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A recent spate of cyber attacks, including on the International Monetary Fund, have brought to light the high stakes involved iin online security.

HP appoints David Caspari as SVP for Asia Pacific, with Alan Bennett and Archie Reed taking key roles in the South Pacific to drive enterprise growth.

Google launches Search by Image, transforming how we find places, art, and objects in photos, with new browser extensions.

For Microsoft, E3 was all about its motion controller, Kinect. With Sony it was all about Move and 3D gaming. Well, mostly.

New Zealand welcomes the Samsung Galaxy SII, boasting a dual-core processor and Super AMOLED screen, now on sale at Vodafone and JB Hi-Fi.

Rumours suggest Apple may start selling unlocked iPhones in the US, echoing New Zealand's trend. Freedom from carriers could be imminent.

Google will stop supporting older browsers for Google Apps from 1 August 2011, urging users to upgrade to benefit from modern features and avoid issues.

SnapperNet secures exclusive deal to distribute snom VoIP products in NZ, offering Kiwi resellers unmatched tech and logistics support.

Basware introduces Catalogues, a new service boosting global trade opportunities for organisations by enhancing supplier visibility and control.

Google acquires Admeld for USD $400 million, aiming to enhance display advertising tools and simplify ad management for major publishers.

Rugby World Cup officials face backlash for hefty internet charges for journalists, sparking debate on media access costs.

The story of a Dutch lady who tattooed the profile pictures of 152 of her Facebook friends on her arm, turns out to be a viral marketing hoax.

Joe Arcuri joins Xirrus as ANZ country manager, bringing 22 years of IT experience to drive sales strategies and boost regional growth.

Iomega's new series of desktop and rackmount NAS devices created specifically for SMB and distributed enterprises.

The Ministry of Science and Innovation has completed its senior team with Brett O'Riley and Graham Smith appointed as deputy chief executives.

Red Faction: Armageddon dazzles with its destruction and reconstruction gameplay, offering a blast of fun despite a thin plot.

Hastings woman conned out of $544 in a cunning Facebook sweepstake scam, sparking warnings on rising social media frauds.

The addictive sandbox game will get an early release on Xperia Play phones, along with 20 other new titles for the platform.

Apple lands in another trademark dispute, this time over the iCloud name already in use by an Arizona-based communications and VoIP business.

TechDay spoke with Jon Tyce of Accounting Direct about the company's recent acquisition of the business from Net24.