Stories by Staff - Page 539

Ellisco named Hirschmann distributor
Wed, 26th May 2010
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partner programmes
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wireless networks
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wifi
Ellisco has been named the New Zealand distributor for Hirschmann, expanding its reach in electrical and mechanical engineering solutions.

Cisco's telepresence undercut
Wed, 26th May 2010
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video conferencing
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cisco
With today's online-based telepresence solutions, Cisco's high quality telepresence solutions are under fire from new entrants.

HP in major brand shake-up
Wed, 26th May 2010
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hp
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proliant
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tippingpoint
Following HP's recent acquisition of 3Com, the company has told The Channel to expect significant changes to branding strategy.

Ratchet & Clank dev goes multiplatform
Wed, 26th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Insomniac Games signs deal with EA that will see the studio release its first multiplatform title in its 16-year history.

Major Xbox shake-up
Wed, 26th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Robbie Bach (pictured) and J Allard, two MS employees largely responsible for the launch of Xbox, are to leave Microsoft later this year.

Transformers: War for Cybertron multiplayer video
Wed, 26th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Activision has released the following Multiplayer Experience Behind the Scenes trailer for Transformers: War for Cybertron.

Symantec unveils SMB protection suite
Wed, 26th May 2010
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data protection
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dr
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endpoint protection
Symantec introduces a new Protection Suite for SMBs, cutting the price by 40% to offer budget-friendly, comprehensive data security and recovery options.

Next Splinter Cell already confirmed
Wed, 26th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Ubisoft Toronto is already working on the next iteration of the Splinter Cell series, with former Assassin’s Creed producer Jade Raymond at the helm.

NetSuite scoops three CODiE awards
Wed, 26th May 2010
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Cloud vendor awarded Best Business Software, Best Relationship Management Solution and Best Cloud Infrastructure Software.

DDI sector in need of understanding
Tue, 25th May 2010
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uc
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telco
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analyst report
Companies should be adopting new DDI services quicker than they currently are, says solutions provider, Infoblox.

FIBRE 2010: Telecom's rival
Tue, 25th May 2010
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chorus
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tuanz
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gpon
NZ's $1.5bn fibre project may see Telecom's network rivalled by regional fibre companies, offering newer, community-backed infrastructure.

Telecom Retail reshuffle - Updated
Tue, 25th May 2010
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telco
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contact centre
Telecom Retail overhauls management and cuts 200 jobs in a sweeping reshuffle following top executives' exits.

NZ online ad spend up 12.31%
Tue, 25th May 2010
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investment
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pricewaterhousecoopers
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media
The Interactive Advertising Bureau of New Zealand (IABNZ) has said that online advertising spend has seen healthy growth in Q1, 2010.

Namco picks up Witcher 2 for New Zealand
Tue, 25th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Namco Bandai swoops in, securing distribution for The Witcher 2 in New Zealand, promising an unparalleled RPG experience in 2011.

Informatica signs NZ cloud reseller
Tue, 25th May 2010
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partner programmes
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informatica
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on-premise
Cloud consultant Sqware Peg has signed a partnership with Informatica to resell its cloud to New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore.

GlobalBizpro enhances MYOB division
Tue, 25th May 2010
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software development
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it industry
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comworth
Alan Parker joins GlobalBizpro as Sales Manager for its EXO Division, leveraging 15 years of IT expertise to advance MYOB solutions and drive business growth.

Orcon, Compass and CallPlus strike alliance
Tue, 25th May 2010
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uc
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chorus
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telco
Orcon, CallPlus, and Compass team up to enhance unbundled services across New Zealand, allowing customers broader access to each other's networks.

Halo: Reach dated - Sept. 14th
Tue, 25th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Bungie confirms release date for Halo: Reach and reveals the staggering demand for the multiplayer beta. Get ready to drop in September.

Intel launches new Core processor
Tue, 25th May 2010
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personal computing devices
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intel
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tablets & laptops
Intel's new Core processor, using 32nm technology, promises laptops that are lighter, faster, and have better battery life with 32% better performance.

Blur features a new kind of Facebook integration
Tue, 25th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
We've all seen the annoying kind of Facebook integration where your followers are informed every time you unlock an achievement or trophy.