Stories by Staff - Page 454
Google launches revamped eBookstore
Wed, 8th Dec 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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tablets & laptops
Three million ebooks designed to run on laptops, netbooks, tablets, smartphones and e-readers (if you're in the US).
Scholarship unveiled to honour Paul Reynolds
Wed, 8th Dec 2010
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national library of new zealand
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libraries
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digital strategy
A 'No Numpties' scholarship has been launched in honour of late internet pioneer Paul Reynolds, set to support the NZ cultural sector biennially.
Rural broadband short-listed to three
Wed, 8th Dec 2010
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uc
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telco
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partners
Comms Minister Steven Joyce announces three finalists for Rural Broadband Initiative, spotlighting innovation and partnership in extending rural connectivity.
dstore Deals Christmas Bargains for Shoppers and Saves Them Time
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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online shopping
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digital economy
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retail
With Christmas around the corner, dstore offers online shoppers affordable bargains, saving time and avoiding the holiday rush at shopping centres.
EA releases two new Dead Space 2 trailers
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
We get a closer look not only at the new multiplayer offering but also at the evolution of the game's protagonist, Isaac.
UFB: Telecom focused on the remainder of NZ
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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chorus
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fibre
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crown fibre holdings
Telecom aims to cover the rest of New Zealand after missing out on two UFB regions. CEO Paul Reynolds stresses the importance of a Chorus split.
EMC wins major Defence Force tech deal
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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spacetech
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personal computing devices
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software
Multi-million dollar contract won to provide a data backup, recovery and archive solution for the New Zealand Defence Force.
Dell chooses Kiwi touchscreen tech
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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software
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palm
Kiwi tech firm Unlimited Realities licenses its Fingertapps software to Dell, integrating advanced multi-touch capabilities into millions of PCs worldwide.
New Kiwi business support network created
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
MYOB partners with Business Mentors New Zealand, creating a mega network to bolster support for Kiwi businesses amid rising demand.
EB Games NZ breaks WoW Cataclysm street date
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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twitter
EB Games NZ flouts WoW Cataclysm release rules to counter early online sales, sparking a retail domino effect.
InternetNZ: UFB pricing excellent
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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uc
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telco
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ufb
InternetNZ Chief Vikram Kumar hails UFB rollout and pricing in NZ cities as a game changer for broadband access.
Partner satisfaction down at Microsoft
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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microsoft
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it industry
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partners
Partner satisfaction has dropped at Microsoft, with New Zealand partners criticising the value of the Partner Network and the quality of available resources.
Fallout: New Vegas patch submitted
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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twitter
Bethesda and Obsidian have finally completed the eagerly awaited Fallout: New Vegas patch, soon to be available on Xbox LIVE, PSN, and Steam.
Government announces first UFB cities
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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fibre
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crown fibre holdings
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information technology
Hamilton, Tauranga, Whangarei, New Plymouth, and Wanganui have been named as the first cities for ultra-fast broadband rollout, the government announced today.
2degrees launches second Android device
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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uc
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telco
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vodafone
2degrees launches $449 LG Optimus One, a budget Android with car nav features, making waves as a sophisticated handset in New Zealand.
Splosion Man sequel announced
Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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computer game
Twisted Pixel announces Ms. Splosion Man - a sequel to one of the breakthrough successes of last year's Winter of Arcade on Xbox LIVE.
Google targets the internet's 'bad apples'
Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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uc
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google
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telco
Plans in place for a major push against those who infringe copyright, including acting on takedown requests within 24 hours.
RIM buys mobile UI firm
Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
RIM acquires The Astonishing Tribe (TAT) to boost the interface design of future platforms, enhancing user experience across devices.
Gen-i launches NZ's second Windows Phone 7
Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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gen-i
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mobile plan
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telecom
The first Windows Phone 7 device for Telecom's XT network, the LG Optimus 7Q, is now available to Gen-i clients.
Microsoft's APAC leadership change
Fri, 3rd Dec 2010
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network infrastructure
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microsoft
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dell technologies
Microsoft appoints Tracey Fellows as APAC VP to boost cloud adoption and tech access in 12 countries, ahead of her December move to Singapore.