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Skype launches premium enterprise features
Mon, 10th Jan 2011
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Version 5.1 for Windows PCs now offers group video calls between three to ten people for a monthly subscription.
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Skype updates Symbian client
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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Skype enhances Symbian app, adding Nokia N8, C6, C7, E7 support and SILK codec for CD-quality calls, even on low bandwidth.
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Apple, Google asked to pay for network upgrades
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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Content-generating internet giants such as Apple and Google should help pay for network investments say European telco bosses.
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Salesforce unveils Chatter Free
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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Salesforce launches Chatter Free, a game-changing enterprise collaboration app, aiming to boost social collaboration within firms.
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Pressure builds on Microsoft to reveal WP7 figures
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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Microsoft remains tight-lipped on WP7 sales at LeWeb, sparking speculation as pressure mounts for transparency.
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PC Tools goes direct to retail
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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PC Tools expands into NZ retail, partnering with Dick Smith to offer affordable cybersecurity solutions.
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Google reveals top Kiwi searches
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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Google's NZ search data reveals top 2010 interests: Christchurch quake, Pike River disaster, and Paul Henry among key topics Kiwis Googled.
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Dead Space 2 demo incoming
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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Landing just days before Christmas, gamers get an early present in a chance to check out a single-player demo of EA's upcoming survival horror.
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Office Web Apps now online in New Zealand
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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New Zealanders can now access Web Apps to view, edit, and share Office documents from anywhere with a browser.
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Kratos joins Mortal Kombat roster as PS3 exclusive
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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As revealed in the latest issue of the US official PlayStation Magazine, the God of War will be a playable character in next year's Mortal Kombat reboot.
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Jabra launches Microsoft Lync range
Wed, 8th Dec 2010
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Following the recent launch of Microsoft Lync 2010, Jabra has unveiled details on a fleet of products optimised for Microsoft's new communications system.
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Zeacom zeros in on international growth
Wed, 8th Dec 2010
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The unified communications firm has created a new VP of Business Development role to focus on international expansion.
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Vodafone Qatar reaches out to Alcatel-Lucent
Wed, 8th Dec 2010
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Alcatel-Lucent wins race to deploy a converged infrastructure that integrates new fibre network with the existing mobile one.
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Skype promises Mac improvements - won't say when
Wed, 10th Nov 2010
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Skype has vowed to improve its Mac app amid backlash, including from Xero CEO, but remains tight-lipped on a release date.
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Xero CEO slams Skype Mac 5.0 beta
Mon, 8th Nov 2010
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Updated: Rod Drury says last week's 5.0 beta update is the worst redesign he can think of. And he's not alone...
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Ballmer sells 12% of Microsoft stake
Mon, 8th Nov 2010
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Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO, is offloading 12% of his stake not due to loss of faith but for tax planning and financial diversity.
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Kaseya acquires accounting suite
Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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Kaseya acquires ObjAcct, aiming to revolutionise IT service delivery with integrated accounting features.
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M2 buys Black + White
Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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Buyout includes all Black + White customer contracts, all operating systems and all associated intellectual property.
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VIDEO: Internal IT support staff will disappear
Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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OneNet CEO predicts a stark shift in the IT landscape, forecasting the decline of internal IT support roles due to cloud computing's rise.
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Samsung dates Skype Galaxy S fix
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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An incoming Froyo update will fix the current issues with Skype, the company has said.
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Samsung Galaxy S shifts 5 million
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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Samsung sells over five million units of Galaxy S smartphone, plans to launch in Japan. Skype now available on Android, but with issues on Galaxy S.
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Skype for Android is live
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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Skype is now available for Android smartphones, running version 2.1 or above, allowing users to make free Skype-to-Skype calls.
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Skype swipes Cisco chief
Tue, 5th Oct 2010
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Skype scoops high-ranking official from networking giant Cisco for its new Chief Executive.
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Cisco makes a bid for Skype
Tue, 31st Aug 2010
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Insiders say the bid could be as high as US$5 billion for the internet, voice chat business.