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Wheres my water

Disney Mobile introduces first original character

Mon, 26th Sep 2011
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Disney Mobile unveils Swampy in Where's My Water?, their first original character in a puzzling quest for cleanliness on iOS.
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King's School success with Ruckus Wireless

Fri, 23rd Sep 2011
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How King's School shifted from a 'find and fix' network approach to a more proactive 'predict and prevent' methodology with the help of Ruckus solutions.
Storagecraft

Case study: Server recovery adds up

Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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Strettons, a leading NZ accountancy firm, narrowly escaped disaster thanks to StorageCraft's quick server recovery solution.
N9

Vodafone lands Nokia N9

Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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Vodafone secures exclusive deal to sell Nokia's innovative N9, the all-screen smartphone, launching next month for $999.
Gaming

Star Trek Online to go F2P

Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Star Trek Online beams to free-to-play, with Cryptic Studios aiming to explore new player frontiers. Fans elated as monthly fees vanish.
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Samsung Galaxy SII debuts on XT

Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
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Samsung Galaxy SII finally hits Telecom's XT network, offering Kiwis a new Android experience at a competitive price, months after Vodafone.
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Network security

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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In the fast-evolving world of network security, businesses must tailor sophisticated solutions to fend off email threats and data breaches.
Channeldestruction

Channel destruction: why traditional resellers won't exist soon

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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distributors
NZ IT resellers face extinction as bank offers cut-price tech, signaling a shift towards direct vendor sales and cloud services.
Paulsomethin

'You break it, we fix it' model changes

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Resellers are moving away from 'break-fix' model and focusing on service contracts, according to SnapperNet director.
How to wifi2

How to setup a home network - Part Three

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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storage
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Explore the world of NAS for unbeatable data storage and remote access solutions in your home network setup. Perfect for small businesses.
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Analysts back Amazon to take on iPad

Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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Analysts tip Amazon's rumoured tablet as a potential iPad rival, betting on competitive pricing and vast sales to challenge Apple's dominance.
Fallback

Developers give PlayStation Vita some love

Fri, 26th Aug 2011
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Game devs hail PS Vita as Sony's easiest platform to develop for, raising hopes for its success against Nintendo's 3DS.
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Fibre Watch: Hurry up and wait

Thu, 25th Aug 2011
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Despite this week's big announcements about national and international connectivity, benefits to broadband consumers are still some time away.
Fallback

Two demos coming for Konami's PES 2012

Wed, 24th Aug 2011
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Konami preps fans with two PES 2012 demos, challenging FIFA's reign ahead of its Oct release. First demo drops Aug 24, showcasing new AI.
Fallback

Groundbreaking games hit Mac app store

Wed, 24th Aug 2011
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Iconic Grand Theft Auto series makes its digital debut on Mac app store, with GTA 3 available now and more to follow.
Fallback

Bodycount demo now on Xbox Live

Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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xbox
Xbox Live unleashes Bodycount demo, inviting players to embrace mayhem and destruction in a no-holds-barred action shooter experience.
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Galaxy Tab 10.1 launched in NZ

Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 hits NZ, defying global bans, as Samsung bets on leading the local market despite iPad 2 competition.
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Screen problem could delay iPad 3

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Apple's iPad 3 faces launch delays due to screen production issues, casting shadows on its highly anticipated release.
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Battlefield 3 to require EA's Origin

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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DICE confirms that Battlefield 3 will require EA's Origin client on PC, sparking disappointment among Steam users who must install another game client.
Spellcheck

Errors spell disaster for online businesses

Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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Spelling and grammar errors can cripple online sales, says entrepreneur Charles Duncombe, who saw revenue double after correcting mistakes on his website.