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Galaxy Tab 10.1 launched in NZ

Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 hits NZ, defying global bans, as Samsung bets on leading the local market despite iPad 2 competition.
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Screen problem could delay iPad 3

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Apple's iPad 3 faces launch delays due to screen production issues, casting shadows on its highly anticipated release.
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Battlefield 3 to require EA's Origin

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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digital entertainment
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DICE confirms that Battlefield 3 will require EA's Origin client on PC, sparking disappointment among Steam users who must install another game client.
Spellcheck

Errors spell disaster for online businesses

Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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Spelling and grammar errors can cripple online sales, says entrepreneur Charles Duncombe, who saw revenue double after correcting mistakes on his website.
Vend

Big funding boost for POS software start up

Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
NZ's Vend secures massive funding from Europe, set to lead a retail revolution with its innovative cloud-based POS solutions.
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Flagship Yoobee store to be launched in grand fashion

Thu, 11th Aug 2011
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yoobee
Yoobee to unveil its flagship store in Auckland's Britomart with grand gala, joining forces with artists and designers.
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Amazon's cloud crash

Wed, 10th Aug 2011
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retail
Amazon AWS outage hits US East Coast and Europe, disrupting Netflix and Reddit. Brief chaos post lightning strike and echoes of April's crash.
Fallback

Battlefield 3 runs out of Steam

Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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digital entertainment
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EA's Battlefield 3 won't launch on Steam, marking a rift in the gaming world as EA promotes its own Origin service for distribution.
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Apple to discontinue Magic Mouse? - Updated

Fri, 5th Aug 2011
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retail
Apple's beloved Magic Mouse could be facing the axe, evolving into a new era as the brand aligns more with touch tech.
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2degrees launches K Road store - Updated

Fri, 5th Aug 2011
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2degrees unveils its 20th store on Auckland's vibrant K Road, enticing early birds with bargain handsets and double top-ups.
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Converging the Cloud

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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risk & compliance
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windows
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Organisations tackle data complexity and boost agility by pivoting to the cloud, navigating virtualisation and reimagining IT as a utility.
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Data Centre Fitness

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Resellers can help customers get their storage in shape, says John Martin, principal technologist, NetApp Australia and New Zealand.
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Why bother managing storage?

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Despite cheap and expandable storage options, unmanaged data can drive up other data centre costs, highlighting the need for management.
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Outdated storage solutions fueling information overload

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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An explosion of digital data is putting pressure on businesses but offers a wealth of opportunities for resellers, as Keith Newman discovers.
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Xero Touch hits the Apple app store

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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financial systems
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apps
Xero Touch lands on Apple's app store, bringing receipt snapping and a 4-digit PIN login for swift financial management on the go.
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Review: Asus A53SV-SX046V

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
Asus A53SV-SX046V impresses as a solid mid-range laptop, striking a balance with its Intel® i5 processor, NVidia graphics card, and appealing price.
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Unrecoverable: Backup's inconvenient truth

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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virtualisation
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cloud services
Despite heavy investment, firms face the grim reality that data recovery success is not guaranteed, risking non-compliance and loss.
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What is RAID?

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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cloud services
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As many of us have already learned the hard way, the part of your computer that is most likely to crash is the hard drive.
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Ensuring business continuity

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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cloud services
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Businesses urged to prioritise continuity planning amidst low preparedness, with a focus on remote access and service delivery amid disasters.
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Review: Logitech Z506 Speaker System

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Logitech's Z506 offers an affordable audio upgrade for TV buffs, but those hungry for deeper bass may need to look higher up.