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Craig Scroggie ascends as CEO of Australia's NextDC, heralded by Bevan Slattery's praise for his unparalleled energy and leadership.

TelstraClear faces customer fury after a 'Fair Go' report details the ISP's poor response to a special deal, leading to a promise of improved service.

Tauranga residents can now access UFB for just $59/month with EOL's LightWave Lite, the cheapest in NZ, but with a speed cap and VoIP plan buy.

Alcatel-Lucent teases Kiwis with a new, tablet-friendly OpenTouch Conversation platform for seamless cross-device collaboration, launching Q4.

Sydney's Kogan charges 6.8% 'IE7 tax' on purchases to nudge users away from outdated browser, promoting web efficiency and upgrades.

Sky foresees global giants entering NZ's 'large and evolving' online video market, amidst regulatory scrutiny over competition barriers.

Apple's social network, Ping, is set to be axed in the next update of iTunes as it has failed to resonate with consumers.

Unisys enters the mobile services arena, releasing a suite aimed at assisting CIOs in managing the BYOD trend and enhancing enterprise mobile security.

Vodafone's NFC payment trial in NZ garners universal praise from users, signalling a future where wallets may become obsolete.

Juniper Research predicts the porn industry will see a five-fold revenue increase from tablets by 2027, capturing a third of all adult content spending.

HP launches new UC platforms, targeting enterprises with quick deployment options for Microsoft Lync and a customizable solution with Polycom.

Apple unveils a 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display, promising unparalleled clarity. Expect a hefty price for high-res luxury.

Apple announces OS X Mountain Lion for July, with new features such as Messages app and Power Nap, enhancing integration with iCloud.

Apple unveils iOS 6 at WWDC in San Francisco, featuring Facebook integration, Siri updates for iPad, and a new Maps app.

RimuHosting takes the reins of HostingDirect's VPS business, promising a seamless transition for clients, echoing a similar move in 2009.

Cyber Security Awareness Week highlights smartphone safety: David Hall from Symantec advises on strong passwords, wipe functions, and remote wipe commands.

Leaders of top teams at Auckland and Wellington Startup Weekend events to win four weeks promoting their startups in San Francisco.

Latest mobile operating system expected to debut in beta tonight, but evidence suggests early device may not be supported.

LinkedIn assures users that no accounts were breached following last week's password hack, with compromised passwords swiftly disabled to prevent access.

Govt's 3-year pact with Microsoft could slash software costs by $119m, says Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain, eyeing flexible, user-centric licensing.