Stories by Staff - Page 376
The new age of outsourcing
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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outsourcing
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sales
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channel development
Keeping everything in-house may no longer be the best move, in terms of containing costs and generating fresh revenue.
We just happened to be in the neighbourhood
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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partner programmes
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history
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corruption
Doing business in Asia can be challenging, but with careful preparation and perseverance, it can be a rewarding venture.
The Pacific Rim Roamer
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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vodafone
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tablets
The Pacific Rim Roamer dodges high mobile roaming costs, opting for local wi-fi in Asia-Pacific's patchy coverage zones.
Cursed Mountain
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Cursed Mountain, a paranormal survival horror set in the 1980s Himalayas, melds Tibetan folklore with innovative Wii gameplay.
divinity 2: Ego Draconis
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Divinity 2: Ego Draconis is the sequel to the 2002 game Divine Divinity; the first game was an isometric adventure on PC.
Bubble Bobble Neo
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Bubble Bobble Neo revives a classic, blending nostalgia and playability, proving timeless in its charm and challenge on modern platforms.
wii fit PLUS
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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fitness
For those who missed the revolution first time around, Wii Fit is best described as an interactive virtual fitness regime.
Disney G-Force (Nintendo DS)
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Disney's 'G-Force' game for Nintendo DS is surprisingly good, with fast-paced gameplay and a substantial element of problem solving.
uncharted 2: among thieves
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Nathan Drake's bloodstained awakening on a cliff-hanging train in 'Uncharted 2: Among Thieves' sets a thrilling quest akin to Lost.
HALO3: ODST
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Halo 3: ODST dives deeper into the saga with a tactical twist. As an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper, players face intense challenges in a reimagined New Mombasa.
DISSIDIA: final fantasy
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Dissidia: Final Fantasy redefines the fighting genre with innovative gameplay, celebrating 20+ years of the franchise on PSP.
Man jailed for child porn
Fri, 30th Oct 2009
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uc
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dia
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distributors
A Christchurch baker, Jeremy Grant Bourne, was jailed for 20 months today for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse images.
Vodafone cuts calling for Christmas
Fri, 30th Oct 2009
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prepay
Vodafone brings Christmas cheer with $2 unlimited calls to 30 countries, encouraging customers to stay connected.
EA announces Battlefield: Bad Company 2 limited edition
Fri, 30th Oct 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Electronic Arts reveals limited edition package for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 with six special customisations. Available from March 5th.
Video: TiVo demonstration
Fri, 30th Oct 2009
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uc
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tvnz
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broadband
TVNZ and Hybrid Television showcase the new TiVo device to <i>NetGuide</i> and reveals exclusive Caspa service for Telecom broadband customers.
Axon commits to Windows 7
Thu, 29th Oct 2009
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partner programmes
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education, learning & training
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windows 7
Axon rolled out Windows 7 on all 270 machines in just 38 days, overcoming driver issues and saving costs by upgrading only 6% of their fleet.
Competition drives prices down
Thu, 29th Oct 2009
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vodafone
2Degrees stirs mobile market, slashes SMS costs. Hertz vows this is just the start of a price war prompted by a third telecom entry.
Hands-free calling boom for telco
Wed, 28th Oct 2009
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risk & compliance
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government
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driving
The Government's ban on handheld mobile has proved to be a significant boom for Telecom, with sales of hands-free kits increasing by 200% since June this year.
FaceTime integrates Sophos AV
Wed, 28th Oct 2009
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The company has licensed a virus detection engine from Sophos that will be integrated into its Unified Security Gateway (USG) 3.
Sun drops prices by 10%
Wed, 28th Oct 2009
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software
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pc hardware
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hardware
In order to pass on the benefits of the strength of the New Zealand dollar, Sun Microsystems has dropped its prices.