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Kiwi firm fixes the video conferencing mess

Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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We've all been disappointed with the quality and technical issues of video conferencing. We look at a kiwi firm determined to fix these messy issues.
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Results.com hits Apple App Store

Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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Results.com app launch revolutionises strategy execution for executives on the go, now available on the Apple App Store.
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Batman shooting triggers video game violence debate

Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Colorado tragedy reignites the video game violence debate after a cinema shooting during The Dark Knight Rises premiere.
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NZ lags in middle of OECD broadband rankings

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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NZ at 17th in OECD for broadband penetration, trailing Switzerland but leading Australia. Hopes for UFB to boost future rankings.
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LTE iPad rebranded as 'cellular'

Mon, 14th May 2012
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Apple has renamed its LTE iPad to 'iPad wi-fi + cellular' after complaints from countries where the device doesn't support local LTE networks.
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Review: TomTom Go Live 2050 World GPS

Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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How many times have you tried to escape for a weekend getaway only to end up sitting in bumper to bumper traffic for hours?.
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Google merges apps and media in Google Play

Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Google Play revamps as a one-stop hub for apps, books, movies, and music, expanding digital access in select countries.
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News: Apple's iTV, updated UI resources in 10.7.3, Droplr for Mac, and more!

Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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Canadian telecoms get early access to Apple's iTV, controlled by voice and gestures, alongside macOS 10.7.3 UI updates and new Mac apps.
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Facebook frustrations

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Facebook's new privacy settings mean that photos you tag now can be seen by friends of the person tagged, not just your own friends.
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Aastra looks to shake off Ericsson legacy

Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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Aastra aims to redefine its global presence, targeting New Zealand's SMB market with new products, shedding its Ericsson heritage.
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Kobo purchased for US$315 million

Wed, 9th Nov 2011
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Rakuten Inc to acquire Toronto's Kobo for $315m, broadening global eBook reach and diversifying into new markets.
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Patrice's Pick – From the Country Music Junkie

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Everyone knows that kids can be cruel. This is particularly true when you're a girl with a boy's name, and you listen to country music.
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Sony names date for 3D Display

Thu, 20th Oct 2011
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Sony to launch innovative 3D Display on November 13, promising an end to split-screen gaming with its unique multiplayer visual tech.
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Screen problem could delay iPad 3

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Apple's iPad 3 faces launch delays due to screen production issues, casting shadows on its highly anticipated release.
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N-able(ing) managed services

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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N-able Technologies targets exponential growth in NZ, promising to double its business as it recruits more partners for managed services.
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Hang up to hang out

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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This month's blog idea was sparked by something that annoys me to no end, which I have come to realise is a common pet peeve among others as well.
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Nortel patent purchase approved

Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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A consortium of tech giants, including Apple and Microsoft, wins Nortel patents for $4.5 billion, outbidding Google in a key patent war victory.
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Phone and internet? Who needs them!

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Brits and Kiwis at the mercy of sluggish phone and internet providers, sparking calls for better service in our tech-reliant world.
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'No magic bullet' to prevent cyber attacks, says analyst

Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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A recent spate of cyber attacks, including on the International Monetary Fund, have brought to light the high stakes involved iin online security.
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Partners who don't adopt the cloud won't survive

Fri, 22nd Apr 2011
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Thomas J. Bittman, VP at Gartner, warns that channel partners who fail to adopt cloud technology risk obsolescence as the market shifts towards cloud computing.