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DTS to open a new, quake-resistant data centre in Upper Hutt's CBD Tower in 2013, boasting premium services and dual fibre connectivity.

Microsoft's Steve Ballmer bets big on new Windows Phone, eyeing rapid growth to challenge Android and iOS as the third force in smartphones.

Symantec has promoted Tim Bentley to regional sales director for Symantec.cloud across the Pacific, aiming to enhance market presence and fuel business growth.

Westcon teams up again for the Funrazor head shave, supporting child cancer with a bold goal at their Auckland office on Dec 14.

Facebook admits excessive use can be unhealthy, echoing concerns about digital wellbeing despite its billion users worldwide.

Apple's new iPad mini and fourth gen iPad sales soar to 3 million in three days, doubling their record. Demand exceeds supply.

Samsung's Galaxy S III hits a milestone, selling over 30 million units in just 5 months, outpacing its predecessor and rivals worldwide.

Chatham Islands residents finally enjoy affordable broadband as Wireless Nation unveils a new internet service, liberating them from slow, costly options.

Microsoft teases a venture into smartphone development, testing its own design that rivals iPhone 5 and Galaxy SIII.

GrabOne's new 'Wish List' feature transforms Xmas gift shopping for Kiwis, enabling easy sharing of desired experiences with family and friends.

Vodafone launches a revolutionary way of using data to give globe trotters certainty over their mobile bill while away.

Apple faces tribunal in NZ after cancelling a man's order worth $1600 acquired for just $35 due to website pricing error.

Android dominates the smartphone market, holding a staggering 75% share in Q3 2012, with shipments hitting a record 136 million units.

Labour challenges Government to open its ears to the concerns NZ’s business community has regarding internet capacity and the need for a second fibre cable.

Kim Dotcom aims to revive Pacific Fibre's vision, connecting NZ to the U.S. with an undersea cable via his new website Me.ga.

Wellington geospatial company Splice Group launches lightweight software map viewer for easy access to detailed geospatial map data on mobile devices.

Following Vodafone's acquisition of telco firm, the NZ Commerce Commission will monitor fixed-to-mobile pricing.

As the iPad mini hits New Zealand, Adam Leach, principal analyst at Ovum provides his view on Apple’s Strategy.

New Zealand Labour Party criticises Government's ultra-fast broadband deal, saying it will expire before most people can be connected.

RIM's BlackBerry 10 enters global testing phase, a vital move as it gears up to rival iPhone and Android devices in a bid for survival.