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Microsoft rumoured to be close to Skype deal - Updated
Unified Communications

Microsoft rumoured to be close to Skype deal - Updated

Rumours have been swirling around potential acquisitions and/or deals with Skype - now Microsoft may have swooped in with a lot of cash.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th May 2011
Google introduces image search by subject
Google

Google introduces image search by subject

Google launches image search by subject, enhancing users' ability to find and explore pictures more precisely, even without specific keywords.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th May 2011
Hendry in as GM at AVG
Cybersecurity

Hendry in as GM at AVG

Sam Hendry joins AVG as the new general manager, bringing extensive experience in government and IT. Hendry aims to bolster the company's ambitious growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th May 2011
Activision: Next COD to feature unprecedented online universe
Gaming

Activision: Next COD to feature unprecedented online universe

This year's inevitable Call of Duty offering will 'set a new standard in the franchise' according to Activision's CEO.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th May 2011
Diablo III beta due 'Q3' this year
Gaming

Diablo III beta due 'Q3' this year

The official announcement of a Diablo III beta later in the year adds fuel to rumours that the full game won't see the light of day this year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th May 2011
TUANZ announces leadership panel line-up
Unified Communications

TUANZ announces leadership panel line-up

TUANZ unveils its leadership panel for this year's Telecom Day, eyeing the next 25 years with elite speakers. Event set for 19 May at Te Papa.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th May 2011
Review: Operation Flashpoint: Red River
Gaming

Review: Operation Flashpoint: Red River

Operation Flashpoint: Red River embarks on a new direction, promising more accessible warfare without sacrificing realism.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 10th May 2011
Review: Virtua Tennis 4
Gaming

Review: Virtua Tennis 4

Virtua Tennis 4 outshines Top Spin with its engaging atmosphere and dynamic gameplay, making tennis more exhilarating than ever.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th May 2011
Who is Aerohive and why should we care ?
Cloud Services

Who is Aerohive and why should we care ?

The Channel talks to Connector Systems' Terence Fleming and Aerohive's new ANZ country manager Peter Davison about the company's offerings.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th May 2011
Workers allege mistreatment at iPad factories
Apple

Workers allege mistreatment at iPad factories

Working conditions at two Chinese iPad manufacturing plants don't seem to have improved, despite media attention after a swathe of suicides last year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th May 2011
Review: Section 8: Prejudice
Gaming

Review: Section 8: Prejudice

Section 8: Prejudice triumphs as a value-packed, downloadable FPS, blending thrilling multiplayer with a robust campaign.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 9th May 2011
Google shares search visualization tool
Gaming

Google shares search visualization tool

Google unveils Search Globe, a tool to map global searches in vibrant colours, highlighting digital divides. Open-source future beckons.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th May 2011
NZ Hi-Tech Awards name winners
Unified Communications

NZ Hi-Tech Awards name winners

Rakon clinches Company of the Decade and Year at NZ Hi-Tech Awards, celebrated for its daring innovation and global reach.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th May 2011
iGEA auctioning games for Christchurch relief effort
Gaming

iGEA auctioning games for Christchurch relief effort

iGEA hosts a massive gaming auction on Trade Me to support Christchurch quake relief, offering top titles for gamers to bid on.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th May 2011
HP announces early access for next gen EVA
Converged Infrastructure

HP announces early access for next gen EVA

HP has announced a worldwide early access programme for the upcoming HP P6000 Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) targeted for general availability mid this year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th May 2011
Gen-i wins big with Fletcher contract
Unified Communications

Gen-i wins big with Fletcher contract

Gen-i secures New Zealand's largest mobile contract with Fletcher Building to bolster Christchurch's rebuild efforts, enhancing communications.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th May 2011

Stories from Other Regions

QuickBooks Premier ensures smooth sailing for Warren Hay Marine
Fintech

QuickBooks Premier ensures smooth sailing for Warren Hay Marine

Whangarei's Warren Hay Marine enhances operations with QuickBooks Premier, automating inventory, retail, and service tasks for smoother business management.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2011
Gen-i calls redundancy rumours 'pure speculation'
Gen-i

Gen-i calls redundancy rumours 'pure speculation'

Gen-i dismisses redundancy buzz as pure speculation, amidst whispers of major cutbacks despite Telecom's push for Ultra Fast Broadband.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th May 2011