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Telstra invests AUS$4m in Aussie firm Whispir, beefing up its cloud-based communication tools and eyeing expansion in Asia.

New Zealand innovators launch Shuttlerock, an online software revolutionising content management and social media strategy for businesses.

BNZ and Vodafone hit a 16-year partnership milestone, signing a 'significant' six-year extension to boost corporate telecom services.

Panasonic NZ pioneers online shopping on TV with the launch of the Trade Me app for Smart Viera screens, transforming living rooms.

Amy Adams faces backlash for prioritising Chorus and telcos over consumer savings, sparking a debate over government priorities.

After nearly 30 years, TVNZ's Teletext will shut down next April, succumbing to the internet's supremacy and outdated technology.

Pope Benedict XVI embraces digital age, blessing over a million Twitter followers in his groundbreaking first tweet.

Michael P. Gregoire named new CEO of CA Technologies, succeeding William E. McCracken from January 7, 2013, amid unanimous board support.

Company introduces integrated backup and deduplication appliances, expanding on initial software and cloud solution offerings.

FileMaker Go hits over 500,000 downloads as firms craft business solutions on iOS, marking rapid growth in custom app development.

NZ's Information Leadership secures prestigious Microsoft Gold Partnership, marking a top-tier achievement in content collaboration.

The IT services market faces turbulence as 3Q12 total contract value drops by a third, hitting a nine-year low, with public and private sector deals plummeting.

John McAfee has been deported to the US from Guatemala amidst evasion from Belize police, now stating he'll hang in Miami for a while.

Kiwi caught in FBI swoop on global Facebook scam ring, facing charges in a cybercrime operation that cost users NZ$1 billion.

Google Maps triumphantly returns to iPhone, promising a smoother, detailed mapping experience after a three-month hiatus.

Over 160 million people globally at risk as company data hacks surge, reports KPMG, highlighting a shift to deliberate data theft.

Microsoft ramps up Surface production, expanding retail presence globally amid surging demand for its popular tablet.

Norton 360 Multi-Device expands to Mac, offering up to 5-device protection including Android, but lacks iPhone/iPad support.

Application developers commit to product in areas such as games, multimedia, business and productivity, published media and social networking.

As 2012 draws to a close Juniper Research has drawn up a list of predictions for the mobile and wireless industry during 2013.