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Wind of change for Mistral Software

Mon, 15th Feb 2010
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New Zealand distributor Mistral Software has merged to become a division of Soft Solutions, but it's business as usual during the transition.
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The TapLynx Experience - Part 1 - Getting set up

Sun, 14th Feb 2010
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NZiPhone.com creator embarks on a DIY journey to build an iPhone app using TapLynx, proving coding skills aren't a barrier.
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Apple distributor posts yearly loss

Sat, 13th Feb 2010
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After appointing a new CEO at the end of the year, local Apple distributor Renaissance informed the NZX of a $2.
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Limited discount for iPhone Chinatown Wars

Fri, 12th Feb 2010
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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for iPod Touch and iPhone is on a 30% discount until Feb 14 to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Tiger.
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Aperture 3 released

Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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The release of Aperture 3 today includes new features, including the Faces and Places tool made popular in iPhoto '09.
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Apple willing to drop iPad price

Tue, 9th Feb 2010
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Apple may slash iPad prices if initial sales falter, echoing their strategy with the iPhone, to remain nimble in response to market demand.
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Limelight fault affects NZ online gaming - Updated

Mon, 8th Feb 2010
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A routing problem with the Australian Limelight servers has caused problems for Kiwis attempting to access certain online gaming services over the weekend.
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Will phone apps attract new business?

Mon, 8th Feb 2010
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Two rental car apps from Hertz and Apex spark debate on the future of business platforms. Will apps become paramount in attracting new customers?.
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2degrees backer extends ownership; offers Haitian update

Fri, 5th Feb 2010
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Shareholding in 2degrees has changed once again with majority owner Trilogy International increasing its stake in the fledgling mobile operator.
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Copyright ruling pleases ISPs

Fri, 5th Feb 2010
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An Australian court has ruled ISPs aren't liable for customers' illegal downloads, a decision welcomed by New Zealand's ISPs and boosting iiNet's share price.
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RSA's 2010 approach

Thu, 4th Feb 2010
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RSA's VP of Product and Management and Strategy, Sam Curry, spoke on emerging security trends and the obstacles facing smaller companies in the coming year.
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TelstraClear tries again with Vodafone

Thu, 4th Feb 2010
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TelstraClear has re-launched a suite of mobile products aimed at businesses today as part of a new agreement with Vodafone.
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Camera in the iPad?

Wed, 3rd Feb 2010
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Speculation mounts as an empty space for a camera is discovered in the iPad's design, hinting at future versions featuring iSight.
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We want a say in XT review - TUANZ

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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Major users are demanding input into Telecom's independent review into why the XT Network crashed twice in two months.
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Command and Conquer 4 in open beta

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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EA launches multiplayer beta for Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight, offering players a taste of the game's new features and 5v5 multiplayer mode.
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Telecom stumps up $5m for XT compensation

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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Telecom pledges USD $5m for XT outage compensation, offering free calls, texts, and data, while also donating USD $250,000 to local charities.
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XT compo event

Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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Telecom is turning its proposal to compensate customers affected by the XT outage last week into a media event.
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Regulatory junkies no more

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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TUANZ has been the user's voice for over 20 years, and for half that time it's been led by chief executive Ernie Newman.
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Lessons from NEAL

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Learning from NEAL: A $1.5bn broadband investment and fibre to schools prompts a review of the North Shore Education Access Loop's mixed success.
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Style Boutique

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Style Boutique review: More than just tween allure, it dishes real biz savvy alongside runway dreams for budding DS stylists.