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Outsource everything….at your peril

Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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Outsourcing may seem a silver bullet for efficiency, but it's a fine line between liberation and loss of critical control.
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NZ National Library collects millionth digital pic

Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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Rugby World Cup victory parade image becomes the milestone addition to the National Library's collection of digital heritage material.
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Mass Effect trilogy released

Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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We're heading towards the holiday season and Bioware has announced the ultimate time-waster in the Mass Effect trilogy.
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Review: Transformers Fall of Cybertron

Tue, 18th Sep 2012
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Transformers: Fall of Cybertron skyrockets as perhaps the best game in the series, blending intense action with a rich storyline.
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Finding synergies - Richard Harri interview

Thu, 13th Sep 2012
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Richard Harri, Synnex country manager, opens up about his unique career path, commitment to community service, and passion for travel.
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Mobile malware multiplying in millions

Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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Over 1.5m new mobile malware threats detected this year, says McAfee, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced mobile device protection.
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Finding Synergies

Sat, 1st Sep 2012
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<strong>From travelling through 30 countries in a year to his role as an avid Rotarian, you can't accuse Richard Harri of living life on autopilot.
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Review: Angry Bird Speakers

Sat, 1st Sep 2012
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Gear4's Angry Bird speakers blend novelty with quality, offering impressive sound for fans and a clever nod to the game's legacy.
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Samsung unveils Windows 8 mobile devices

Fri, 31st Aug 2012
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As Samsung lifts the lid on their new Android and Windows devices, analysts across the globe give their opinion on the latest tech release.
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Tablet computing and the imminent threat to the desktop operating system

Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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With the burgeoning craze around tablet computing, it is little wonder that Microsoft is getting in on the action, albeit awfully late in the game.
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Trailer: Mists of Pandaria

Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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Embark on an epic journey in Mists of Pandaria, unlocking the lost continent's secrets and confronting a long-buried evil.
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Mists of Pandaria sets release date

Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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World of Warcraft's biggest expansion, Mists of Pandaria, launches 25 Sept, bringing new races, a raised level cap, and fresh realms to explore.
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NBN vs. UFB – Head to Head Comparison

Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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NBN and UFB's head-to-head battle reveals NZ's superior speeds and offerings, challenging Australia's future readiness.
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The Fitbit System hits New Zealand stores

Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
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Fitbit debuts in NZ, offering kiwis a seamless system to track health and fitness with innovative gadgets and apps.
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Running an ISP in NZ vs. Australia – Key Differences

Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Insider shares eye-opening contrasts in ISP operations between NZ and Australia, from cost variations to tech disparities.
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Customisation: Software's dirty word

Fri, 29th Jun 2012
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Mid-sized firms dread customisation, fearing costs and obsolescence, despite its potential for perfect software solutions.
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NV Interactive takes out Microsoft dev prize

Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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NV Interactive clinches Microsoft's top Web Development Partner prize, highlighting NZ's tech prowess on the global stage.
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Hefty price tags in Diablo III auction house

Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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Diablo III's auction house shocker: gear costing up to $3150 leaves gamers reeling over Blizzard's real-money trading system.
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UFB for $59 per month?

Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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Tauranga residents can now access UFB for just $59/month with EOL's LightWave Lite, the cheapest in NZ, but with a speed cap and VoIP plan buy.
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Mass Effect 3 fans denied vengeance

Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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UK watchdog rules publishers didn't breach advertising standards in claim that players' decisions would shape game's ending.