MagnumMac stories
Flagship Yoobee store to be launched in grand fashion
Thu, 11th Aug 2011
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Yoobee to unveil its flagship store in Auckland's Britomart with grand gala, joining forces with artists and designers.
Resignations continue at Renaissance
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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resignations
Renaissance faces a wave of departures as Jamie Barton and three others resign, escalating concerns within the distributor.
NZ iPad 2 launch isn't March 25th - retail
Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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Despite Apple saying it's March 25th in New Zealand, both YooBee/MagnumMac and JB say iPad 2's launch date is unconfirmed.
How much Apple business will Renaissance keep?
Thu, 16th Dec 2010
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Renaissance set to face hefty losses, with estimates showing a potential slim down to $55-60m in Apple business as Ingram Micro enters the fray.
2degrees launches all you can eat mobile plan
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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2degrees offers New Zealanders unlimited national calls for a fixed monthly fee of $149, with no contract required.
Mobile app revenue to rocket 60% by 2014
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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IDC predicts massive growth in revenues for mobile apps as they move to new platforms such as tablets and TVs.
AspireTel acquires Dot Net
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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AspireTel expands its horizon by acquiring Dot Net in a strategic move aimed at boosting customer revenues and services.
Windows 8 tablet tipped for CES
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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studentit
Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is already shaping up to be one to watch.
Simms ticks the OptiPlex box
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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Simms International broadens its Dell catalogue with OptiPlex desktops, enhancing its offering to authorised resellers from Jan 2011.
Hitachi Data Systems sets up in Adelaide
Tue, 14th Dec 2010
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Hitachi Data Systems expands into Adelaide, opening an office led by newly appointed Chris Clarkson, marking significant growth in Australia.
EA announces Shift 2 Unleashed
Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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EA gears up to redefine racing with Shift 2 Unleashed, promising an immersive experience with a graphical revamp and new features.
Rob Spray joins Zintel Cogent
Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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After leaving TIG in October, Rob Spray has joined Zintel Cogent as National Technical Operations Manager, bypassing the expected TUANZ role.
The Beatles comes to iTunes
Tue, 16th Nov 2010
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The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple's unforgettable iTunes announcement is that it's secured the rights to the Beatles back catalogue.
Rumour: Gears of War title headed to Kinect?
Tue, 16th Nov 2010
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IGN reports a potential announcement of a Kinect-enabled Gears of War game by Microsoft and Epic Games at the upcoming Spike TV VGAs.
Skype 5.0 launches for Mac
Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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Skype 5.0 debuts for Mac with a sleek redesign, integrated Mac address book, and group video calling for an improved user experience.
CEOs should seize iPad opportunities
Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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Business leaders should be speaking with their CIOs as the iPad ecosystem could disrupt existing business models, says Gartner.
Cyber attack cripples Burma's web
Fri, 5th Nov 2010
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Slow connections and sporadic outages have plagued Burma's internet service ahead of a major election at the weekend.
New Dead Space 2 trailer
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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EA drops chilling 'Ring around the Rosey' trailer for Dead Space 2, teasing 2011's potential scariest game. Out Jan 28 on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.
Vodafone resolves email problem
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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Vodafone swiftly addresses email service outage, ensuring no lasting impact on customers, apologises for inconvenience caused.
Symantec enhances partner programme
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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Symantec revamps its partner program, introducing specialisations and rewards for expertise in solution areas, aiming to boost partner value and profitability.