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The annual Datastor Forum was held in Auckland and Wellington mid-May this year, and was marked by strong attendance and positive feedback from both cities.

HP eyes niche markets with the HP 2133 Mini-Note, aiming at educational and business sectors, despite its short two-hour battery life.

Sega Master System games coming to Virtual ConsoleNintendo’s WiiWare service has launched in Japan today with nine titles available for download.

New Zealand's Thureon, founded by Ross Vincent and Darren Smith, pioneers the Armarac – a wall-mounted server room providing security and robust IT solutions.

PlateSpin has released PlateSpin Forge, an all-in-one disaster recovery appliance for physical and virtual server workloads, now shipping in Asia Pacific.

Dive into the endless beauty of the ocean with Wii's 'Endless Ocean', offering an unparalleled virtual scuba experience.

N+: A captivating Xbox Live Arcade game that blends ninja antics with quirky 'ragdoll' physics for an addictive platforming adventure.

Dynasty Warriors 6 returns to its roots, offering the familiar yet challenged formula fans love, but will it entice new players?.

Rockstar's Table Tennis hits the Wii, but its unique charm struggles to shine through, plagued by clunky controls and simplified gameplay.

Patapon for PSP dazzles with its unique mix of rhythm, strategy, and RPG elements, proving innovation is alive in gaming.

The return of Kratos is one that is not only relished but anticipated by fans of the God of War franchise (which in my opinion, is almost every gamer I know).

EA launches Ninja Reflex for the Wii, blending ninja-themed mini-games with slick controls for solo or fun multiplayer sessions. A pricy yet quality experience.

Email has been called the “killer app”, but is it killing productivity? Distractions and interruptions cost time to regain focus.

EMC unveils the new Velocity Advantage Program, aiming to boost its Tier-2 partners in NZ with incentives for EMC and VMware sales.

NBA 08 on PS3 fails to dunk, offering little improvement over its predecessor and missing the excitement of real matches.

Mass Effect's 'Bring Down the Sky' DLC launches, offering more missions but hinting at further costs for full experience. Fans, prepare your wallets!.

Lost Planet lands on PS3 with stunning graphics and seamless gameplay, blending the best of its predecessors for a definitive edition.

'Lost: Via Domus' game fails to captivate, offering a lacklustre tie-in for fans with stilted dialogue and average gameplay.

Ratchet and Clank, one of the staples of the Playstation has had a very impressive past, both critically and commercially.

Gaming on the Go: Explore the world of portable gaming consoles and handhelds, from the Sony PSP to the Nintendo DS.