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Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Uncertainty, frustration and bluster

Another fibre consortium makes it to the negotiating table but the fate of the ultra-fast broadband initiative remains uncertain.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2011

Ingram Micro

IBM strikes Ingram cloud deal

IBM teams up with Ingram Micro to distribute cloud services in New Zealand, offering enhanced flexibility and support to the channel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2011

Gaming

Behind the scenes: Halo: Reach's Defiant Map Pack

Take a look at this comprehensive, behind the scenes look at the three new maps for Halo: Reach due to launch in a matter of days.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2011

Wireless Networks

iOS 4.3 launches early - out now

Free update brings a faster Safari, iTunes Home Sharing, AirPlay improvements and personal hotspots to your i device.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2011

Fintech

NetSuite sweetens partner programme

NetSuite enhances its SP100 programme with new waivers, free training, and marketing support under the SuiteStart Service to aid channel businesses.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2011

Unified Communications

Telecom extends free calls deal in ChCh

Telecom announces extension of free call offer for Christchurch residents, rivalling 2degrees' recent free calling concession.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2011

Google

Major improvements made to Chrome

Chrome boosts speed with a 66% improvement and revamps settings as it exits beta, whipping past Internet Explorer 6.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2011

Government

US govt turns to the cloud to save money

The US government is exploring cloud computing to address budget cuts, aiming to save part of the USD $76 billion spent annually on over 10,000 systems.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2011

Digital Entertainment

Facebook starts movie rental service

Facebook has launched a movie rental service in partnership with Warner Bros., allowing US users to rent films like The Dark Knight for USD $3.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2011

Microsoft

Kiwis are the most cloud savvy in Asia Pacific

Microsoft research says that New Zealand is the most clued up country in Asia Pacific when it comes to understanding the cloud.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2011

iOS

Google Instant out now on Android, iOS

Google Instant Previews now hit Android and iOS, offering a faster way to search across 38 languages. Spot the right content without back-and-forth navigation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2011

Gaming

Monaco Corporation to cease gaming operations

The largest distributor of gaming titles in New Zealand is to shut down its gaming operations. Read on to find out what this means for Kiwi gamers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2011

Gaming

Microsoft hiring 'next generation' Xbox architects?

Microsoft scouts for architects to shape the 'next generation' Xbox, hinting at cutting-edge console developments.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2011

Disaster Recovery

Orcon goes live in Palmerston North

Orcon completes its unbundling in Palmerston North, offering local loop services despite minor delays linked to events in Christchurch.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Gaming

Score a free, ultra-rare Pokémon: Victini

Nintendo announces limited-time offer to snag the unique Psychic/Fire-type Pokémon Victini using a Wi-Fi Liberty Pass.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2011

Government

88 UCLL backhaul links 'are competitive'

Commerce Commission finds 88 UCLL backhaul links competitive, boosting alternatives to Telecom's network in NZ.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2011

Microsoft

Microsoft cuts software loan requirements

Microsoft NZ eases financing terms, slashing software loan requirements from 35% to 15% for deals under NZ$5m, fostering more accessible tech investments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2011