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Mocavo introduces a free, site-specific genealogy search engine, eliminating the need for special query formats and streamlining family history research.

Acronis and Kaseya enhance their partnership, integrating advanced backup and recovery solutions for SMEs into the Kaseya IT Framework.

Major music labels have signed deals licensing their content to Apple's yet-to-be-announced cloud-based music service.

Kiwi businesses upgrading to new Microsoft products can snag up to $250 cashback in a new offer until June's end.

Macworld has teamed up with the author of the 'Mac at Work' book to present a webcast on getting the most out of your Mac in the workplace.

An explosion at the controversy-ridden Chinese iPad factory in Chengdu has reportedly killed two and injured more.

InternetNZ has announced a new award to recognise significant contributions to the development of the internet in New Zealand.

HP snubs Thunderbolt for USB 3.0, citing wider support and questioning the need for more fancy solutions in its desktop PCs.

LinkedIn's shares soared by 84% on their market debut, closing at US$94 per share, hinting at an inevitable Facebook IPO.

Over 100,000 students in NZ's 'in-between' towns to miss out on govt's UFB and RBI broadband funding, analysis reveals.

A UN report on the right to freedom of expression calls the denial of internet service a violation of civil rights.

Vodafone has slashed its trans-Tasman data roaming rate to an industry-low NZD $1/MB, tightening competition with Telecom and 2degrees.

Steven Joyce announces at TUANZ conference that UFB regulation will cost taxpayers nothing, with fibre prices to remain competitive.

Gov unveils £1bn ICT budget boosting UFB in schools and online services, aiming for 75% Kiwi UFB access by 2019.

Sony's PlayStation Store reopens on 24 May with new content, offering twice-weekly updates and free games for PSN account holders.

Riverbed is hosting a live-tweet Q&A with packet capture pioneers Steve McCanne, Loris Degloanni and Gerald Combs.

Google is revolutionising work for small businesses with Apps enhancing tasks from generating letterheads to creating websites and intranets.

Rumoured refresh: New MacBook Airs with Sandy Bridge processors and Thunderbolt ports may launch in June/July, Taiwanese blog discloses.

Starting in July, Microsoft will start offering license mobility to extend current volume licenses to the cloud.

Certus acquires Focus to enhance IBM software and services across Australia and New Zealand, expanding its client base and service offerings.