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Renaissance piles on Palo Alto Networking

Tue, 20th Oct 2009
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Renaissance Brands secures exclusive NZ distributor deal for Palo Alto Networking, enhancing local access to cutting-edge firewall tech.
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Rate reductions will cost us $450m - Vodafone

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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Another week, another round in the Mobile Termination Rates regulation saga - and Vodafone has come out swinging.
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Video preview - DJ Hero hands-on

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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Activision's DJ Hero amazes with intuitive gameplay and diverse tracks, from Jackson 5 to Bowie, proving it's not just for rock fans.
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New Web site to support emergency services when minutes matter

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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The Web site allows Kiwis to check and confirm that the emergency services have the right details on how to find them.
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Text to alert drivers to law change

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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Vodafone will text customers about a new law banning phone calls while driving unless hands-free, effective 1 November. The company supports the initiative.
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Spot the Telecom logo

Mon, 19th Oct 2009
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Telecom launched its new logo but hasn't widely rolled it out yet, opting for a gradual transition over months to manage costs and avoid appearing extravagant.
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Zombie Island DLC announced for Borderlands

Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Ahead of Borderlands' launch, 2K reveals 'The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned' DLC, promising fresh enemies, quests, and rare loot for later this year.
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Video: Forza Motorsport 3 on the world's largest cinema screen

Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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microsoft
Microsoft and Pead PR invited Game Console to play Forza Motorsport 3 on the world's largest 35mm permanent screen at Hoyts Sylvia Park in Auckland.
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Tsunami-disaster aided by free calling

Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Telecoms companies provide free calling to those affected by the Samoa tsunami, with over $1.1 million worth of calls made.
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Mobile marketing opportunities

Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Mobile marketing set to transform advertising, with Smartphones and apps driving engagement and innovation, says 2Degrees CEO Eric Hertz.
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Man jailed for child sex images

Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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A 50-year-old man jailed for 6 months after IT firms discovered child sexual abuse images on his computers, highlighting global fight against exploitation.
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Google tells Web sites to clean up

Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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cybersecurity
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google
Google has launched a campaign to notify operators of compromised Web sites that they need to do some tidying up.
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Stephen King novel hidden online

Thu, 15th Oct 2009
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Stephen King's UK publisher Hodder & Stoughton has launched the biggest ever game of literary hide-and-seek online.
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Video preview - EyePet: Your Virtual Pet

Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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Sony and Eleven PR recently treated Game Console to some hands-on time with EyePet: Your Virtual Pet for PlayStation 3.
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Mixed reaction to Big Time

Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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telecom
Telecom's new data plan receives positive response, but backlash from customers on old plan who say it's near identical and slower.
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APC in a 'pod': containerised data centres

Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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cloud services
APC unveils its containerised Datapod at the Auckland Roadshow, promising data centres assembled in hours and full delivery within six weeks.
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October Windows updates available

Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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windows
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security vulnerabilities
Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday, when it issues online updates for its operating systems, has set a new record this month.
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Introducing ConnectMe

Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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netguide
NetGuide launches ConnectMe, a one-stop platform for everything mobile, from handsets to apps, simplifying the telco landscape after 13 years of web expertise.
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Blog: A journey through Final Fantasy

Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Damian Seeto details his transformative journey from Final Fantasy skeptic to ardent fan, discovering patience and perseverance in gaming.
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DRM issues reported in PSPgo incentive

Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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playstation plus
Sony's PSPgo upgrade incentive faces DRM issues, blocking free game plays for non-US users. Sony vows a fix soon.