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2degrees ranks highest in retail survey
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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2degrees wins customers' hearts in a retail survey, scoring near-perfect in satisfaction and beating Telecom and Vodafone in service and value.
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TelstraClear sale: what the CEOs say
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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Russell Stanners and Allan Freeth talk up companies' complementary qualities; so what does acting Telecom boss Chris Quin have to say?.
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Telecom on target for CDMA shut-down
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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Telecom readies for CDMA network shutdown on July 31, urging users to switch to XT or risk losing services and possibly their numbers.
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Game Review: The Amazing Spider-Man
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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The Amazing Spider-Man game swings beyond its movie roots, offering an engaging epilogue storyline and refined combat in NYC.
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Kiwi students continue solid run at Imagine Cup
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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Kiwi students' innovation shines again, placing top six at the Imagine Cup with AI solution to aid blind individuals.
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Layman's explanation of Skype
Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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Explore the evolution of social media with our layman's guide to Skype: a tool that transformed global communication through video calls and messaging.
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News: iCloud Control Panel 2.0 beta, Dropbox doubles storage, better file renaming, and more!
Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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Apple's iCloud Control Panel 2.0 beta hits Windows with new features, while Dropbox doubles its storage for users amid stiff competition.
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Analysts: Sony’s acquisition of Gaikai won’t make consoles obsolete
Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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Sony's acquisition of cloud-gaming firm Gaikai aims to bolster its tech sales, not end consoles, say analysts.
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Case Study: Manaia View School using UFB
Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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Northland's Manaia View School pioneers in UFB use, enhancing learning through faster internet speeds and innovative ICT practices.
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How does the UFB network work?
Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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New Zealand Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) policy is to accelerate the rollout of ultra-fast broadband to 75% of Kiwis by the end of 2019...
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Layman’s explanation of YouTube
Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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Delve into YouTube, where global connection thrives through user-created videos, from viral sensations to educational vlogs.
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Microsoft Boss says Wii-U is wannabe Xbox 360
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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Microsoft VP claims Nintendo's Wii-U is merely an Xbox 360 successor, sparking debate on innovation vs. graphic prowess in gaming's next phase.
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News: Mountain Lion GM, Google's Safari settlement, Steve Jobs' The Lost Interview, and more!
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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Apple's Mountain Lion GM preps for launch, Google fined $22.5mn in Safari case, and unseen insights from Steve Jobs' 'The Lost Interview'.
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In three months - everything has changed at Renaissance
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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It’s been a good few months for the folks at Auckland based technology distributor, retailer and trainer Renaissance.
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Has eXeed paid too much for Renaissance distribution?
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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eXeed pays a premium for Renaissance distribution despite historical challenges and a reduced credit limit, betting on future synergies.
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Layman’s explanation of Twitter
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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For those baffled by social media, this primer decodes Twitter, explaining its 140-character posts, origins, and usage essentials.
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Over 10,500 homes in Hamilton & Tauranga ready to connect to Fibre
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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Over 10,500 homes in Hamilton and Tauranga can now access ultrafast broadband as Ultrafast Fibre Ltd expands its network.
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MEA Mobile - World Class Apps
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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New Zealand app developer MEA Mobile, renowned for clients like Levi's and Westpac, saw a download surge, securing top photography spots globally.
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News: Apple Maps on Intel-based Macs, Apple in the Fortune 500, Apple TV questions, and more!
Mon, 9th Jul 2012
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Apple Maps may hit Intel-based Macs, Apple leaps to 55th in Fortune 500, and Apple TV's custom screensaver query answered.
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Layman's explanation of Facebook
Mon, 9th Jul 2012
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Facebook demystified: From keeping in touch to brand building, find out how this major social network shapes our online lives.