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Chorus has today announced Oamaru is the first town in New Zealand to have its fibre network completed under Chorus’ ultra-fast broadband programme.

Global lambskin prices have collapsed from the first quarter's record highs, as a Chinese crackdown on polluting tanneries and Russian trade sancti.

The report pointed to market competition and best-practice ICT regulation as the key drivers of affordable ICT services.

Over 200,000 duped by a Facebook scam offering 'free' Audi R8s, as Bitdefender reveals an alarming rise in victims mostly from the US and the UK.

The PwC Global entertainment and media outlook, 2014-2018, forecasts digital advertising will increase by 10.2% every year until 2018.

Facebook launches trio of initiatives to combat Ebola, including donations, education, and communication aid for West Africa.

Ricoh's Roly Smoldon discusses how embracing cloud technology and ultra-fast broadband (UFB) can drive sustainability and operational efficiency.

Boost from US hunger and school promos propels global tablet market up 11.5%, with 53.8 million units shipped in Q3, says IDC.

The latest generation of payment hardware such as that provided by Swipe is a good example of how technology can make it easier for customers to do business.

NZ firms Open Parallel and Catalyst spearhead IT for the world's biggest radio telescope, the SKA, promising unparalleled sky scans.

In a world buzzing with smart devices, the call for digital ownership certificates grows amidst privacy and liability concerns.

Disruption in the data center market is predicted by Gartner as four main factors take hold, potentially driving major changes in the industry.

PC monitor shipments decline worldwide in 2Q14, but strong growth seen in US and Asia/Pacific, according to IDC.

Serial entrepreneur Brett Campbell has been appointed to the board of The Full Suite, a provider of cloud-based workflow solutions.

Noel Leeming undergoes major rebrand with new logos and signage, reflecting its future while retaining its heritage.

Worldwide server shipments and revenue have grown modestly in Q2 2014, with some regions experiencing mixed results, according to Gartner.

IDC report shows mixed results for videoconferencing equipment, with revenue increasing but still a decline year on year.

HP, Canon, and Epson buoy the large format printer market growth, recording a 5.3% increase in unit shipments in 2Q14.

Instagram introduces Bolt, its answer to Snapchat, with a focus on speed. But will it be able to compete with the established messaging apps?.

Despite being the self-proclaimed new kids on the insurance block in New Zealand, Youi Insurance is bucking the industry trend when it comes to techno.