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ISPs voice their fears that ACTA will mandate them to police user activities, risking privacy and increasing costs.

RSA has filled its NZ sales role with Shephard, after Julian Garreffa’s brief stint. Shephard, boasting 8 years’ UK experience, aims to boost local business.

FX Networks has entered into a partnership with the government's multi-million dollar research and education network, displacing TelstraClear.

Utilities keep you on the phone the longest, with calls lasting 8min 43s, outpacing government and IT helps desks, a study reveals.

Online video series follows four Kiwis as they set out on a new career path with help from the online auction site.

By 2013, smartphones and enhanced phones will surpass PCs as the primary web access device, prompting websites to adapt to mobile formats.

Microsoft unveils a new connector to boost two-tier ERP deployments, allowing subsidiaries to use Dynamics AX while integrating with SAP at headquarters.

Skype 2.0 hits the iPhone with a coveted upgrade - now make Skype-to-Skype calls via 3G but gear up to pay post-2010.

Over a third of businesses are currently hiring with 82% expecting to do so within the next six months, says a new report.

New Zealand Transport Agency's ramp signaling project awarded for improving travel speed by 15% on Auckland's motorways.

FileMaker introduces Bento for iPad, a personal database app to easily manage contacts, projects, and events, now optimised for the iPad's display.

Apple's iTunes faces scrutiny from antitrust division, amid questions over its online business practices and dominant market position.

Activision releases 'Impulse' trailer for Singularity, showcasing the game's unique Time Manipulation Device, altering gameplay dynamics.

EA's massively multiplayer online racer will go live on July 20th, when you can download a free playable demo.

The winners of Spark's Ideas Challenge, incorporating the $10k and Aspire Challenges, have been unveiled, focusing on both social and commercial innovation.

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock to focus on rock 'n' roll 'shredding' and a story mode with Gene Simmons narrating a mythical rock battle.

After only a few weeks of being in the job, Julian Garreffa, recently appointed Information and Security Specialist for NZ, has left the company.

Symantec's Norton Everywhere extends security beyond PCs to mobile and smart devices, offering new solutions like Norton Smartphone Security for Android Beta.

HP climbs to the top as the leading server seller, overtaking IBM amidst buyers delaying purchases ahead of new releases.