Retail stories - Page 589
Zombie Island DLC announced for Borderlands
Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Ahead of Borderlands' launch, 2K reveals 'The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned' DLC, promising fresh enemies, quests, and rare loot for later this year.
Tsunami-disaster aided by free calling
Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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vodafone
Telecoms companies provide free calling to those affected by the Samoa tsunami, with over $1.1 million worth of calls made.
Zintel now exclusive distributor of Hypercom
Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Zintel becomes the exclusive New Zealand distributor for Hypercom, ensuring the launch of new terminals just in time for the Christmas rush.
Mobile marketing opportunities
Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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Mobile marketing set to transform advertising, with Smartphones and apps driving engagement and innovation, says 2Degrees CEO Eric Hertz.
TVNZ app cracks 10,000 downloads
Fri, 16th Oct 2009
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market
In just under two weeks, TVNZ's free iPhone app has hit 10,000 downloads, capturing up to 30% of New Zealand's iPhone market with news and weather updates.
Telecom breach could cost $10m
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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commerce commission
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court case
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wholesale
[UPDATED] Telecom could face a $10m fine after it was found to have breached the Commerce Act by the High Court today.
Blog: A journey through Final Fantasy
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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technology gifts
Damian Seeto details his transformative journey from Final Fantasy skeptic to ardent fan, discovering patience and perseverance in gaming.
Free Nokia Ovi games
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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digital entertainment
Own a Nokia handset compatible with its Ovi gaming platform? Up to 10 popular Gameloft titles are available for free download for a limited time.
[Update] Valve prepares censored Left 4 Dead 2 for Australia
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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Valve offers a censored Left 4 Dead 2 for Australia, awaiting appeal over its initial classification refusal due to high-impact violence.
Blog: Delayed reactions
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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In a playful nod to its content, Blogger Leggetron admits to intentionally delaying a post on the vast number of game title delays this year.
[Update] EyePet delayed till 2010
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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The launch of EyePet: Your Virtual Pet will go ahead as originally planned in New Zealand. The game will release locally on November 17th.
Air NZ CEO lashes out at IBM
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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Air NZ CEO Rob Fyfe has strongly condemned IBM's handling of a system outage, labelling their response unacceptable and amateur.
Microsoft Unveils Windows Mobile 6.5
Mon, 12th Oct 2009
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Microsoft has launched the new Windows 6.5 operating system which enables users to back up and share data from their phones like never before.
Bento 3 for Mac out now
Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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Bento 3 for Mac launches with iPhoto integration, allowing more detailed photo management and secure sharing with up to five users.
Free calling to Samoa
Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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Telecommunications companies are offering free calling to Samoa (and in some cases, Tonga) in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami disaster there.
Structural separation not on govt agenda - Reynolds
Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds denies government wants separation with Chorus in $1.5bn broadband plan. #Telecom #Chorus #broadband.
Union pickets Telecom AGM, customers face delays
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Union protesters disrupt Telecom AGM over Visionstream's new employment model; Northland customers face two-week delays for fault repairs, Auckland three days.
End to end protection
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Amid escalating cyber threats, Scott McKinnel highlights the need for robust endpoint security to protect data across mobile devices.
Realising the benefits of online security
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Scare tactics by fraudsters remain an effective form of phishing through sneaky strategies such as imitation websites trying to 'phish' personal details.
Producing a network security policy
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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UK organisations often lack effective network security policies, but a comprehensive, diverse approach could change the game.