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The world’s leading technology companies decline a public enquiry into IT prices Down Under as Australian MPs voice concerns.

Following the global outage of Google Talk, the internet search engine is under investigation after admitting failing to delete private user information.

Businesses need to put the ‘i’ back into IT according to security software company Symantec, which has just released its first ever State of Information Survey.

Small businesses can struggle with publicity, but founders Jules Brooke and Simone Heydon are changing that with Handle Your Own PR, now expanding in the UK.

Gen-i has extended an existing relationship with Commonwealth Bank (CBA), announcing a five-year agreement to provide contact centre services for the bank.

Insider shares eye-opening contrasts in ISP operations between NZ and Australia, from cost variations to tech disparities.

Layer 7 embarks on APAC expansion, appointing ex-Oracle exec Colman McCaffery to lead sales in Australia and New Zealand, boosting local presence.

As virtualisation, mobility, and cloud trends stress IT infrastructure, Gigamon celebrates rising demand for its network monitoring solutions.

<strong>Best known locally for its data recovery software, Kroll Ontrack is looking to spread its wings and offer services via a New Zealand partner.

Specialist SAP consultancy firm decides it needs to be led from across the ditch, but boss of 10 years chooses to stay at home.

Deal with international eCommerce platform provider will see even more new goods crowding out the used bargains.

Autotask has opened an office in the ANZ region due to a dramatic increase in demand, aiming to better serve its local partners and clients.

Labour criticises PM Key for dismissing 2010 security warnings about Huawei's involvement in New Zealand's Ultra Fast Broadband initiative.

PC monitor shipments in New Zealand rose 7% sequentially in Q4 2011, driven by government and educational deals, while Australia saw a 12% decline.

N-able's free MSP automation platform sees resellers triple managed customers, boosting global and Kiwi growth. Own the data, own the customer, says CEO.

Aggressive promotions in the education sector and natural disasters created an erratic but ultimately growth-positive year for the ANZ PC market in 2011.

Zintel Group has sold its Australian subsidiary to j2 Global for USD $15.3m, planning a generous capital repayment and special dividend for shareholders.

Reporters Without Borders adds two countries to ‘worst offender’ list on fourth annual World Day Against Cyber Censorship.

Kiwi IT firm Intergen has inked a three-year sponsorship deal to support umpires in the ANZ Championship, bolstering its presence in Australia and New Zealand.

Avalanche Technology Group, parent of AVG’s distributor in the South Pacific, appoints Kevin Yank as CTO to spearhead new tech partnerships and innovations.