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Automotive firm Exego Group (best known for the Repco brand) has said it's boosted its IT infrastructure more than threefold using Riverbed technology.

Microsoft New Zealand will host a unique event for resellers called Tour 2010 in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch next month.

With iPad pre-orders opening today in the US, one analyst claims the that more than 90,000 iPads have been ordered in the first six hours of availability.

EA announces free DLC for Battlefield: Bad Company 2, with two new multiplayer modes to be released on the same day as Modern Warfare 2's first map pack.

More than a quarter of current e-reader owners wish they'd waited for the iPad, according to a new consumer survey.

2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.

Resellers report serious issues with Ingram Micro's new website, impacting their businesses. Integration problems and missing information cited.

Microsoft sets Office 2010 release for May 13th for businesses, consumer launch in June. Free upgrade from Office 2007 available.

Confirming an official release date, Apple has announced that the iPad will hit US shelves on April 3rd, with pre-orders starting next week.

Apple is reportedly planning to move iTunes video libraries into the cloud, following talks with content providers.

Craig Deveson, CEO of Devnet, is searching for 'strategic resellers' for the Google Apps - Microsoft Office solution.

iBooks may soon hit New Zealand as Apple hints at global expansion with a new job posting, signaling earlier availability than anticipated.

Canon New Zealand partners with JB HiFi to offer a 20% discount on new printers when customers recycle their old ones, reducing landfill waste.

Telarus targets Kiwi SMEs, inking deals with Vector and CityLink, as CEO Jules Rumsey predicts deregulation will drive demand for managed services.

Fujitsu launches Cloud Services in NZ, promising local control over data with reduced costs, meeting governance and regulatory needs.

SafeNet CTO Russ Dietz declares that old physical security measures are outdated as the company launches new cloud solutions to bolster data protection.

ApocalyPS3 crisis averted as PlayStation 3 users regain access to games and PSN, with a fix for lost data also emerging.

PS3 owners hold their breath as a midnight GMT fix could bring bricked consoles back to life, after a bizarre calendar glitch leaves many offline.

Ready or not, 3D televisions, games and Blu-ray discs are coming this year. Chris Leggett asks the experts what we need to know and whether we should care.

ISPs worldwide are celebrating a court case in Australia which said Internet providers cannot be held liable for their customers' actions.