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Lenovo and Polycom to Deliver RealPresence Video Software and Voice Communications to PCs and Mobile Devices
Posted on 27-Jan-2012 16:07 Commentscomments

The two companies will develop solutions that optimise and embed Polycom RealPresence video collaboration solutions on Lenovo laptops and tablets to deliver high-quality collaboration experiences to end-users from any location....

Sourcefire FireAMP uses cloud and Big Data Analytics to deliver security
Posted on 24-Jan-2012 16:04 Commentscomments

New solution gives large enterprises the power to discover, understand and block advanced malware utilising Big Data Analytics....

New Zealand IT firm Optimizer HQ listed on German Stock Exchange
Posted on 24-Jan-2012 15:51 Commentscomments

A New Zealand entrepreneur who founded a company with just NZ$10 start-up capital has now been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange....





Amazon Web Services Launches Amazon DynamoDB
Posted on 19-Jan-2012 07:44 Commentscomments

Fast and fully managed database service removes administrative burden of operating distributed databases and provides seamless scalability....

World IPv6 launch solidifies global support for new Internet Protocol
Posted on 18-Jan-2012 09:00 Commentscomments

Top websites, Internet service providers, and home networking equipment manufacturers commit to largest transition in the Internet’s history....

Employment and HR trends report shows intention of increasing headcount in New Zealand
Posted on 18-Jan-2012 02:01 Commentscomments

Hiring intentions in the South Island are at an eight-year high, according to the latest Hudson Report Employment and HR Trends. A net 40.1% of employers in the region intend to increase permanent staff numbers in the first quarter of 2012, which is more than double the national average....

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MegaUpload Has Been Taken Offline
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Super slow ADSL2 in Bayview AKL???
Created by shadowwalker, last reply by shadowwalker on 25-Jan-2012 22:11 (23 replies)
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Samsung Galaxy S II Owners Thread
Created by networkn, last reply by Brendan on 29-Jan-2012 00:46 (2780 replies)
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iPhone died 5 hours after purchase
Created by peroski, last reply by sbiddle on 28-Jan-2012 21:16 (70 replies)
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Lied to and Threatened.
Created by DravidDavid, last reply by ajobbins on 27-Jan-2012 21:05 (30 replies)
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Extraterrestrial life
Created by pastyboy, last reply by Brendan on 29-Jan-2012 00:40 (36 replies)
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TechBrands help!!
Created by sonyxperiageek, last reply by vinnieg on 28-Jan-2012 15:52 (17 replies)
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Windows Media Player 12 Automatic Sync to Android
Created by lyonrouge, last reply by kiwijunglist on 27-Jan-2012 15:57 (8 replies)


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Philips Stretch review
Posted on 4-Jan-2012 13:44 Commentscomments

What happens when you mix together sound technology, surf-inspired design, and a material that's six times more resistant than that used in headphones? The Philips Stretch is what happens....

Microsoft Touch mouse review
Posted on 3-Jan-2012 13:56 Commentscomments

Imagine you have a mouse and a touchpad, all packaged together in one single product. That’s pretty much what the Microsoft Touch mouse is....

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Part 1 - Planning
Posted by hazza87 on 28-Jan-2012 13:27 Comments0 comments
hazza87
I have decided to do a write up of my recent experiences in cabling a large home for data and voice. When i undertook this project i intended to learn how to install and terminate cat5e/6 cabling, install patch panels and hook the whole thing up to telecom phone lines. I gained valuable experience i...
juha
As posted on SoundCloud: 2Johns2Cups by goldenturkey This is what police raided NZ media over? Even RadioNZ, which never had the recording but only reported on the issue? :::FACEPALM:::

robscovell
It all started when Polly and I came back from the supermarket and realised we'd forgotten to get some vegetables we needed. So we got back into the car and nipped out for just 15 minutes to Garden Fresh. When we got back, while walking down the driveway, I noticed a blue T shirt. "Odd," I thought. ...
VisualStudio
While the default blue on white base colour scheme in Visual Studio 2010 is fine for most, some people (like myself and several of my colleagues) prefer working against a darker background or with different sets of font styles and colours - in my case this is mostly to help with eye strain, staring ...
paulspain
It's clear from market statistics that Apple's iPhone and Google's Android are the predominant smartphone platforms currently. But if the buzz at CES is anything to go by, Windows Phone will soon emerge as a strong contender to sit alongside these brands and associated ecosystems. So how with its...
juha
While Kim Dotcom and the Megupload people wait to see if they'll be granted bail, it looks like FBI-NZ Police raid on the file storage site may be scaring competitors into ending filesharing. Filesonic has disabled "all sharing functionality" for instance: Given that Megaupload held legal content...
MrWestie
You always want a better life for you kids. And getting them the toys you always wanted when you were a kid goes with that right? - Exhibit A. 64L x 45W x 43H My story starts with a $25 purchase from trademe. Your standard 6v Small quad. Rated up to 25kg. 1 wheel drive. My son is 4 Yrs old, 1...
Reasons to be cheerful in Warkworth
Posted by juha on 22-Jan-2012 18:15 Comments0 comments
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scottjpalmer
I have had a Google Latitude app running on my phone for quite a few years now, originally as a bit of a trial then as a means of locating friends when co-ordinating a get together. You simply add your friends via the web interface or via the various iPhone, Android, etc apps and once they have appr...
scottjpalmer
I have said for years that I want one device to satisfy all my mobile (and preferably all fullstop) computing needs. With this mindset the Motorola Atrix had me interested but failed to inspire me to purchase. It sounded buggy and has failed to become a widespread success. Enter last year the Asus ...

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Orcon random continuous disconnects.
Created by volaxis, last reply by volaxis on 29-Jan-2012 02:06 (33 replies)
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Switching between plans
Created by JokezNZ, last reply by nzbnw on 29-Jan-2012 00:56 (2 replies)

Samsung Galaxy S II Owners Thread
Created by networkn, last reply by Brendan on 29-Jan-2012 00:46 (2780 replies)
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Extraterrestrial life
Created by pastyboy, last reply by Brendan on 29-Jan-2012 00:40 (36 replies)
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What will we do with all the old reduntant VHF aerials?
Created by Printertech, last reply by wmoore on 29-Jan-2012 00:39 (14 replies)

Huawei IDEOS X5 Black $200 TWL
Created by jmumby, last reply by Ledgy on 29-Jan-2012 00:38 (8 replies)

T-Box issues continued
Created by clivestart, last reply by Allan2805 on 28-Jan-2012 23:49 (782 replies)
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Murder Mystery: Tracey Ann Patient
Created by gzt, last reply by gzt on 28-Jan-2012 23:44 (4 replies)

Get Help from Slingshot Here!
Created by Slingshot, last reply by nzapster on 28-Jan-2012 23:34 (143 replies)
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Upgrading a Tivo Hard Drive
Created by sonyxperiageek, last reply by sonyxperiageek on 28-Jan-2012 22:48

Government help for elderly in the DTV Switch
Created by naggyman, last reply by mattwnz on 28-Jan-2012 22:27 (20 replies)
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Two 'Good' channels coming to Freeview
Created by semigeek, last reply by joshhill96 on 28-Jan-2012 22:18 (102 replies)
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Custom sized skins and cases for phone?
Created by majun, last reply by majun on 28-Jan-2012 22:08

DVB-S/S2 Tevii S480 Voltage
Created by CYaBro, last reply by CYaBro on 28-Jan-2012 21:44 (19 replies)
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iPhone died 5 hours after purchase
Created by peroski, last reply by sbiddle on 28-Jan-2012 21:16 (70 replies)
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