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Mobile data roaming to hit $35 billion by 2017
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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Juniper Research predicts mobile data roaming revenues to soar to $35bn by 2017, driven by more active roamers amidst bill shock fears.
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Vodafone offers new iPad range across NZ
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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apple
Vodafone NZ to dazzle Kiwis with the new iPad range, offering $0 upfront on a 2GB plan. First to carry both models nation-wide.
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Windows celebrates 27th birthday
Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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windows
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Microsoft's operating system celebrated through Forbes magazine history timeline, documenting 27 facts over 27 years.
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Nuketown 2025 map removed from Black Ops II
Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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treyarch
Treyarch ignites fury by removing Nuketown 2025 from Black Ops II, betraying pre-order fans' trust. Will they make amends? #CODDrama.
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Skype launches ANZ prepaid cards
Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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Launch becomes the first direct, on-ground marketing the internet communications giant has done across the region.
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Technical problems plague new Wii U
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo Wii U launch in the US marred by slow loading times, system crashes, igniting fan frenzy despite tech woes.
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Tongariro crosses broadband barrier
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
Tongariro's remote OPC base leaps into the digital age with broadband, conquering logistics and cost hurdles, thanks to Genesis Energy.
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Review: Kinect TV - Sesame Street
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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digital entertainment
Sesame Street magic comes alive with Kinect TV, transforming children's playtime into interactive learning adventures.
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iOS apps hit one million?
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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apps
Appsfire claims Apple's App Store has reached 1 million approved apps, despite Apple stating 700,000 last month. Updates to follow.
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Bill establishes Special Inquiry into data breaches
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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labour
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electronic data safety bill
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Electronic Data Safety Bill will establish a Special Commission of Inquiry into the spate of disastrous data breaches across government.
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Samsung shuns Apple settlement
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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htc
Samsung stands firm against Apple, rejecting a settlement offer amid global patent disputes, unlike HTC's recent agreement with the US titan.
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Ballmer slams Apple and Android
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Steve Ballmer critiques Apple and Android, praising Windows Phone 8 as a balance between quality and affordability in the smartphone realm.
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Telecom launches Windows Phone 8
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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Telecom New Zealand launches Windows Phone 8 with Nokia, Samsung, and HTC, showcasing the system's integration across devices.
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Key’s Dotcom denial baffles Labour
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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Labour's David Shearer challenges PM John Key's claim of ignorance about Kim Dotcom, sparking heated debate in New Zealand politics.
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Quicken has a new name, look and feel
Mon, 19th Nov 2012
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Renaming of Reckon’s personal range of software first step in rebranding Reckon product suite under one single brand name.
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Financial threat for THQ
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Things aren’t looking good for video game publisher THQ, and other companies might just be preparing to pounce.
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'Buy One FileMaker, Give One Free’
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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apm
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low-code
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software development
FileMaker launches holiday BOGOF deal on FileMaker Pro 12; buy one, gift another for free till Dec 20. Perfect for enhancing business tasks.
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Cybersecurity predictions for 2013
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
From mass compromises of Wordpress to a spear-phishing attack on the White House, there is no doubt cybercriminals gained confidence and momentum in 2012.
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Playstation All-Stars adds two characters
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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all stars battle royale
It hasn’t even been released yet but two new characters are already set to join the cast of Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale.
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NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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New Zealand takes the crown as 'Best Country for Business' in Forbes' rankings, excelling in personal freedom and investor protection among other metrics.