Expert comment from Ovum principal analyst Tony Cripps: "There's a huge amount resting on the launch of Windows Phone 7 for Microsoft, its device and operator partners, and for the ecosystem market in general.

The massive task of removing 160,000 cubic metres of rock and earth to form the trench for the Victoria Park Tunnel is underway - enough to fill a hole eight stories deep and as large as a rugby field.

The Telecommunications Users Association (TUANZ) has cautiously acknowledged the case for Telecom to be relieved of some of the more onerous requirements of its operational separation undertakings, but with caveats.

While many are waiting for the new version of the iPhone, phones based on Google's Android operating system are rapidly gaining traction with several big releases finally heading to New Zealand.

AVG (AU/NZ) Advises How to Avoid Internet Security Threats

AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd continues its series of informative security tips by showing how consumers and business people can recognise Internet security threats well enough to avoid them.

The Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) is encouraged by the funding boost to the country's rail network, and is welcoming an apparent commitment to retaining it in public hands.

"$750m over 3 years is much needed investment," RMTU General Secretary Wayne Butson said.

OVUM COMMENT

Tony Cripps, Principal Analyst

Developers will support multiple mobile OSs but Apple bobs to the top

Armorlog International Limited today announced it has commenced seeking distributors for initial discussions for distribution of new authentication technology developed by its owners known as Variable Proprietary Character Set Multi-layered LoginTM also known by the acronym VPCSMLTM Australian Pr

AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd, the distributor for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific of the award-winning AVG Anti-Virus and Internet Security software, has today announced that AVG Technologies has released another free product: the AVG Rescue CD.

Auckland, 4 February 2010 - Jade Software announced today that its leading container and general cargo terminal operating system, JMT (Jade Master Terminal), has been selected for a new container terminal in the United Arab Emirates.