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Digital marketing - Boost your online presence and attract customers

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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Struggling to attract customers online? Experts say content is key to boosting your site's performance and standing out amid millions.
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'Frenemies' unite for rural

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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Telecom and Vodafone join forces to transform rural New Zealand's broadband, offering a unified solution to bridge the digital divide.
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Costing Carrier Ethernet

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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Carrier Ethernet emerges as the go-to solution for wide area connectivity, boasting unmatched reliability and cost-effectiveness.
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Fearing the host

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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With IT demands soaring, firms embrace hosting, trading in-house ops for external expertise, but choice overload sparks decision fatigue.
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Moo-ving rural broadband forwards

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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UK farmers harness tech to boost efficiency, using software for nutrient budgets and tracking cow health, meeting rising demands for traceability.
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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam expansion dated

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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The Vietnam expansion for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is coming. So is Christmas. But we can now confirm that Vietnam is coming first. Just.
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Mobile whizzkids

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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A consumer survey reveals that poor mobile web performance can harm retailer reputations. Amazon and Walmart excel, but many lag behind. Here's how to improve.
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Managing business risk

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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Exchange rate fluctuations and growing Chinese and Indian markets are reshaping business risk management. How can New Zealand executives stay competitive?.
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Kinect sales exceed 2.5M

Tue, 30th Nov 2010
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Kinect flies off shelves, crossing 2.5M sales globally in just 25 days, bolstered by Black Friday. Microsoft eyes 5M by year-end amidst high demand.
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Renaissance pleased with profit

Tue, 30th Nov 2010
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Renaissance celebrates return to profit, buoyed by innovative strategies and a 10% revenue boost, as it embraces new IT landscape.
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500k set aside for Canterbury businesses

Mon, 29th Nov 2010
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£500k aid announced for Canterbury businesses to rebound from quake, promising mentoring and essential support to revitalise commerce.
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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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2degrees: 30 new stores in 12 months

Fri, 26th Nov 2010
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2degrees to open 30 stores across NZ in a £30m retail expansion, bucking recession trends and creating 200 jobs, starting this weekend.
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Building your business website

Fri, 26th Nov 2010
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Choosing the right domain and building a standout website are key for business growth, experts suggest. DIY options abound, but uniqueness wins.
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2degrees shareholders inject more cash

Fri, 26th Nov 2010
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2degrees shareholders bolster the NZ telco with a further US$23.5m, backing its growth in the competitive $2.4bn industry.
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December NetGuide out next week!

Fri, 26th Nov 2010
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December's NetGuide is your key to freebies online! Overflows with tips on snagging free stuff, from music to e-books. On sale Monday for $6!.
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Gran Turismo 5 scores 87 on Metacritic

Thu, 25th Nov 2010
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Gran Turismo 5 rides into controversy, snagging a Metacritic 87, despite its PlayStation-3-exclusive hype and lengthy build-up since E3 2005.
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Intel predicts 2011's tech trends - today

Thu, 25th Nov 2010
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Intel reveals 12 tech trends to look for in 2011, including the rise of Smart TVs, tablet mania, context-aware computing, and robust security enhancements.
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NZ gets Xbox LIVE Black Friday deals

Wed, 24th Nov 2010
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NZ gamers rejoice as Xbox LIVE rolls out Black Friday deals including 67% off on Portal: Still Alive and more, valid until Nov 29.
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Google launches Cloud Connect Office beta

Tue, 23rd Nov 2010
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Google's Cloud Connect service for Microsoft Office proves popular, with all places being filled in just hours.