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TCF structure queried by chair of numbering deed

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Richard Rowley challenges the TCF's governance, saying it favours big players over a fair industry environment.
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Unencumbered networks

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Story and interview with Robin Hartendorp, GM for Central Government of SparkDigital and is responsible for delivering a high level of service.
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Surviving the winter

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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As winter chills bite, contact centres like Mercury Energy brace for a surge in calls and employee absenteeism, revealing a crucial focus on staff wellness.
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On the front line of connectivity

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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How are councils using technology, and connecting their citizens? Louis van Wyk takes a look at the local government sector.
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Fishing in an ever-decreasing talent pool

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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As ICT demand spikes, firms struggle in a dwindling talent pool, turning globally to fill critical roles in a competitive job market.
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Today Takapuna... tomorrow the world

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Ex-Vodafone exec Mark Rushworth spearheads Pacific Fibre to link NZ and the US with a new cable, aiming to bring the world closer to New Zealand.
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iPad pre-order demand exceeds supply

Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Pre-orders have swamped Apple and forced it to push back its shipping date for some customers, leading analysts to expect high iPad sales throughout the year.
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WatchGuard names NZ territory manager

Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Clive Donde appointed as WatchGuard's first NZ Territory Manager, bringing 19 years of IT experience to strengthen business development.
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Greenpeace fires data centre power warning

Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo and Facebook have been called upon to power their data centres with renewable energy sources.
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Another fix for Internet Explorer

Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Microsoft to release urgent security updates for Internet Explorer across all versions in the next 24 hours, warning users of critical vulnerabilities.
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Splinter Cell: Conviction launch trailer

Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Ubisoft releases final trailer for highly anticipated game Splinter Cell: Conviction, set for launch in April.
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New initiative for US internet privacy

Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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A think tank has been formed in the US calling for better internet user privacy in a new online civil right initiative called Digital Due Process.
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Local host search function coming to MW2

Tue, 30th Mar 2010
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Modern Warfare 2 players rejoice as title update brings local-host-search functionality ahead of Stimulus Package release on Xbox Live.
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Symantec appoints ex-cybercrime prosecutor

Tue, 30th Mar 2010
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Adam Palmer has been named Norton Lead Cybersecurity Advisor who brings with him over ten years of experience in private industry and government service.
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Heavy Rain to receive PS Move support

Mon, 29th Mar 2010
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Sony confirms PlayStation Move support for recently released interactive drama Heavy Rain, according to Belgian magazine Chief.
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Datastor signs exclusive partner

Mon, 29th Mar 2010
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Datastor has secured an exclusive partnership with Xiotech to distribute its state-of-the-art storage solutions across New Zealand, enhancing their portfolio.
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China clamps down on news about Google

Mon, 29th Mar 2010
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China intensifies its grip on information, mandating local media to strictly follow state-approved content when reporting on Google's actions in the country.
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Datacraft wins NZTE contract

Mon, 29th Mar 2010
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Datacraft will supply the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) with its telecommunications services for the next three years.
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WatchGuard: Breaches will see policy introduced

Mon, 29th Mar 2010
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ANZ Regional Director Scott Robertson believes that more security breaches will see official policy introduced in New Zealand and Australia.
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Apple to launch mobile advertising platform

Mon, 29th Mar 2010
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Apple is set to shake up mobile advertising with the rumoured launch of its iAd platform, potentially dealing a blow to Google's ad dominance.