Awards stories - Page 124

Datastor wins Symantec award
Wed, 28th Apr 2010
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customer service
The distributor has been recognised as a leading channel partner at Symantec's Inaugural APJ Partner Conference 2010.

Alan Wake 'Bright Falls' shorts detailed
Tue, 27th Apr 2010
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microsoft
Microsoft unveils 'Bright Falls', a six-part live-action prequel to Alan Wake, promising spine-tingling suspense across episodes.

Kiwi Web show wins an Emmy
Tue, 13th Apr 2010
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An online TV show made in New Zealand has scored a major coup, becoming the first ever NZ production to win an International Emmy Award.

God of War III
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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digital entertainment
God of War III dazzles with epic scale and classic myth, offering a jaw-dropping PS3 experience despite familiar gameplay.

NZ Hi-Tech Awards finalists named
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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datacom
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hi-tech awards
35 finalists have been announced for the awards that recognise excellence in the New Zealand hi-tech industry.

Microsoft Partner Awards officially open
Wed, 24th Mar 2010
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partner awards
Microsoft Partner Awards 2010 are open for entries, aiming to honour the best of Microsoft's New Zealand Partners who delivered exemplary solutions.

Sony acquires LittleBigPlanet developer
Thu, 4th Mar 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) acquires Media Molecule, the developer of LittleBigPlanet, to become part of SCE Worldwide Studios.

The third dimension
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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panasonic
Ready or not, 3D televisions, games and Blu-ray discs are coming this year. Chris Leggett asks the experts what we need to know and whether we should care.

ACTA ATTACKS
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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personal computing devices
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law
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copyright
ACTA negotiations secretly threaten internet users' civil liberties, education, and privacy rights in countries including New Zealand.

Optimation first SilverStripe partner in NZ
Wed, 24th Feb 2010
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partners
SilverStripe NZ has signed on Optimation as the first New Zealand partner to joins its global partner program.

Copyright law changes before Parliament
Tue, 23rd Feb 2010
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file sharing
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stakeholders
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commerce
A bill repealing Section 92A of the Copyright Act is being<br />introduced into Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power.

Regulatory junkies no more
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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tuanz
TUANZ has been the user’s voice for over 20 years, and for half that time it’s been led by chief executive Ernie Newman.

Agent angst
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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crm
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uc
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martech
NZ contact centres risk employee welfare and profits through outmoded metrics and high stress, costing firms over £1.5bn annually, study finds.

Attractions up north
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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network infrastructure
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software development
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microsoft
Mark Smith, CEO of Whangarei-based Magnetism Software Solutions, tells The Channel about its growth as a supplier of business software solutions.

Microsoft changes NZ Partner Awards
Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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partner programmes
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resellers
Microsoft revamps NZ Partner Awards, expanding categories to better recognise excellence, with aims to propel local partners onto the global stage.

Wellington mayoral candidate to talk tech in Europe
Wed, 20th Jan 2010
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distributors
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awards
Mayoral candidate Jack Yan is hosting a speaking tour in Europe starting next week as part of his 2010 mayoral bid.

Sidhe Interactive adds another gaming award to its trophy cabinet
Thu, 17th Dec 2009
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game developers
Sidhe Interactive's Shatter clinches best PlayStation Store game of 2009 by IGN, outshining strong contenders in a remarkable win.

Spike TV Video Game Awards wrap-up
Mon, 14th Dec 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Sony PlayStation exclusive, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, wins Game of the Year at Spike TV's video game awards in LA. New titles also announced.

Shatter takes out Australian game award
Tue, 8th Dec 2009
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New Zealand’s Sidhe Interactive wins Best Downloadable Title award at Australian Game Developers Association ceremony.

Chess With Friends Free
Sun, 6th Dec 2009
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Chess With Friends revolutionizes how we play chess, making it possible to duel friends anytime, earning a top free game award in 2008.