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Gin Wigmore to headline Microsoft's TechFest on August 31st, alongside Midnight Youth and President Gas. Comedian Steve Wrigley will be the MC.

TVNZ's iPad app has become the top free app on iTunes store; TVNZ Ondemand also has a separate iPad app in development.

Nearly 3/4 of workers in a Unisys poll would fund their own IT gear for work flexibility, embracing consumer-style tech in the workplace.

Michele Harrington joins Simms International as GM, tasked with reseller relations and expanding the NZ and AU peripherals market.

Slingshot teases a limited 'All You Can Eat' broadband deal for just 10,000 customers, with no data cap, priced under $80. Details to follow next week.

2degrees shakes up mobile plans in NZ with the imminent launch of their Pay Monthly service, promising exclusive perks for early sign-ups.

NZ Post unveils a new iPhone app, enabling users to create and send printed greeting cards directly from their devices for $4.99.

James Owens, formerly Sales Director Asia-Pacific for Oracle Corporation, has been appointed Regional Director ANZ for Extreme Networks.

Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days, eagerly awaited with its launch trailer unveiled, hits stores Aug 17th amidst high hopes of redemption.

Ernie Newman resigns as TUANZ Chief Executive after 12 years, citing recent mobile termination rate regulation as a pivotal factor.

TelstraClear reports $16m earnings before interest and tax due to economic recession; plans to grow services and revenues in tough environment.

StarCraft II soars in US sales, dwarfing its competitors with over 721,000 units sold, propelling PC game sales to a 103% increase.

Microsoft partners with University of Canterbury to create a leading tech education centre, aiming to boost NZ's innovation and opportunities.

Ken Levine's team at Irrational Games reveals BioShock Infinite, lifting the action from Rapture to a mysterious floating city, Columbia.

Jabra boosts its NZ presence by appointing Express Data as a partner, targeting a surge in unified communications with strategic alliances.

Apple rolls out iOS updates to squash bug allowing iPhones and iPads to be remotely hacked, safeguarding user data and devices.

Microsoft counters PC decline fears amid rising smartphone and iPad popularity, citing strong global PC market growth.

After years of losses, Synnex New Zealand celebrates its first profit, turning its fortune around with a $61k gain in 2009.

Microsoft rapidly fixes flaws in the latest Hotmail update, enhancing the email experience for 350m users worldwide with new features.

Symantec’s survey reveals a major disconnect: 96% of Australian and New Zealand companies value an information retention plan, yet only 50% possess one.