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Eee box

Review: EEE Box

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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ASUS's Eee Box takes the basic Eee concept - inexpensive PC components in a tiny case - and presents it in desktop form.
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Adapt or die

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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investment
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ford
The current plight of the US car industry is a cautionary tale for any industry that isn't alert to changes in the way its consumers perceive its products.
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Top techs for economic downturn

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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sustainability
Firms adapt IT budgets amidst recession, betting on tech like Unified Communications to propel efficiency without hefty initial costs.
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Creating a sustainable business

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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international e-waste day
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retail
New Zealand businesses are looking to leverage technology to drive sustainable practices and reduce carbon emissions.
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Game review: Legendary

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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game review
Legendary reminds me of cheesy old horror shows like Hammer House of Horror, just minus the entertaining tongue-in-cheek humour.
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Creating a flexible work environment

Thu, 1st Jan 2009
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Unified communications technology is providing a new, flexible working environment and helping achieve work-life balance.
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Little Big Planet Review

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Little Big Planet offers a blend of creativity and platforming charm, inviting players into a world where they can craft and explore in equal measure.
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Review: ITunes Movies

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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itunes
Apple has launched yet another wing to the iTunes store, offering up movies to rent or buy, in either standard or high definition formats.
Xmas

Hot Xmas predictions: forecasting the nation's wish-list

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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logitech
Christmas product trends and sales techniques in New Zealand. The 3G iPhone and iPods are predicted to be big sellers this year.
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Data centres – Part three: power and protection

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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cloud services
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As natural disasters loom, 40% of businesses hit could collapse within 5 years, spotlighting the critical need for robust data centre disaster recovery plans.
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Top ten reasons for your customers to use Windows Essential Business Server 2008

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud services
Designed for mid-size business EBS 2008 brings together the series of Microsoft technologies that mid-sized businesses need most.
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Review: MobileMe

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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tablets
MobileMe review: Apple's online storage and sync service shines for those with iPhones and Macs, but its slow sync and need for Apple gadgets may deter others.
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Why perimeter security is not enough

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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ddos
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risk & compliance
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wireless networks
Mark Edmead stresses that effective security encompasses processes and people, not just tech, challenging outdated perimeter-focused strategies.
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Recognising excellence: 2008 Microsoft partner award winners

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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uc
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ecm
New Zealand's top Microsoft partners celebrated at the Auckland Museum, with Auldhouse, Axon, Intergen, Kinetics Group, and Provoke winning again.
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iKlenz Cleaning Solution

Fri, 12th Sep 2008
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apple
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apple iphone
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technology gifts
iKlenz unveils a new cleaning solution for $19.95, promising to not only cleanse devices of bacteria but also keep screens dazzle without streaks.
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Keeping web eyes on the prize

Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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martech
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seo
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ux
Website design that doesn't adhere to usability standards can lead to customer dissatisfaction and loss of business.
Workgroupprinters

Workgroup printers— it's not all plain sailing

Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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document management
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ecm
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martech
The workgroup printing market offers potential for resellers to help companies save money and equip themselves for the challenges of business.
Greenerdata

Three best practices for a greener data centre

Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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green it
Citrix's Rob Willis outlines three key steps for greener data centres, promising sustainability, cost efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.
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BI takes a bite at Apple's iPhone

Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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blackberry
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oracle
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tablets
Oracle unveils BI software for iPhones, challenging the norm and aiming to revolutionize mobile business intelligence where others stumbled.
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Micrososoft recommends retailers prepare for Xbox holiday season

Mon, 1st Sep 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Microsoft advises retailers to get ready for a booming Xbox 360 holiday season, as new pricing and games are set to drive high demand in New Zealand.