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NZICT Group aims to make New Zealand the most digitally literate nation by creating an action plan focused on innovation and education.

Agile, evolving from reseller to tech titan, sells software biz to Avaya and sets sights on global expansion, unfazed by recession.

The IT industry in New Zealand is striving for rules without regulation, focusing on industry standards and customer demands.

CallPlus is considering rolling out a brand new WiMax network in New Zealand, offering an alternative to existing infrastructure.

The UK government must change its approach to cost reduction in the public sector to achieve sustainable outcomes.

The Ministry of Economic Development's review of s92A of the Copyright Act is unlikely to deliver the needed changes, creating more problems than it solves.

The Beca Group, a professional services company, calls for improved data communications and broadband facilities in New Zealand for better productivity.

The Trax 436 is a 4.3-inch Widescreen GPS unit with Bluetooth and 3D terrain, and specific landmarks that pop up out of the map while you’re driving.

TomTom’s ONE is its absolute entry-level GPS system, with a 3.5-inch touchscreen interface and Sensis WhereIS maps.

The One XL is pretty much exactly what the name suggests; a larger 4.3-inch version of the simpler ONE GPS system with Bluetooth capability.

Navman S150 review: A feature-rich mid-range GPS with excellent mount, but its fiddly touchscreen interface may distract drivers.

Garmin Nuvi 765 impresses with its user-friendly interface and quick signal lock, but falls short on re-routing efficiency.

The Nuvi 255 is the Nuvi 765’s little brother in just about every respect, from the 3.5-inch screen to spoken street names, but with the omission of Bluetooth.

The Palm Treo Pro, priced at USD $999 and sold by Telecom, offers business executives email, wi-fi, GPS, and Office file editing on Windows Mobile 6.1.

Internships for computer technology students could help alleviate the skills shortage in the industry, says NZICT CEO Brett O’Riley.

Family history research has gone digital. Australasian Databases (ANZGDB) now empowers genealogists with access to over 13 million global records.

WHAT are the best deals for mobile users today? Connectme compares the plans on offer from telecom, vodafone, telstraclear, black + White and Compass.

Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 7, will be released on October 22nd, offering new opportunities for partners.

Acronis sees 40% growth in New Zealand and launches an up-skilling training programme for resellers, with courses starting in July for NZD $189.

IT reseller Acquire has grown into a multi-million dollar eCommerce business with over 20,000 customers. Director, Simon Scott, discusses its success.