Retail stories - Page 567
Renaissance claims Apple victory in New Zealand
Thu, 9th Sep 2010
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Renaissance triumphs as Apple's share in New Zealand's PC market soars to over 11%, debunking rumours of new distributors.
Nike launches GPS iPhone app
Wed, 8th Sep 2010
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Nike+ GPS app uses iPhone GPS & accelerometer to track pace, distance, time & calories burned. Provides feedback from athletes & connects to Nike community.
Vodafone launches 30 Days of Music
Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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Vodafone NZ kicks off first '30 Days of Music' event, gearing up for the NZ Music Awards with downloads, prizes, and special encounters.
US military stores to ban Medal of Honor
Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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GameStop stores on US military bases globally to ban Medal of Honor game for letting players be Taliban, citing respect for troops.
New Zealand-specific PlayStation news ahoy!
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Sony NZ gears up for Christmas with PS releases, including Gran Turismo 5, new streaming service MUBI, and extra storage PS3 models.
See Metallica in Sydney with Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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kiwibank
Kiwis, pre-order Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock for a chance to win a trip to Sydney and rock out at a Metallica concert!.
New Apple TV 80% smaller
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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Apple unveils a sleek, 80% smaller Apple TV, promising easy streaming of HD content from YouTube to your TV, all for just NZD$169.
Tablet computing: a new frontier of fragmentation
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Tablet wars heat up as fragmentation challenges app developers, with iPad and Android leading the race in a burgeoning market.
Mobile termination rates
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Gov approves regulation of mobile termination rates, a move that may lead to fairer prices for NZ telecom users despite mixed industry views.
Storage starter
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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data protection
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Digital data is growing at a staggering rate, posing challenges in storage and management. SMEs need efficient strategies, often turning to cloud services.
Getting ready for the tax changes
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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New Zealand tax system set for major overhaul from October 1st, with changes to GST, PAYE, and company tax. Businesses urged to prepare.
Game review: Mafia II
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Mafia II brings a genuine cinematic adventure to gamers, recounting a WWII vet's journey into the mob, set in the detailed Empire Bay.
TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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After 26 years, 'War for Cybertron' finally delivers a Transformers game true to the original, blending nostalgia with modern gameplay.
DEMON'S SOULS
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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IF THE EXTREME DIFFICULTY DOESN'T PUT YOU OFF, THERE'S REWARD TO BE HAD IN THIS CLASSICALLY STYLED ROLE-PLAYER.
PLAYSTATION PLUS
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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REAGAN MORRIS TRIALS THE NEWLY LAUNCHED PREMIUM ONLINE SERVICE FOR PS3, PLAYSTATION PLUS, TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE BONUSES ARE WORTH THE ADDED COST.
New Kid on the Block
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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orcon
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mobile plan
Orcon, best known for its calling and internet services, recently entered the overcrowded mobile market with a 'no contract' approach to owning handsets.
Google Waves Goodbye
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Google is discontinuing its real-time communication app, Google Wave, due to low user adoption despite initial enthusiasm from developers.
Earth to enterprise
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Business continuity plans derived from the business are always more accurate than assumptions made by the CIOs.
Precious papers preserved
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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document management
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martech
NZ businesses embrace tech to protect critical paper documents, ensuring legality and easy access amidst disasters.
How to… Implement a workable back–up plan
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Cloud services are transforming disaster recovery. To build a robust back-up plan, consider network bandwidth and seeding backups, plus offsite storage.