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Comply or forfeit

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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Ignoring compliance requirements is non-negotiable post-Enron, as IT governance becomes key to fulfilling legal and ethical obligations.
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A student of vision

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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Otago University's Mike Harte discusses challenges faced by CIOs, including cutting costs and proving the value of ICT.
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What the doctor orders

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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IMPROVING connectivity to hospitals and health clinics is one of the primary objectives for the government's ultra-fast broadband network.
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More bang for your bandwith buck

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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WAN Optimisation boosts broadband in NZ's remote areas, ensuring high-speed file sharing, vital for productivity, even in challenging environments.
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Review: IPod Nano

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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The iPod Nano evolves, packing a punch with new heavy-weight features in its slimline frame, and a price that's hard to beat.
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CHRISTMAS – MINING THE GOLDMINE

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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In Sydney, Christmas shopping hysteria begins in October, with IT and electronics topping the festive wishlist despite economic concerns.
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Stored potential

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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Information should be treated as an asset. It's a simple mantra that any reseller can chant to any level of the business.
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Cash in the cloud

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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For New Zealand service providers, the 'Land of the Long White Cloud' could soon take on a very different meaning.
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Review: iPod Nano

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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Apple's new iPod Nano packs in features and defies its price point, making it a top contender in the mp3 player market.
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PHILIPS VENT MOUNT FOR IPHONE

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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Philips releases a GBP £39.95 vent mount for iPhones, offering hands-free GPS access with 360-degree swivel, available at major retailers like Harvey Norman.
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TRIDOCK FOR IPHONE

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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Revolutionise your iPhone charging with the Tridock, a compact, three-sided dock for hands-free viewing. Available for $49.95 at select retailers.
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Safe and sound

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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As mobile phones become more like computers, they also face an increase in security risks, says journalist Chris Leggett.
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Game review: FIFA 10

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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FIFA 10 review: With enhanced graphics, fluid 360-degree dribbling, and a natural ball game, EA Canada's latest offers a deeper football experience.
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EA announces Battlefield: Bad Company 2 limited edition

Fri, 30th Oct 2009
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Electronic Arts reveals limited edition package for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 with six special customisations. Available from March 5th.
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DealFoundry aims to improve reseller sales

Thu, 29th Oct 2009
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DealFoundry.com, the IT auction website launched in September, is aiming to make the site more effective for resellers by offering new services.
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TomTom offers bonus map of Oz

Thu, 29th Oct 2009
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TomTom's new in-store promotion offer for Christmas will give buyers a bonus map of Australia, worth $139, with purchase of select TomTom models.
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Review: Rock Band: Unplugged

Wed, 28th Oct 2009
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I've developed what I consider, as a veteran gamer, an unnerving appreciation for Rock Band and its stable-mate Guitar Hero.
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Malware scares for Halloween

Tue, 27th Oct 2009
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As Halloween nears, Symantec warns spammers are exploiting the holiday, phishing for personal info via free gift cards and health product offers.
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Croxley Nutech signs on Lexar Media

Fri, 23rd Oct 2009
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Lexar Media has signed on with Croxley Nutech to allow the company to be the sole New Zealand distributor for Lexar Media's Kodak-branded flash memory products.
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Vodafone drops price for iPhones

Fri, 23rd Oct 2009
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Vodafone has announced a new range of iPhone 24-month plans that significantly cut back on the cost of the smartphone handsets in time for Christmas.