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Symantec acquires VeriSign's identity and authentication business for USD $1.28 billion in cash, expanding its digital security portfolio and reach.

Twitter unveils Twitter for iPhone, rebranding the acclaimed Tweetie 2 app as its official iPhone application, now available for free.

Traders that bought into the Dot Com bust are now looking at cloud computing as a new commodity, says one analyst.

Foxtel teams up with Xbox LIVE to stream channels in Australia, challenging Sony’s PS3 MUBI app. Launch details yet to come.

Rockstar has just announced an interesting competition in promotion of Red Dead Redemption, released nationwide tomorrow on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

The closing date for entries has been pushed out by a month, it was announced at a celebratory luncheon for last year's winners.

The Government will provide a further $245 million for its broadband initiatives, it's been announced in the Budget.

Telecom has scrapped its Big Time broadband plan, launched last July, due to unmanageable traffic and complaints from high-end users.

Kane and Lynch 2's new 'Undercover Cop' mode adds a thrilling twist, turning one player into a mole and ramping up paranoia.

HP predicts a major change in networking infrastructure, claiming it will be a formidable competitor to Cisco. #HP #networking #Cisco.

Datastor Forum reveals bold plans for suppliers, emphasising mobilised and converged services to meet evolving needs in NZ's tech industry.

Eric Krieger joins SafeNet to bolster channel partnerships, targeting resellers in key sectors with top-tier security solutions.

Vodafone has announced a reduction in its prepay calling prices to 49c a minute to call any mobile and 12c to send a text to any mobile phone in New Zealand.

Activision and Treyarch have released an extended trailer for the next Call of Duty game complete with actual gameplay.

Customers are being warned about aggressive cold calls from telcos following a rise in the number of complaints about unauthorised transfers.

BitDefender unveils its inaugural Mac OS X antivirus, offering real-time protection and intelligent scanning to safeguard against malware.

Halo: Reach beta outshines Halo 3 with record first-day player numbers, showing massive player engagement, according to Bungie.

Westpac GM of Customer and Technology Services, David Boyes, has joined the NZICT board as an Independent Director.

Tim Sparapani, Public Policy Director for Facebook, has said that the social networking site will launch new privacy options in the coming weeks.

Global piracy rose 2% in 2009 to 43%, but New Zealand showed a remarkable decline, with local figures bucking this worldwide trend, says IDC.