Travel stories - Page 93

Following last night's award ceremony in Auckland, we can now reveal to you all the big winners of the 2010 People's Choice NetGuide Web Awards!.

Polycom and Microsoft ink a multi-year, global deal to revolutionize unified communications, promising improved business productivity.

2degrees launches new 3G network in New Zealand, offering affordable mobile broadband in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.

Bungie has confirmed that it's put Halo: Reach to bed, ending a ten-year love affair with Microsoft's nearest thing to a mascot, Master Chief.

NZ's small businesses see green tech as a boost to their bottom line, cutting energy costs by 20% and opening new markets.

The majority of us have a natural aspiration to look after the environment – the green conversation comes naturally to us.

Meet the man behind Cerberus in the new Mass Effect comic, exploring the Illusive Man's origins and the birth of his empire.

AVG warns SMBs are neglecting vital IT security policies, offering essential steps to safeguard against online threats.

Unified Communications advances, transforming businesses and IT roles, as companies deploy cutting-edge tech to boost productivity and achieve goals.

SwyxWare emerges as a unified communications leader, blending ease of use and value, revolutionising businesses globally from small firms to major enterprises.

Vasco Data Security partners with Westcon's Datastor to strengthen its authentication product presence in the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Businesses harnessing tech see major gains; analysts say it's key to saving time and money, boosting growth. Dive into how it works on page 28.

Air NZ fiercely defends its Kiwi identity, rejecting rumours of moving its contact centre to Manila, valuing local voice in customer service.

Social networking emerges as a vital tool for contact centres, reshaping customer care with real-time engagement and feedback, says survey.

Auckland's Traffic Operations Centre opens, revolutionising NZ's road network management with cutting-edge technology.

Vodafone slashes global data roaming costs to $10/MB, offering a significant 93% cut for Australian travel. Promotion ends 26 Aug.

Greg Abbiss, Gen-i's Principal Architect BI/CRM, says more businesses need to use BI in order to make better decisions.

Cisco New Zealand has launched its third annual Communications Makeover competition, with a total prize fund of $100,000.

TUANZ Chair Pat O'Connell shares savvy strategies to dodge high mobile charges, turning to WiFi and local phones over costly data roaming.

NZ commits to a £1.5 billion Ultra Fast Broadband network, boosting access for 75% of homes, schools and workplaces within 10 years.