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U.S. issues Huawei phone warning

Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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U.S. officials caution firms against Huawei, citing potential security risks; Huawei dismisses claims, asserting its global trustworthiness and integrity.
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Samsung denied Galaxy Tab trading

Wed, 19th Sep 2012
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Federal Judge maintains sales ban on tablet, vacating the September 20 hearing in which Samsung and Apple were to discuss the matter in the process.
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Finding synergies - Richard Harri interview

Thu, 13th Sep 2012
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Richard Harri, Synnex country manager, opens up about his unique career path, commitment to community service, and passion for travel.
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Can Telehealth shape the future of medical treatment?

Thu, 13th Sep 2012
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The provision of healthcare services and information by telecommunication methods could hold the potential to change the way we receive medical care.
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Apple issues Samsung complaint

Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
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World's most valuable company files an amended complaint in a separate case regarding alleged Samsung product infringements.
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Finding Synergies

Sat, 1st Sep 2012
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<strong>From travelling through 30 countries in a year to his role as an avid Rotarian, you can't accuse Richard Harri of living life on autopilot.
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Assange asks US to end 'Wiki witch-hunt'

Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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From the balcony of the Ecuadorian embassy in London, WikiLeaks founder calls on U.S. to end their war on whistleblowers.
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Groupon grows global customer base

Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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Groupon's customer base grew globally, boasting increased activity despite losing USD $32.4 million in sales due to adverse forex rates.
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AVG reveals internet security scams

Mon, 30th Jul 2012
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Online security company reveals annual reports, showing a need for consumer awareness when using the internet.
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Batman shooting triggers video game violence debate

Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Colorado tragedy reignites the video game violence debate after a cinema shooting during The Dark Knight Rises premiere.
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Xero's fear over gov privacy plans

Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Xero is raising alarms over new Inland Revenue plans to access overseas company data, stressing the need for privacy protections and customer notifications.
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Runescape hits user jackpot

Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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MMO reaches new levels of popularity with surge of users; population now three times bigger than that of the United Kingdom.
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NZ lags in middle of OECD broadband rankings

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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NZ at 17th in OECD for broadband penetration, trailing Switzerland but leading Australia. Hopes for UFB to boost future rankings.
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Maxnet acquired by Aussie telco for $9.5m

Tue, 22nd May 2012
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Vocus Communications buys NZ's Maxnet for $9.5m, boosting its cloud and data centre footprint in the Australasia region.
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Alcatel-Lucent bringing broadband to Tonga

Fri, 11th May 2012
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Tonga teams up with Alcatel-Lucent to forge broadband links via undersea cable, enhancing connectivity for its 100,000 residents.
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Google fined for side-stepping FCC

Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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Google fined £19k by FCC for not cooperating in a privacy breach probe linked to Street View data collection, despite its £38bn cash reserve.
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Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated

Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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Huawei banned from participating in Australia's National Broadband Network due to cyber-attack concerns from China.
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Glitch stalls Apple stock

Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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A glitch in BATS trading system briefly tanks Apple shares by nearly 10%, halting trades and impacting BATS' own IPO on a chaotic day.
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Apple to maintain 'war chest'

Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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Apple CEO Tim Cook unveils plans to utilise the firm's £100bn reserve, aiming to maintain a 'war chest' for strategic moves.
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Cloud Sherpas merge with GlobalOne, secure $US20m in funding

Wed, 7th Mar 2012
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Cloud Sherpas merges with GlobalOne, securing $20m and aiming to dominate the global cloud market as it expands services.