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Apache: Air Assault

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Apache: Air Assault blurs lines between arcade fun and hardcore sim, offering console gamers an ambitious yet imperfect flight combat experience.
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Mind your language

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Kiwi firm, Vital English, partners with Cambridge University to revolutionize global English learning through innovative online courses.
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TVNZ to broadcast global gaming content

Fri, 28th Jan 2011
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International gaming TV content is headed to our shores through an exclusive partnership between TVNZ and Ginx TV.
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NZ third most affected by malware

Tue, 11th Jan 2011
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Taiwan, New Zealand and South Africa were the countries most heavily hit with malware in 2010, according to a report.
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Scouting for geeks

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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In the quest for IT talent, the health sector innovates, seeking those who blend tech expertise with a deep understanding of healthcare.
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Fixed broadband to reach 720 million by 2015

Mon, 29th Nov 2010
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Global fixed broadband connections will pass 500 million this year, before reaching 720 million by the end of 2015.
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Alcatel-Lucent wins Saudi expansion

Fri, 26th Nov 2010
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Alcatel-Lucent to spearhead Saudi Telecom Company's network expansion, integrating advanced VDSL2 and GPON tech for top-tier broadband services.
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Chillisoft signs Sophos IT expert

Tue, 16th Nov 2010
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Shirley Wigley has joined Chillisoft as Major Accounts Manager to focus on enterprise and government interests.
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Vodafone Roaming charges cut

Wed, 27th Oct 2010
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Vodafone introduces simplified roaming rates for customers travelling to the USA, Canada, and South Africa, offering savings of up to 60% on calls.
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Two billion people online by 2011

Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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Global internet users set to hit 2 billion by 2011 as ITU reports a surge in online access, particularly in developing countries.
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Samsung reveals Froyo update details

Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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Samsung set to bolster Galaxy S with Froyo update, offering speedier performance, voice-guided GPS, and Flash Player support from mid-Oct.
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XSOL signing a partner a week

Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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XSOL's global expansion accelerates, signing a new partner weekly under Director Peter Fletcher, bolstering its unique intelligent mapping software.
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Getting previous

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Continuous advancements in technology make 'previous research' in genealogy an ever-ongoing process, offering fresh data at every moment.
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Laser names NZ country manager

Thu, 26th Aug 2010
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Laser names Debbie Maher as NZ Country Manager to amplify growth and oversee business strategy, bringing vast experience from Ingram Micro and Axiz.
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Revealed: World's most dangerous places to surf the web

Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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AVG's latest report reveals Turkey, Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan are the most dangerous places to surf the web, with Japan and Taiwan being the safest.
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Ad-funded mobile video service next June?

Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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Free mobile videos fueled by ads roll out globally, with plans to hit Australia and NZ by June '11. Sports, music, and films included.
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Ads fund free mobile videos

Tue, 17th Aug 2010
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3 Hong Kong partners with Swanbay to provide free mobile videos featuring ads, expanding content offerings to sports, music, and movies.
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Famous Families

Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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Genealogists at the Family History Fair in Hamilton delved into a celebrity lineage for a new documentary, uncovering fascinating insights about their ancestry.
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Apple grows PC market share

Tue, 20th Jul 2010
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Apple's market share in New Zealand exceeds 10%, standing out in global PC growth with a select few vendors achieving gains.
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IDC: PC sales up 22% globally

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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Global PC sales surged 22.4% in Q2 2010, driven by strong growth in EMEA and robust desktop shipments, IDC reports. US and APAC lag slightly.