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Review: Dyson V11 Outsize: A vacuum cleaner that really sucks

Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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The Dyson V11 Outsize turns vacuuming into a joy, boasting powerful suction, ease of use, and a range of attachments for GBP £1379.
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Bluebird Network completes fiber expansion in Jefferson City

Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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luebird Network chose to build the 26-mile-long fiber network completely underground to protect it from natural disasters.
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Game review: Just Cause 4 on PC

Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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Rico Rodriguez returns to wreak over-the-top havoc for a fourth time. This time the island nation of Solís is our hero's sandbox, ripe for destruction.
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The Just Cause 4 mayhem is nearly upon us

Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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I was only a few minutes into my preview session with Just Cause 4 when I realised that I was in for some trouble.
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Hands-on with the Dissidia Final Fantasy NT open beta demo on PS4

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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Square Enix will be releasing a new fighting game later this year called Dissidia Final Fantasy NT on the PS4. We played the open beta...
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Review: Everybody's Golf swings its way onto the PlayStation 4

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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The Everybody's Golf franchise has been going on for 20 years and now the series finally hits the PS4 with its latest iteration.
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Orcon says average monthly data usage (currently 150MB) soon to hit 1TB

Wed, 24th May 2017
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Data. You can almost never get enough, which has made it both the bane and blessing of modern life - Orcon says usage is about to skyrocket.
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Weather forecasts meet virtual reality with launch of AccuWeather app

Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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Step into the storm with AccuWeather's new VR app, offering immersive 360-degree weather experiences in collaboration with Samsung.
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Eye of the storm with AccuWeather's 360 video

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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video
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AccuWeather's 360-degree weather videos have led to a 400% increase in average monthly views across platforms.
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Dicker Data gives back with $100,000 donation

Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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Dicker Data has made a $100,000 donation to assist families and businesses impacted by the tornado which hit Sydney's Kurnell last December.
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Super Freak Tornado Movie? Sounds ah-mazing. Wrong

Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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Into the Storm proves a whirlwind of disappointment, failing to capture the thrilling essence of its disaster film predecessors. 1.5/5.
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Nine evergreen criteria to enable mobile collaboration

Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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Unlocking the full potential of mobile collaboration: Tony Simonsen reveals the nine timeless criteria essential for businesses.
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Top 5 biggest myths about Business Continuity...

Thu, 26th Jun 2014
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data analytics
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planning
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risk & compliance
Plan B debunks myths surrounding Business Continuity planning, emphasising a tailored approach beyond cloud reliance and IT management for true resilience.
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Xtracta: Disaster recovery and data loss prevention

Thu, 19th Dec 2013
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Data protection, both physical and digital are key parts to protecting a business, organization or even an individual from loss of critical information.
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Review: Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time PS Vita

Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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The Sly Cooper franchise started back in the PS2 era and spawned itself a trilogy of popular games for that system.
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Websense makes double ANZ channel appointments

Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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Websense boosts its ANZ channel focus with the appointment of Maria Nalty and Stephen Richardson, enhancing web security outreach.
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DLC Review: Gears of War 3 – Forces of Nature

Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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Publishers Epic have said this is likely to be the final content drop for Gears of War; can they end this stunning series on a high?.
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Top 5 tips & tricks from Google

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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search engines
Discover the best hidden tricks for mastering Google search with tips from Dan Russell, a Google research scientist, saving you time and effort online.
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Plan for disasters

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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cloud services
CCiNZ, in partnership with CRM Consulting, recently hosted an event on Business Continuity and Disaster recovery planning.
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Game review: SimCity

Thu, 18th Dec 2008
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digital entertainment
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Dive into SimCity on your iPhone and iPod touch - build, manage, and safeguard your very own metropolis from UFOs to tornadoes!.