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App of the week: Grab a Seat

Wed, 30th May 2012
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Discover Grab a Seat, the fuss-free app alerting travellers to top deals for flights. No login required, it's a must-have for savvy flyers.
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Galaxy S III pricing from Vodafone - Updated

Tue, 29th May 2012
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Vodafone unveils Samsung Galaxy S III pricing, offering the chance to win a space travel prize with every purchase in New Zealand.
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Vendors selected for govt managed services panel

Fri, 11th May 2012
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Gen-i, Datacom and Fujitsu come out on top of procurement project led by new Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI).
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App of the Week: Air NZ mPass

Wed, 9th May 2012
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Air NZ's mPass app revolutionises travel, making check-ins a breeze for both domestic and international flights. Say goodbye to travel woes!.
Fallback

Giggity giggity giggity! Family Guy coming to consoles

Tue, 8th May 2012
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Family Guy leaps off the TV and onto your consoles this spring, promising uncensored humour with 'Back to the Multiverse'.
Imagine cup winning teams

Auckland students provide eyes for the blind

Tue, 1st May 2012
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Unique app that 'crowdsources' audio descriptions of smartphone photos takes out New Zealand Imagine Cup final.
Fallback

Game review: Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 on PS Vita

Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 on PS Vita disappoints with cramped levels and weak puzzles, tarnishing both franchises.
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App of the week: TomTom

Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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TomTom's new app is a game-changer for the geographically challenged, offering advanced features and social media integration for GBP £78.
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We need to talk about the network

Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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Businesses of all sizes rely on networks, but as data volumes soar, even robust networks face unprecedented stress. Is your network up to the task?.
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App of the week: Catch

Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Catch, the innovative app on iOS/Android, redefines note-taking with voice memos, photos, and collaborative features, making idea capture seamless.
Sales

Get over yourself and start selling

Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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In New Zealand, small businesses and ex-corporates must overcome sales fear for success, says expert Sean McDonald.
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Review: Logitech Illuminated Keyboard

Mon, 26th Mar 2012
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Logitech's Illuminated Keyboard shines with ease in the dark, offering a sleek design and comfortable typing, though its high price may dim its appeal.
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Game review: Mass Effect 3

Fri, 23rd Mar 2012
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Despite the controversy over the ending - and plenty of other niggles - Mass Effect 3 still does what Mass Effect games do best: tell a kick-ass story.
Trademe guys

Trade Me database guru to head Wellington SQL Server group

Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Trade Me's database lead, David Curlewis, now helms Wellington's SQL Server group, advocating for nationwide collaboration and skill-sharing.
Smartpresence

UFB, new iPad set stage for video boom

Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Kiwi duo launch Smartpresence, leveraging UFB and new iPad for a videoconferencing revolution, setting sights on environmental and efficiency gains.
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News: developer preview features, answers from the community, Itsy, and more!

Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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New Mountain Lion developer preview brings Safari tab-syncing across devices and Twitter notifications, alongside community answers on Apple Store.
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Apple detractor admits fabrications

Mon, 19th Mar 2012
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Critics divided as Apple critic admits fabricating tales of factory conditions in stage play, triggering debate on ethics versus impact.
Kindle app

App of the Week: Kindle

Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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From skeptic to fan, the Kindle app transforms reading on small screens, proving indispensable for busy commutes and avid readers alike.
Web feedback

Why don't we rate our sales teams?

Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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Despite widespread dissatisfaction, many businesses struggle to effectively evaluate and improve their sales teams' performance.
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What you should know about the Kony doco

Fri, 9th Mar 2012
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A viral YouTube doco on Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony by Invisible Children has sparked debate over its accuracy and the ethics of social media activism.