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Global fixed broadband connections will pass 500 million this year, before reaching 720 million by the end of 2015.

Shirley Wigley has joined Chillisoft as Major Accounts Manager to focus on enterprise and government interests.

Vodafone introduces simplified roaming rates for customers travelling to the USA, Canada, and South Africa, offering savings of up to 60% on calls.

Global internet users set to hit 2 billion by 2011 as ITU reports a surge in online access, particularly in developing countries.

Samsung set to bolster Galaxy S with Froyo update, offering speedier performance, voice-guided GPS, and Flash Player support from mid-Oct.

AVG's latest report reveals Turkey, Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan are the most dangerous places to surf the web, with Japan and Taiwan being the safest.

Free mobile videos fueled by ads roll out globally, with plans to hit Australia and NZ by June '11. Sports, music, and films included.

Global PC sales surged 22.4% in Q2 2010, driven by strong growth in EMEA and robust desktop shipments, IDC reports. US and APAC lag slightly.

Gavin Bethwaite from New Zealand has been honoured as Konica Minolta's top global salesperson, with colleague Daniel Marshall securing the second spot.

After working with the search giant for five years on iGoogle gadgets, Labpixies has now become part of the Google stable.

As ICT demand spikes, firms struggle in a dwindling talent pool, turning globally to fill critical roles in a competitive job market.

ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom calls on African nations to enhance affordable internet access, equating the current digital deficit to a modern drought.

John Stanton, 2degrees backer, shares insights and long-term investment plans at Auckland event, highlighting his experience and commitment.

It's on the market to 30 million Latin American subscribers, but a Unisys voice to text application developed in Wellington is not available here.

Support. Educate. Engage. These three words represent the core focus of the recently formed Contact Centre Institute of New Zealand.

THE YEAR 2000 saw the release of the first liveaction movie based upon the popular Marvel comic book     series X-Men.

Resident Evil 5 brings intense action, clever survival mechanics, and stunning visuals to the beloved series. A triumph for Capcom.

Domainz was formed in 1997 by the Internet Society to run the .nz registry, which was previously run out of Waikato University.

Unravel your South African roots with Ancestry24.co.nz, the ultimate genealogical guide to discovering your springbok ancestry.

HAVING SEWN UP THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY'S nomination for the US presidency, Senator Barack   Obama now hears history calling.