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Telecom launches its own Android music store
Digital Entertainment

Telecom launches its own Android music store

Telecom debuts Android music store for direct song downloads, charging users through phone bills, offering over a million DRM-free tracks.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
NV Interactive takes out Microsoft dev prize
Microsoft

NV Interactive takes out Microsoft dev prize

NV Interactive clinches Microsoft's top Web Development Partner prize, highlighting NZ's tech prowess on the global stage.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2012
Connector Systems targets SMBs with Imation deal
Storage

Connector Systems targets SMBs with Imation deal

Connector Systems partners with Imation to supply New Zealand resellers with storage and data security solutions aimed at small and medium businesses.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2012

Global Stories

Yahoo hacked in security 'wake-up call'
Yahoo

Yahoo hacked in security 'wake-up call'

Yahoo Voices hit by major hack, exposing over 400,000 passwords in a stark 'wake-up call' for the tech giant's security measures.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2012
Former Unisys exec to lead SAP in ANZ
Unisys

Former Unisys exec to lead SAP in ANZ

SAP appoints ex-Unisys APJ exec Andrew Barkla to lead ANZ, aiming to capitalise on cloud, mobility and big data trends.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2012
2degrees ranks highest in retail survey
Unified Communications

2degrees ranks highest in retail survey

2degrees wins customers' hearts in a retail survey, scoring near-perfect in satisfaction and beating Telecom and Vodafone in service and value.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2012
TelstraClear sale: what the CEOs say
Unified Communications

TelstraClear sale: what the CEOs say

Russell Stanners and Allan Freeth talk up companies' complementary qualities; so what does acting Telecom boss Chris Quin have to say?.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2012
Telecom on target for CDMA shut-down
CDMA

Telecom on target for CDMA shut-down

Telecom readies for CDMA network shutdown on July 31, urging users to switch to XT or risk losing services and possibly their numbers.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2012
Vodafone buys TelstraClear for $840 million
Unified Communications

Vodafone buys TelstraClear for $840 million

Sale includes TelstraClear's voice and data-based services, its network infrastructure, and its kiwi customer base.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2012
Twin additions to Dell XPS range
Network Infrastructure

Twin additions to Dell XPS range

XPS 13 joined by beefier machines for users looking for larger screens, improved battery life or performance graphics.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
Skinny Mobile boss departs
Skinny

Skinny Mobile boss departs

Skinny Mobile's chief, Paul O'Shannessey exits just before Telecom's major network shift, leaving the brand's future uncertain.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
Check out Google's Jellybean sculpture
Google

Check out Google's Jellybean sculpture

Google adds a jellybean Android sculpture at its HQ, heralding the Jellybean OS release before the I/O conference.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
OpenHost's sexy play for Net24 customers
Voyager Internet

OpenHost's sexy play for Net24 customers

OpenHost woos Net24 clients with a cheeky campaign featuring a '70s sleaze, offering free migration and hosting to ditch Voyager's new fold.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2012
Shoppers, parents and thieves: who should know about Bitdefender 2013
Apple

Shoppers, parents and thieves: who should know about Bitdefender 2013

Bitdefender 2013 launches with advanced Anti-Theft, Parental Control and Safepay features, enhancing security for users and challenging thieves.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2012
Should Google's CEO reveal his mystery illness?
Data Privacy

Should Google's CEO reveal his mystery illness?

Larry Page has missed one engagement and cancelled his appearances at two others, but no-one wants to explain why.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2012
A united nation of technologists
Recruitment

A united nation of technologists

New Zealand's ICT talent gap grows as schools underplay tech careers, prompting recruiters to scout for international talent.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2012
Did Apple raise its wages to trump a New York Times report?
Apple

Did Apple raise its wages to trump a New York Times report?

Ahead of NYT exposé, Apple lifts employee wages, sparking debate on insider info use for preempting media critique.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2012
Apple-Motorola patent case dismissed 'with prejudice'
Apple

Apple-Motorola patent case dismissed 'with prejudice'

A US judge halts the Apple-Motorola patent feud, ruling neither proved need for damages, hinting this won't end tech industry battles.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2012