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Report: Rural NZ left behind without broadband

Thu, 17th Jun 2010
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Nearly 3/4 of rural NZ fear youth are at a disadvantage without broadband, affecting education, IT skills, and social opportunities.
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UPDATE: Firefight (with matchmaking) confirmed for Halo: Reach

Wed, 16th Jun 2010
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Halo: Reach revamps its Firefight multiplayer mode with matchmaking, promising a new and improved experience for fans.
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Halo 3 crushes Sony's exclusives

Thu, 10th Jun 2010
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Microsoft claims Halo 3's sales eclipse those of all major Sony PS3 exclusives combined, citing impending NPD figures.
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Report: Value of social media missed by SMEs

Thu, 3rd Jun 2010
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Small business owners are still missing opportunities to get customers through using social media, according to a new study in the US.
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Proud to be KIWI

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Air NZ fiercely defends its Kiwi identity, rejecting rumours of moving its contact centre to Manila, valuing local voice in customer service.
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The channel that can't be ignored

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Social networking emerges as a vital tool for contact centres, reshaping customer care with real-time engagement and feedback, says survey.
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The enemy within… and without

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Cyber threats loom both within and beyond as Australian SMEs battle online security risks, with insider attacks posing major concern.
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It's not the social media – it's the message

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Small business owners in New Zealand are missing out on growth opportunities by underutilising 'freasy' tools like social media for relationship marketing.
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Tweetie 2 becomes Twitter for iPhone

Fri, 21st May 2010
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Twitter unveils Twitter for iPhone, rebranding the acclaimed Tweetie 2 app as its official iPhone application, now available for free.
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Foxtel announced for Xbox LIVE in Australia

Thu, 20th May 2010
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Foxtel teams up with Xbox LIVE to stream channels in Australia, challenging Sony's PS3 MUBI app. Launch details yet to come.
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Scammers use iPhone 4G as bait

Tue, 18th May 2010
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The promise of a free next generation iPhone being used to gather email addresses and other personal information.
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Twitter launches Business Centre

Wed, 12th May 2010
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Twitter is testing new features for businesses, including the ability to accept direct messages from anyone, according to Mashable.
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Epic warns of Gears 3 leaks

Thu, 6th May 2010
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Epic Games debunk reports from badly translated Russian scans of Gears of War 3, reminding fans not to believe the false information.
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Office 2010 partner compo detailed

Mon, 3rd May 2010
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Microsoft is offering a USD $300 Prezzy Card daily and a USD $10,000 grand prize for partners promoting Office 2010. Are you up for the challenge?.
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WALKING THE WALK

Sat, 1st May 2010
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Social media transcends fad status, turning organisations stronger with internal networks like Yammer leading the charge.
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Beware of phony friends

Sat, 1st May 2010
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As small businesses increasingly leverage social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn, the rise in phishing and cyberattacks demands vigilant security measures.
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Future perfect: telco in 2015

Sat, 1st May 2010
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In the throes of change, 2015's telco landscape reshapes under demand for advanced connectivity, hinting at a collaborative future.
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Activision to publish future, multiplatform Bungie titles

Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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Activision secures a 10-year deal with Bungie, makers of Halo, spreading future titles across multiple platforms, including PS3.
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Top ten from Telco Day

Thu, 22nd Apr 2010
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At TUANZ Telco Day, top insights reveal support for Chorus by TelstraClear CEO and a push for patient-owned health records by 2014.
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Report: YouTube draining corporate bandwidth

Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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YouTube videos now consume 10% of corporate bandwidth, outpacing all other internet usage, reveals Network Box report.