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Asia's social media landscape defies the dominance of Western giants, favouring local networks like Friendster and RenRen, says Gartner.

IBM to create 150 jobs at new R&D lab in Melbourne by 2011, focusing on smarter resource and disaster management. PM Gillard sees bright ICT future.

Telstra extends warranties to 24 months for handsets on 24 month contracts, but Apple products like the iPhone 4 are excluded, sparking ACCC concern.

Southern Cross will extend its undersea cable service until November 2025, enhancing long-term capacity and value for customers by 15 years.

IBM renews its partnership with Air New Zealand, providing tech and business services for another five years, bolstering a 13-year collaboration.

Virtual desktop solutions are poised to transform business IT, as Gartner forecasts market growth to 50 million units by 2013, redefining workforce mobility.

With the rise of cloud computing, traditional security measures falter, making secure application development essential—The app is now king.

Kobo arrives pre-loaded on BlackBerry PlayBook, offering over 2.2 million books and a seamless reading experience tailored for the tablet.

Sitecore boasts over 50% revenue growth, reaching record business performance and expanding global footprint, in its latest fiscal year.

Kinetics’ winning solution for Sistema Plastics involved a major makeover of its somewhat shaky server infrastructure.

Activision unveils 83 original mash-ups for DJ Hero 2, featuring remixes from Pussycat Dolls with Pitbull to Daft Punk anthems.

PlayStation 3's latest update makes it the only console to support 3D Blu-ray films, enhancing its 3D gaming capabilities.

Scammers innovate yet again, now cold-calling to sell faux computer fixes and costly 'warranties', parting people from cash and peace of mind.

Jetstar introduces SMS boarding passes in NZ, with the initial rollout between Auckland and Christchurch. Expansion to more routes and Australia expected soon.

Jacaranda Healthcare has launched Papua New Guinea’s first Electronic Hospital Information System, marking a major leap in the country’s health management.

Vodafone introduces the sleek Samsung Galaxy S, boasting a 4.0 Super AMOLED display and revolutionary Swype text, at the apex of their smartphone range.

As mobile data subscribers soar towards 2.8 billion by 2013, businesses are tapping into mobile tagging to boost productivity and streamline operations.

Forrester Research predicts that by 2012, 397.1 million workers will be mobile, representing 73% of the global enterprise workforce.

Kiwi beer fans rejoice! www.realbeer.co.nz offers a treasure trove of news, advice, and community for New Zealand’s dedicated beer enthusiasts.

Tech wisdom for seniors: Embrace experimentation, seek peer mentors, and integrate digital skills in daily life for indispensable connections.