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Key members of RED team defect to Cyclone Computers, shaking up the education IT sector. Renaissance confirms the high-profile exits.

SonicWall has experienced a great business in the New Zealand marketplace as of late, according to Dean Redman, ANZ Country Manager, Sonicwall.

iTunes U surpasses 300 million downloads, cementing its status as a leading online educational hub, with content from top global universities.

Telecom New Zealand appoints Nick Olson as new CFO, effective October 1st, after successful international search.

Evidence mounts that Sony is looking to monetise second-hand game sales by implementing a paid online access model similar to EA's Online Pass.

AVG's latest report reveals Turkey, Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan are the most dangerous places to surf the web, with Japan and Taiwan being the safest.

Up to 500 gamers at this weekend's Auckmageddon gaming LAN will experience breakneck speeds courtesy of Orcon and Vector's ultra-fast fibre network partnership.

Electronic Arts remains firm in response to calls to ban its upcoming first-person shooter set in modern-day Afghanistan.

Microsoft's Tech.Ed event sells out; session builder now live for attendees to plan their schedule with top national and international experts.

Google's latest update for iPhone users brings push notifications for Gmail and Calendar, ensuring you never miss what matters.

NZ's online advertising market soars to $62.58m in Q2, outpacing forecasts and highlighting digital media's ascension in the ad world.

Express Data secures its role as Kaspersky's NZ corporate distributor, expanding its portfolio with leading anti-virus solutions.

Is your PC slowing down? iolo technologies' System Mechanic Business promises to restore speed and efficiency to aging computers.

SEGA announces Vanquish demo, launching Sept 2 on Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network, featuring futuristic battle suits and intense action.

Facebook is overhauling Pages by removing application boxes and info sections, and narrowing application tabs, aiming for a streamlined browsing experience.

RIM's BlackBerry App World update launches in NZ with new payment options, improved app discovery, and BlackBerry ID for secure transfers.

Vodafone acquires First Mobile, adding 77 New Zealand stores to its portfolio. The deal includes no store closures or job losses, says Vodafone.

Crackdown 2's Toy Box DLC brings new vehicles, modes, and avatar awards, offering a mix of free and premium content to enhance gameplay.

Tomizone teams up with Skype, offering free Wi-Fi at hotspots for Skype users to stay connected. Winter Warmer Hotspots promo begins today.

Asia-Pacific's smartphone market set to surge, with sales projected to hit 477 million units by 2015, up from 5% in 2009.