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Dick Smith Electronics NZ operations have an estimated net loss of nearly $100 million in book value with Ingram Micro and Synnex among the creditors.

Mega, the file storage firm, has hit back at claims it profits from 'content theft' in a report calling the allegations 'defamatory'.

Telco reports customer increase across New Zealand, bucking the previous trend spanning nine consecutive quarters.

Cybercrime’s global impact now matches drug trafficking, costing USD $388bn annually with over a million victims daily. Emerging markets most affected.

Kiwi businesses urged to leverage mobile and social media as 70% of New Zealanders now use social platforms and 36% access the internet via mobile devices.

A study by comScore reveals social networking is the top online activity for New Zealanders, accounting for 21.1% of their internet usage in May.

Symantec reports a festive decline in spam, with volumes dropping to a record low on 27th December, showing even spammers took a holiday break.

Norton’s Cybercrime Report reveals we often don’t report cyber crime and admits many engage in questionable online behaviour. Can we change?.

NetSafe warns New Zealanders of a growing cold calling scam where fraudsters impersonate IT support to plant malware or charge for fake fixes.

AVG's latest report reveals Turkey, Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan are the most dangerous places to surf the web, with Japan and Taiwan being the safest.

Symantec's June report reveals a 9% drop in phishing attacks despite spam comprising nearly 90% of all messages last month. EMEA remains a spam hotspot.

NetApp has named Todd Parsons as Director of Channel Sales and Marketing for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to fortify its brand in the ANZ market.

Telecom and Alcatel Lucent failed to manage the high number of subscribers attracted onto the XT Network when it launched in May last year.

Implementing a digital literacy standard in New Zealand could boost national productivity by NZD $1.7 billion annually, NZCS's latest report reveals.

Bebo introduces 'CEOP Report' button for UK users, allowing instant reporting of child abuse and grooming online, enhancing child protection measures.

High-profile telco analyst Paul Budde challenges new report claiming no productivity gains from high-speed broadband, urging clearer government direction.

[UPDATED]There are no discernable business productivity gains in switching from slow to fast broadband, according to groundbreaking new research.