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Nokia launches five affordable smartphones, including Nokia X series, at Mobile World Congress to connect the next billion users.

Vodafone Australia to launch the biggest 4G global roaming network, offering fast access in NZ, the UK, Europe at no extra cost.

Worldwide sales of smartphones accounted for 53.6 percent of overall mobile phone sales in 2013, exceeding annual sales of feature phones for the first time.

Sophos strengthens its network security game by acquiring Cyberoam Technologies, promising innovation and a broader product range.

There is still plenty of opportunity for New Zealand and international companies to be part of the world’s largest IT project.

Samsung and Apple increased combined semiconductor demand by 17% in 2013, remaining the top buyers, says Gartner.

As PC shipments nosedive for the seventh consecutive quarter, rumours swirl that tech giant Dell is cutting its workforce.

Ubisoft announces Far Cry Wild Expedition to mark 10 years of the franchise, bundling four classic titles for an action-packed celebration.

NZ gamers gear up for Call of Duty Championship qualifiers, with a chance to compete in Sydney and potentially win big in LA.

Leading storage provider selects Unisys as service partner to support its rapid growth and expand its global presence.

Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to surpass 1.0 billion units in 2013, representing 39.3% growth over 2012.

Dimension Data gears up to launch four new global cloud centres, expanding its reach and addressing the high demand for enterprise cloud services.

NZ IT chiefs grapple with BYOD risks, as a startling 82% of firms allow personal device usage but only 32% audit security, reveals a Dimension Data report.

Smartphones will represent virtually all of the mobile phone market in many of the world's most developed economies by the end of 2017....

The Nokia acquisition is a logical step forward for Microsoft but will not change the company’s position in mobile overnight.

New Zealand leads global customer satisfaction, with Kiwis eager to spend in IT services as satisfaction hits 92%.

Following strongest Office 365 quarter, Microsoft brings Office and SharePoint Store to the masses - adding 22 countries including New Zealand.

Dimension Data sweeps 28 Cisco Partner Summit awards in a global showcase of IT excellence, dominating across regions.

ICONZ-Webvisions promotes Deidre Steyn, ex-Head of Marketing, to new Country Manager for New Zealand and Australia, based in Auckland.

Worldwide mobile payment transaction values will reach US$235.4 billion during 2013, representing a 44% increase from 2012.