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Official PlayStation app not available in NZ

Thu, 13th Jan 2011
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Sony launches official PlayStation app, but NZ gamers must wait – no release date confirmed yet for Kiwi iPhone and Android users.
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Microsoft fights Apple's App Store trademark

Thu, 13th Jan 2011
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'App Store' is a generic term that competitors should be able to use, Microsoft tells the US Patent and Trademark Office.
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FileMaker begins 2011 with a 60% discount

Wed, 12th Jan 2011
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FileMaker launches a bold 60% discount on its business database app for iPhone and iPad, aiming to boost mobile productivity.
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Renaissance - new year new faces

Tue, 11th Jan 2011
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Jaynean Laupepe steps up as General Manager of Channel at Renaissance, amidst a wave of team shake-ups and departures.
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Mac App Store sees 1m downloads at launch

Mon, 10th Jan 2011
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Apple's Mac App Store hits over 1m downloads on its debut, amid excitement and a reported DRM hack, says CEO Steve Jobs.
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Vodafone AU admits security breach - Updated

Mon, 10th Jan 2011
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But denies that customers' personal details were ever publicly available on the internet - NZ customers said to be safe.
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At the mercy of Giants

Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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NZ households with broadband soar to 63%, driving online sales and challenging local retailers against global giants like Amazon.
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Year of the cloud

Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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2010: The year cloud computing reshaped our technological landscape, promising efficiency but raising crucial security queries.
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Is it legal?

Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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When we think about contracts, the tendency is to think of a multipage document with clauses, headings, and two signatures at the end...
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Top iPad tips

Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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If you've just bought an iPad, or haven't had time to fully read the user's manual, here are some tips to get the best out of your snazzy new tablet.
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A war in cyberspace: CableGate

Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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Anonymous defends WikiLeaks against US government attacks with botnet DDoS attacks, in act of rebellion against political censorship.
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Online rosters save money, stress

Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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Web-based rosters are revolutionising the workplace, cutting costs and easing stress by allowing flexibility and easy management of shifts.
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Putting the V in value

Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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Specialist skills: when to train and when to outsource? Geoff Cossey, Director of security-focused distributor Chillisoft, discusses.
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A Mind of its own

Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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2010: The year cloud computing revolutionised the IT and print sectors, making wireless printing the new norm in efficiency.
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Who will YOOBEE?

Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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Warwick Grey unveils 'yoobee', aiming to transform Renaissance with a vision of creativity and community, amid industry skepticism and staff exits.
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Review: Clickfree C3 Wireless Automatic Backup

Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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In the November issue of NetGuide we checked out the C2 Automatic Backup device, which automatically backed up your important files to a 500GB external drive.
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Mac App Store dated

Fri, 17th Dec 2010
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Apple sets Jan 7 launch for Mac App Store in 90 countries; aims to revolutionize PC apps market, echoing mobile success.
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McDonald's free wi-fi FAQ

Thu, 16th Dec 2010
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Is it secure? Is it really free? Is there a fair use policy? Can staff help you connect? Answers inside - we're lovin' it.
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How much Apple business will Renaissance keep?

Thu, 16th Dec 2010
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Renaissance set to face hefty losses, with estimates showing a potential slim down to $55-60m in Apple business as Ingram Micro enters the fray.
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Exact Mass Effect 3 release date revealed?

Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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Gamestop sets November 8th as Mass Effect 3 release date, but is it just a placeholder? PS3 version listed for November 1st.