amidst renewed Yahoo partnership.
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Bethells Beach proves a smart move for Samsung
Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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samsung
Auckland’s Bethells Beach is again making waves around the world with the release of Samsung’s latest TV advert.
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Flawless PS4 pushes developers
Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
The PS4 is giving developers a whole lot more freedom to run with their ideas, but has forced others to sprint to catch up.
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NEC opens NZ Tech Innovation Centre
Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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digital signage
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biometrics
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displays & projectors
NEC's new Tech Innovation Centre in Wellington celebrates 50 years in NZ with cutting-edge tech and a biometric avatar, opened by PM John Key.
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Little chips deliver big advantages in HP Moonshot
Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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hp
HP has introduced a new server based on Intel Atom processors - the first of several to be expected in its Moonshot line.
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Review: BioShock Infinite PC and Xbox 360
Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Bioshock Infinite launches us from underwater dystopia to cloud city Columbia, delivering a visually stunning, thought-provoking journey.
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Are hard-working Kiwis going unrewarded?
Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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ict
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hudson
As Kiwis face more work with less reward, a Hudson report urges employers to balance recognising effort and managing budgets.
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4G LTE for you and me this October
Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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uc
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personal computing devices
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apple
Telecom New Zealand reveals it will have 4G LTE live on a large part of its Smartphone Network in Auckland by October.
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Review: BioShock Infinite (PC/Xbox 360)
Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Bioshock Infinite elevates gaming with its leap from underwater dystopia to a cloud-cloaked utopia, blending stunning visuals and a gripping tale.
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Half a million NZ PCs face security risks
Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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microsoft
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windows
Microsoft will end Windows XP support in a year, leaving businesses using the system open to possible breaches.
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Eric and Kathy Hertz bodies recovered
Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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uc
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vodafone
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mapp
NZ Police recover bodies of 2degrees CEO Eric Hertz and wife Kathy from wreckage 56m underwater off Raglan coast, bringing immense relief to families.