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Microsoft puts its hands in its pockets for social media-led competition based around the IE8 Web Slice application.

iTunes gears up to deepen social ties with Facebook Connect integration, facilitating users in sharing their music purchases.

Apple's iPhone OS 4.0 to introduce multitasking and iBooks, enhancing user experience with over 100 new features set for a summer release.

A recent Informatica survey reveals enterprises are struggling with overwhelming data growth, with 35% unable to manage growing volumes in their applications.

Rockstar unveils trailer for Red Dead Redemption, promising a groundbreaking open-world multiplayer experience.

Cloud computing and app delivery firm says channel partners can benefit from offering services on the back of it offering off-site data storage.

F.E.A.R. 3 set to terrify with its return to PS3, Xbox 360, and PC, introducing spine-chilling co-op gameplay and horror legends on board.

CEO Sir Howard Stringer says the firm will create a green model for others to follow while setting itself a zero environmental footprint target by 2050.

A June update for the SingStar franchise will allow players to compete against other players singing the same song via the PlayStation Network.

NetApp set to acquire Bycast, bolstering its unified storage strategy with advanced object-based software for global data access.

There is no word on when the independent investigation into the XT Network will be complete as Telecom customers suffered a fifth outage on the network.

The Commerce Commission has been ordered by the High Court to reconsider the way it calculates the amount telcos must pay to enable a rural telephony service.

Hitachi Data Systems appoints Wendy Watkinson as Executive of Channels for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to strengthen channel business and partnerships.

KEA’s new virtual network aims to turn one million Kiwi expats into ambassadors for New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup 2011 run-up, offering NZD $300,000 in prizes.

Enterprise app firm IFS has signed a deal with New Zealand utility company Metrix as part of its smart metering rollout.

Telecom's troubled XT Network appears<br />to be experiencing its fifth outage since December - this time in the Auckland<br />area.

ECM provider Open Text has been brought in to significantly improve the council's electronic access to records.

A partnership has been formed that both companies say will offer a security and WAN optimisation solution to firms with remote offices.

The mobile phone maker is tipped to be working on a new tablet computer due to be released later this year, analysts have said.

Internode extends its Business Connect service to offer affordable access to private IP network operators in New Zealand.