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Free calling to Samoa

Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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Telecommunications companies are offering free calling to Samoa (and in some cases, Tonga) in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami disaster there.
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Structural separation not on govt agenda - Reynolds

Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds denies government wants separation with Chorus in $1.5bn broadband plan. #Telecom #Chorus #broadband.
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Union pickets Telecom AGM, customers face delays

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Union protesters disrupt Telecom AGM over Visionstream's new employment model; Northland customers face two-week delays for fault repairs, Auckland three days.
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End to end protection

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Amid escalating cyber threats, Scott McKinnel highlights the need for robust endpoint security to protect data across mobile devices.
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Realising the benefits of online security

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Scare tactics by fraudsters remain an effective form of phishing through sneaky strategies such as imitation websites trying to 'phish' personal details.
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Producing a network security policy

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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UK organisations often lack effective network security policies, but a comprehensive, diverse approach could change the game.
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BlackBerry, watch your back Smartphones for business users

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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BlackBerry faces stiff competition in NZ as industry leaders and business users explore alternatives like iPhone and Nokia for work.
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Evolution to Fibre to the Home – the Chorus way

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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In its final plan for ultra-fast broadband the government rejected Telecom's proposals, but it didn't shut the door on the incumbent.
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SOUL CALIBUR BROKEN DESTINY

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny debuts on PSP, featuring Kratos and stunning visuals, promising to be a hit among beat-em-up fans.
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G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra game disappoints on all fronts. A dreadful experience for fans and newcomers alike. Avoid at all costs.
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Halo 3: ODST

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Halo 3: ODST dives into New Mombasa's ruins, exploring the aftermath of Halo 2 with a squad of vulnerable, yet tactical ODSTs.
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De-duplication technology poised to take over storage market

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Li said the technology will replace tapes and that data de-duplication will do for the storage industry what the iPod did for the music industry.
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Interview: Steve Riley

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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A SMEG-head! Steve Rielly has more than 16 years of experience with IT security and network consulting in New Zealand.
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All Quayed up

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Quay Corporate's MD, Delia Gill, reveals the company's leap from retail to business, their secret to success, and navigating economic challenges.
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Marshalling the troops

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Like a soldier into battle, who goes armed with sword, shield and dagger, the modern road warrior must be armed with the latest technology.
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Web TV with a Nyer Ziln Accent

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Ziln TV, a new Internet TV service from New Zealand, offers free streaming of local and international content, with options to purchase favourite shows.
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WATCHMEN: THE END IS NIGH

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Watchmen: The End is Nigh, the game based on the movie and comic book series, is a guilty pleasure for button-mashing gamers.
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Super Street Fighter IV announced - but only three characters have been revealed

Tue, 29th Sep 2009
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Although the game will be a standalone release, it is understood that the game will retail for a reduced price.
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Apple announces new iPod models, iTunes 9

Thu, 10th Sep 2009
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Perhaps the biggest announcement was that a new iPod Nano will launch soon from $NZ259 for an 8GB model and a 16GB model for $NZ318.
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Auckland company on the ball with iPhone apps

Tue, 8th Sep 2009
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Auckland's Conduit makes a splash with its iRugby Pro app, clinching top spots in NZ and South Africa's Apple iTunes store for sports apps.