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Telecom to pay competitors $31.6 million

Fri, 14th Oct 2011
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Telecom agrees to pay $31.6m to rivals, settling claims of unfair competition and marking a key step towards telecom industry reform.
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The smartphone threat

Wed, 12th Oct 2011
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As Android's popularity soars, AVG and Symantec warn against rising smartphone cyber threats, highlighting scams like 'Premium SMS'.
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2degrees' $2.24 billion gift

Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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2degrees shakes up NZ market, contributing $2.2B to the economy and breaking the Telecom-Vodafone grip, according to Venture Consulting.
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¼ million Kindle Fires ordered

Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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Amazon's Kindle Fire ignites the market with 250,000 pre-orders in 5 days, challenging the iPad with basics at a lower price.
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Say goodbye to the iPod

Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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Apple phases out click-wheel games, signalling the possible end for the iPod, once a symbol of its tech domination.
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Keeping up with cybercrime

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Cybercrime is on the rise, impacting businesses globally with costs soaring up to $36.5m, urging a stronger focus on automated security tech.
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Secure me: credit card fraud

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Credit card fraud outstrips the drug trade in profits, sparking a call for robust business security measures in New Zealand.
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Securing data in the cloud

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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The market for authentication solutions is growing, as Vince Lee, Regional Manager, Australia and New Zealand for SafeNet explains.
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BYOD: A new security paradigm

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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BYOD presents new security challenges for customers says Jeff Arndt, Symantec director, partners and alliances, Pacific region.
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Wan Optimisation Goes Free

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Dangling a free Wan optimisation appliance is part of a wider plan for Silver Peak, the company tells The Channel.
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Fabric enhancements offer reseller boon

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Brocade has extended its product portfolio as the company looks to capitalise on New Zealand's 'mature' virtualisation market.
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Top 5 celeb technology blunders

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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From Bateman's queue jump to Prince calling the internet 'over', here are the top 5 celeb tech mishaps that had fans buzzing.
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How to buy a Blu-Ray player

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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Although Blu-ray players are becoming increasingly popular and beginning to replace DVDs as the player of choice.
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Finding online love

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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In an age where screens dominate, finding love online becomes the new norm, offering hope for those tired of traditional dating avenues.
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Optimising client service

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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NZ sees a surge in Unified Communications to boost customer service ahead of the Rugby World Cup, with custom solutions leading the charge.
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Partnering through crisis

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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A major crisis can be a time that tests relationships, but it can also be a time where the real value of IT partnerships are seen.
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Panasonic launches 10th-gen projector

Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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Panasonic has unveiled the AE7000, the world's first LCD full HD 3D home projector, featuring advanced parallax adjustment for comfortable viewing.
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Raroa School could have been a wireless nightmare

Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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Wi-Fi woes at Raroa School solved as new system brings seamless connectivity to over 500 delighted students and staff in Wellington.
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GrabOne Facebook app plays on trading card craze

Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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GrabOne's new Facebook app stirs nostalgia with a trading card game, offering prizes like concert passes and trips.
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Amazon to launch tablet this week?

Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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Rumours say the device sports a 7-inch screen, runs Google's Android operating system, and will retail for US$250.