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Orcon throws down gauntlet with free fibre deal

Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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State-owned ISP offers consumers, schools and businesses UFB internet for $0 per month - so what's the catch?.
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Fast pace set to continue for Connector Systems

Fri, 6th Jul 2012
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Connector Systems accelerates its growth in 2012 with new vendors and staff, hinting at even more expansion in the year's second half.
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Giving old wood new life - iPad

Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Sounder Industries innovates by turning historic lumber into a unique, eco-friendly iPad amplifier, enhancing sound naturally.
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US game studio lays off 400 employees

Fri, 25th May 2012
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38 Studios, publishers of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, are in big trouble - leaving their new MMO, code-named Copernicus, most likely dead in the water.
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Tone is Queen

Mon, 21st May 2012
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In the saturated world of sales, the mastery of tone trumps content quantity, transforming how businesses connect with the market.
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Today, tomorrow, Timaru

Thu, 26th Apr 2012
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Timaru blazes trail with Ultra Fast Broadband: 6000+ premises including schools and hospitals to connect by July, soaring to 11,000 by 2015.
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Second UFB retail deal for Telecom

Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Telecom secures a second RSP deal with Ultrafast Fibre, boosting fibre rollout in key North Island urban areas.
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Blame the rugby flags

Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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Rugby flags caused two of Auckland's 2011 World Cup power outages, reveals Eaton, amid disruptions by possums and seagulls across New Zealand.
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Warning: Data centre reality distortion field

Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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When it comes to data centres, marketing's penchant for twisting facts can confuse the unwary argues Robin Cockayne, Revera general manager, sales.
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Case study: Pact disability support group

Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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How a South Island organisation used a tailored CRM to track the progress of its patients and boost the IT confidence of its staff.
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Orcon's UFB pricing ploy: brave or foolish?

Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Orcon leaps into the UFB market with early pricing plans, a daring strategy amidst consumer apathy and service availability concerns.
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Game review: NeverDead

Mon, 27th Feb 2012
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NeverDead breaks the mould with its immortal protagonist, but is let down by tedious gameplay and a flawed combat system.
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Intergen replaces South Island head

Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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Intergen appoints Martin Gale, ex-Fujitsu manager, to lead its Southern team, replacing Tim Mole who takes on a new BI role.
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Huawei signed for Christchurch UFB build

Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Huawei secures a major role in Christchurch's UFB project, becoming the key fibre equipment supplier for NZ's second-largest network build.
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Fresh perspective in Dead Island DLC

Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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Deep Silver announces a thrilling twist for Dead Island with new DLC, allowing players to control Ryder White. Drops 1st February with extra loot.
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Ultrafast Fibre begins marketing push

Thu, 26th Jan 2012
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Ultrafast Fibre bolsters its broadband rollout with a marketing manager to ensure smooth customer experience across central North Island.
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Connector Systems secures Wellington space

Tue, 29th Nov 2011
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The space will consist of a professional services office, a sales office, a meeting room and a purpose-built training room.
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Legal Tender: Cops eying high-tech car tracking

Tue, 8th Nov 2011
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Police in the market for cutting-edge tech to track police vehicles, aiming for enhanced real-time control and security measures.
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WEL Networks selects Huawei

Mon, 7th Nov 2011
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Huawei wins bid to provide Fibre to the Home technology for WEL Networks' Ultra Fast Broadband project in NZ's central North Island.
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Finding & keeping IT talent

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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In post-depression New Zealand, the IT sector battles skill shortages while adapting hiring strategies to a shifting job market landscape.