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Global piracy rose 2% in 2009 to 43%, but New Zealand showed a remarkable decline, with local figures bucking this worldwide trend, says IDC.

Microsoft wins lawsuit against Trade Me seller for pirating Office 2007, spotlighting NZ's low piracy but stressing the fight continues.

New Zealand's Izon Science inks a deal with Chemoscience for exclusive distribution of its nanoparticle analysis systems across five Southeast Asian nations.

A Wellington-based, self-employed game developer has just released a trailer for his upcoming Flash game, Centaurian.

Telecom's chief financial officer Russ Houlden is the latest<br />high-ranking executive to quit the company, it was announced today.

Hot on the heels of Facebook's privacy row, comes MySpace Co-President Mike Jones offering new privacy settings to all users.

If there's one thing that's currently preventing me from my third playthrough of Mass Effect 2, it's the daunting prospect of scanning planets for a third time.

Bill McCracken, Chief Executive Officer of CA Technologies, has said that firms may be left behind if they don't embrace today's emerging technology.

Sony to announce premium PlayStation Network subscription plan at E3, offering free games and streaming music service. (110 characters).

The promise of a free next generation iPhone being used to gather email addresses and other personal information.

YouTube celebrates its fifth anniversary with over two billion daily views; Co-Founder Chad Hurley sees vast growth potential ahead for the video platform.

Commerce Commission won't probe Telecom's retracted 97% XT Network coverage claim, citing no Fair Trading Act breach.

Microsoft is set to launch Office Web Apps on 15 June, challenging Google Docs with a free web-based version of Office 2010.

Super Scribblenauts sequel set to launch for DS, promising enhanced controls and creative challenges where adjectives bring your imagination to life.

McCain Foods has signed a four-year<br />agreement with Gen-i to move all of its mobile connections to the XT mobile network.

CA has rebranded as CA Technologies, signalling its dedication to IT management and security, announced at CA World 2010 in Las Vegas.

RSA appoints Julian Garreffa as Information and Security Specialist to spearhead growth and enhance market presence in New Zealand.

Microsoft questions the use of outdated Internet Explorer 6, promotes IE8's advanced security features in the battle against modern cyber threats.

Boost productivity and even your company's bottom-line with a list of ten quality apps for the handheld device.

A Websense report reveals a surge in job search-related malware targeting HR departments, with over 230,000 samples detected in just four hours last week.