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HP makes major play for the cloud

Tue, 15th Mar 2011
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HP has unveiled a new strategy that will see it develop its own internet services and app store for consumers and businesses.
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400 EFTPOS machines cut off

Tue, 15th Mar 2011
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As Paymark disconnects around 400 EFTPOS machines from its network, Viaduct issues a fresh warning to merchants.
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Microsoft Zune: 2006 - 2011

Tue, 15th Mar 2011
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After failing to challenge iPod, all future Zune hardware devices will be scrapped in favour of focussing on Zune software.
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New categories announced for MS partner awards

Fri, 11th Mar 2011
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Microsoft has introduced 10 new awards categories for its Partner Network, highlighting innovations in areas such as Windows Azure and Windows Phone.
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Director of Online leaves Renaissance

Fri, 11th Mar 2011
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Greg Elisara departs as Director of Online at Renaissance for Barnes, Catmur - Friends, raising questions about the firm's digital future.
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Pilotwings Resort dated for NZ

Fri, 11th Mar 2011
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Pilotwings Resort for Nintendo 3DS will be available in New Zealand starting April 14th for NZD $99, two weeks after the console's launch.
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Apple locks down in-app purchases

Fri, 11th Mar 2011
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Apple tightens control on app splurges, requiring a second password entry for in-app purchases in the latest iOS 4.3 update.
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iPad 2 - video guided tours

Thu, 10th Mar 2011
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Get a closer look at iPad 2, including new apps such as FaceTime and GarageBand, with Apple's official guided tour videos.
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Gears of War 3 beta access an EB Games exclusive

Mon, 7th Mar 2011
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EB Games bags exclusive rights to Gears of War 3 beta and Collector's Edition in New Zealand, enticing gamers with early access perks.
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Google's Android Market attacked

Mon, 7th Mar 2011
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Hackers could have accessed data stored on affected handsets, says Google who has now issued a security update.
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NZ iPad 2 launch isn't March 25th - retail

Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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Despite Apple saying it's March 25th in New Zealand, both YooBee/MagnumMac and JB say iPad 2's launch date is unconfirmed.
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Entire Random House catalogue now on iBooks

Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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Random House's full catalogue of 17,000 ebooks lands in Apple's iBookstore, marking a major expansion in digital reading options.
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Renaissance distribution continues to shrink

Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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Renaissance shifts away from distribution, seeking to 'own' the customer; Chairman Colin Giffney outlines mixed results but sees right direction.
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Mighty Ape unable to honour 3DS pre-orders

Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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An email sent to Mighty Ape's 3DS pre-order customers brings bad news, even for those who pre-ordered straight away.
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Duo signs NZ storage encryption deal

Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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Duo New Zealand partners with Norway's High Density Devices to distribute highly secure [hiddn] Crypto Adapters in Australasia.
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Commerce Commission to review UBA pricing

Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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The Commerce Commission to expand UBA pricing review, considering additional components beyond data transmission costs.
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Telecom CEO praises analogue phone response

Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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Telecom calls on New Zealanders to donate old landlines to help those without power following the Christchurch earthquake.
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A Guide to Digital TV

Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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As New Zealand edges towards digital TV, households must choose between Freeview and SKY by Nov 2013 to keep their screens flickering.
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To buy, or not to buy?

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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In post-recession NZ, companies are looking to capitalise on the many changes that have been experienced over the past 24 months.
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2degrees restores Christchurch network

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Company no longer experiencing network issues and is dealing with traffic well, says Chief Executive Eric Hertz.