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Activists from 350.org are leveraging the Internet to drive a global movement demanding urgent action on climate change, focusing on reducing CO2 to 350 ppm.

Hotmail has taken the step of blocking access to accounts compromised in the recent phishing attack which saw users' details posted online.

iPhone users can now search for both business and residential listings from a single source with the second release of Yellow's popular iPhone application.

Microsoft is urging Hotmail account holders to change their passwords after a massive phishing scam has made thousands of account details publicly available.

As Google's Wave technology garners attention, cybercriminals are poised to exploit user interest, warns data security firm Imperva.

Telecommunications companies are offering free calling to Samoa (and in some cases, Tonga) in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami disaster there.

The US is set to lessen its grip on the Internet with a new agreement set to transfer much control from the government to ICANN in the coming days.

Despite economic headwinds, 70% of NZ CIOs are forging ahead with investments in server virtualisation, cloud computing, and web 2.0 projects, says IDC.

Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds argues rural service is uneconomic, despite investing USD $200 million annually; Vodafone insists rural customers are crucial.

Westcon has acquired Auckland-based Datastor to bolster its data centre, virtualisation, storage tech portfolio, and expand its footprint in the Asia Pacific.

Microsoft's launch of the free Security Essentials stirs the pot as Symantec criticises its effectiveness against modern threats.

Amid escalating cyber threats, Scott McKinnel highlights the need for robust endpoint security to protect data across mobile devices.

Amid rising popularity, businesses weigh the benefits and risks of social networking, navigating security challenges to harness its power.

UK organisations often lack effective network security policies, but a comprehensive, diverse approach could change the game.

As New Zealand steps into 2010, a surge in high-speed broadband promises to revolutionise education. Louis van Wyk explores this transformative potential.

Offshoring sparks debate in NZ: While some tout cost savings, others argue it hurts customer service and the local job market.

BlackBerry faces stiff competition in NZ as industry leaders and business users explore alternatives like iPhone and Nokia for work.

Commission defies industry pressure, upholding rigorous standards amid calls for lesser regulation, focusing on facts over rhetoric.

Digitalisation is our 'ticket to the dance', transforming economies globally and reshaping NZ's future. It's beyond broadband; it's innovation.

In its final plan for ultra-fast broadband the government rejected Telecom's proposals, but it didn't shut the door on the incumbent.