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Australia leads Asia Pacific in server virtualisation uptake, but IDC warns of stability risks in its increasingly complex virtual environments.

Microsoft to release critical security patches for Windows and Office, affecting various versions. Users to update on Wednesday.

TelstraClear's multi-million dollar contract to manage the bulk of the government's advanced education network is being split into three and put up for tender.

Aussie iPhone users hit by 'Ikee' worm: a nostalgic yet concerning Rick roll virus, prompting urgent calls for jailbroken phone users to change SSH passwords.

A new Pew study counters claims that the Internet isolates users, showing it enhances social interaction and community engagement instead.

The XT Network is considered a key plank in Telecom's transformation plan, so how has it performed? Today's Q1 briefing was the first chance to find out.

Scammers exploit Google Wave's popularity, using fake invite generators to distribute malware via forums and Twitter, warns Symantec Security Response.

Telecom's Q1 results briefing was dominated by one question today – what is the company going to do about Ultra Fast Broadband?.

It's on the market to 30 million Latin American subscribers, but a Unisys voice to text application developed in Wellington is not available here.

Renaissance appointed as Adobe Gold Channel Partner, promising enhanced service and training to customers in New Zealand.

The entire Beatles catalogue will soon be available on a limited edition, apple-shaped USB device, featuring re-mastered audio and exclusive visual content.

Infinity Ward confirms maximum of 18 players for PC version of Modern Warfare 2, dropping from 32 in previous game.

Apple has announced that more than 100,000 apps are currently available on its iTunes App Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Mobile company 2degrees is set to integrate a 3G spectrum across its new network just 12 weeks after launching its brand to the market.

In the October Online Fraud Report released by RSA, the company highlighted the increase of man-in-the-browser (MITB) and brand attacks.

Rural ISP Farmside ranks 18th in Deloitte's Fast 50, winning the fastest-growing tech, media, and telecoms business for Canterbury and Upper South Island.

Terabytes Server Storage Tech (TST) has appointed Altech Computers as the exclusive ANZ distributor of the company's rack-mount server cases.

Vodafone's new freephone rates for businesses are pitched at stealing lucrative 0800 and 0508 services from its arch rivals TelstraClear and Telecom.

Telecom is set to spread some Christmas cheer to its home broadband customers as the silly season pricing war starts to heat up.

The second man on the moon, Buzz Aldrin, is the headlining act at a conference organised by the country's telcos in March next year.