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Based on reports from Tech-Ed North America, Microsoft is likely to make a big cloud computing push at the Kiwi version of the conference.

The Government's regulatory holiday flip-flop highlights - once again - how farcical the whole UFB process has become.

Google begins global rollout of Wi-Fi vulnerability fix on Android, averting potential data theft from public networks.

Apple may introduce NFC tech in iOS devices, aligning with trends in contactless payments and bolstering its retail capabilities.

Telecom's new Connect Me dashboard enables T-Stick users to seamlessly manage 3G and Wi-Fi connections, offering quick access to usage and top-up from desktops.

Tech giants Microsoft, Nokia, HTC, and Sony Ericsson join Amazon in challenging Apple's 'App Store' trademark in Europe as too generic.

StorageCraft unveils a revolutionary disaster recovery product for virtual environments, promising rapid restores and broad hypervisor support.

Chris Barton, with a legacy of elevating brands in NZ, steps into a strategic role at Clearswift, aiming to strengthen partner bonds in APAC.

Norton 360 Version 5.0 offers minimal new features, but excels in performance and user experience, earning our Editor’s Choice for a third year.

Steven Joyce ditches UFB regulatory holiday plan amid criticism, heralding a more balanced broadband future for New Zealand.

Vodafone's NZ launch of Sony Ericsson Xperia Play delayed due to theft, announces major security breach on Facebook.

Genealogy blog Hunting Kiwis races to document Canterbury's historic headstones before further earthquake damage erases these vital historical records.

Google now enables 'Super Admins' to allocate specific admin controls to users, enhancing Apps management flexibility in businesses.

NetHui 2011 aims to shape the future of digital society with discussions on cybercitizenship, cloud computing, and the internet’s revolutionary potential.

GeoSmart set to launch BIonaMAP, a software designed to display market intelligence on maps, making data visualisation accessible and affordable for businesses.

New Zealand's online ad spend skyrockets, with a 20% increase in Q1, reaching $68.12m. Kiwis show a growing preference for video ads.

InternetNZ flags enduring concerns in the Telco Bill, urging reforms to safeguard public interest over Telecom's gains.

Planking - the most popular 'sport' you've probably never heard of - has gained notoriety after an attempted planking ended in death.

Eli Pariser's TED talk highlights how Google's search personalisation can limit our perspectives, as two users get vastly different results for the same query.

MHA Cloud Computing brings Microsoft Lync, an integrated communication solution, to SMEs, enhancing remote collaboration with a full feature set.