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Kiwi suppliers set to benefit following Christchurch win in Southeast Asia
Cloud Services

Kiwi suppliers set to benefit following Christchurch win in Southeast Asia

Tait Communications wins contract to upgrade Vietnam Traffic Police radio network with digital trunked system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2014
Rotorua's students to benefit from e-learning community
eLearning

Rotorua's students to benefit from e-learning community

Rotorua's e-learning initiative aims to digitally connect all students, ensuring equal opportunities and boosting educational engagement and success.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2014
IT glitch stings Kiwis with over 20,000 wrong traffic tickets
Cartech

IT glitch stings Kiwis with over 20,000 wrong traffic tickets

New Zealand Police have been forced to apologise after admitting they wrongly issued over 20,000 traffic tickets to Kiwis, due to a IT error.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2014
Come on Dotcom let the good times roll…
Digital Entertainment

Come on Dotcom let the good times roll…

Kim Dotcom celebrates his 40th birthday by launching a new debut album and internet music service in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2014

Global Stories

Aussie police make double 'Anonymous' arrests...
Distributed Denial of Service

Aussie police make double 'Anonymous' arrests...

Australian Federal Police will allege in court that the two men claimed to be members of the online issue motivated group 'Anonymous'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
Labour demands 'straight answers' on security
Government

Labour demands 'straight answers' on security

Labour Leader David Cunliffe demands clarity from New Zealand PM John Key over alleged half-truths and knowledge of intelligence operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014
Film Review: Veronica Mars
Gaming

Film Review: Veronica Mars

The film is pretty much a really long Veronica Mars episode. And that isn't necessarily a bad thing. I enjoyed it.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Film Review: Need for Speed
Gaming

Film Review: Need for Speed

Aaron Paul races into hearts in Need for Speed, but with cliches and suspect plot, it's more a pit stop in action cinema than a new flagbearer.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
April's Games for Gold line-up revealed...
Gaming

April's Games for Gold line-up revealed...

Unveiled April Games with Gold offers Xbox 360 users free access to Hitman: Absolution and Deadlight for a thrilling playtime adventure.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2014
Unified Communications: Dialling in mobility and video
Unified Communications

Unified Communications: Dialling in mobility and video

Demand for unified communications skyrockets in NZ, driven by mobility and work flexibility needs among employees, experts reveal.

By Heather Wright • 8 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2014
Ex-Microsoft employee arrested for stealing Windows 8 trade secrets
Software Development

Ex-Microsoft employee arrested for stealing Windows 8 trade secrets

Former Microsoft employee in the dock for allegedly stealing and leaking Windows 8 secrets to a French blogger, sparked by a poor review.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2014
Mobility growth drives new Tait Communications partnership
Tait Communications

Mobility growth drives new Tait Communications partnership

Tait Communications and Mobile Mentor have formed a strategic partnership to meet growing demand for mobility solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2014
Govt warns Kiwis over 'most sophisticated' IRD email scam...
Cybersecurity

Govt warns Kiwis over 'most sophisticated' IRD email scam...

New Zealanders warned to be cautious of email scams promising tax refunds, as Inland Revenue is targeted by sophisticated attack.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
Appeal Court rules Dotcom search warrants valid
Government

Appeal Court rules Dotcom search warrants valid

Court Appeal finds Kim Dotcom's 2012 arrest warrants valid despite flaws, but illegal for NZ police to share cloned info with US FBI.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2014
Kiwi customs fight high tech battle against child sex abuse images
Data Privacy

Kiwi customs fight high tech battle against child sex abuse images

Customs says that advances in technology have made it easier for offenders to find, store, and share objectionable material such as child sexual abuse images.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2014
Infamous: Second Son - hands on preview
Gaming

Infamous: Second Son - hands on preview

Sucker Punch's Infamous: Second Son dazzles in our preview, promising PS4's best exclusivity with moral choices and electrifying gameplay.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
IRD under 'most sophisticated NZ attack'
Cybersecurity

IRD under 'most sophisticated NZ attack'

The Inland Revenue Department urges vigilance as Kiwis face the nation's most sophisticated scam, involving fake websites and phishing emails.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014
Kiwi attack on online child sexual abuse network saves children
Unified Communications

Kiwi attack on online child sexual abuse network saves children

NZ operation saves children from global abuse network, rescuing six and arresting offenders in a complex international effort.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2014