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Key talks Dotcom in Hollywood
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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John Key's US trip focus shifts as Hollywood lobbyist raises Kim Dotcom case, despite initial efforts to promote NZ as film hub.
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Take the pain out of backup and disaster recovery
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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In an ideal world where anything is possible, what three items in your backup, recovery and disaster recovery strategy would you like to change?.
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U.S. scraps piracy bills
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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The U.S. will scrap SOPA and PIPA, says former Senator Chris Dodd, as internet providers and tech giants like Google take on anti-piracy initiatives themselves.
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Slingshot catapults to broadband lead
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Company's investment in their network is paying off according to the latest measurements from broadcast monitoring firm Truenet.
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Xero debuts Android accounting app
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Xero launches Android app for on-the-move accounting, targeting 50% of SMEs keen on mobile financial management.
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Innovations in Payroll
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Kevin Murphy examines innovation in payroll processing and how the payroll industry has kept pace with changes in IT while continuing to add value to clients.
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Microsoft tipped for Rdio acquisition
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Website rumours suggesting the U.S. based digital music service is a target of technology giant as it increases its efforts on the music front.
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List Sell Stop Trading
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Second Trade Me rival postpones its launch this week as List Sell Trade goes down less than 24 hours since going live.
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Guiding customers in DR planning
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Charles Clarke urges resellers to help businesses navigate cloud disaster recovery planning, stressing the need for virtual environment expertise.
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Waikato science student scoops scholarship to Cambridge Uni
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Waikato University computer science student receives prestigious Woolf Fisher Scholarship to study for a PhD at Cambridge University in the UK.
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Kiwis enjoy cut-price consoles
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Microsoft New Zealand has significantly cut recommended retail prices across a wide range of Xbox 360 consoles, games and accessories.
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Have you got the Tech Factor?
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Simon Cowell and Will.i.am discuss the launch of an X Factor style show aimed at aspiring technology entrepreneurs.
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Facebook tops a billion users
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Facebook reaches one billion active users, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg celebrating the milestone and releasing a brand video to mark this historic achievement.
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Facebook debuts 'pay to promote posts' after NZ trials
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Following tests in New Zealand, social networking site rolls out service charging users who promote their wall posts across the U.S.
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Wheedle makes password promise after privacy breach
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Wheedle reassures users their passwords are safe post-privacy breach but faces criticism over security handling.
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Samsung seeks Apple retrial after jury bias
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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New legal filing from the South Korean company demands retrial after US$1bn patent loss, citing jury bias for the verdict.
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Mobile addicts across the ditch
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Our neighbours across the Tasman work extra hours via their mobile as the country becomes a nation of mobile addicts.
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Android App of the Week - IMDb
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Discover film magic on the go with IMDb's app, your encyclopaedia for movies, TV shows, trailers, and celeb trivia, crowning our Android App of the Week.
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Digiweb continues cloud growth through Laurus acquisition
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Kiwi web hosting firm continues cloud based growth through acquisition and renaming of Laurus Technology, formerly Utopia.
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Key's credibility crushed after Dotcom denial
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Labour party condemns the under-fire Primer Minister after revelations he knew about illegal spying in the Kim Dotcom case.