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Vodafone NZ commits to $50m Christchurch HQ revamp
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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digital entertainment
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Vodafone to establish $50m South Island HQ in Christchurch to bring together staff and support recovery and growth of the city.
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Govt: 4G mobile technology a step closer
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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uc
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government
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commerce commission
Telecom granted clearance to acquire 2x20 MHz in 700 MHz band for 4G networks, bringing world-class technology to New Zealanders.
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Apple unveils iOS 8...
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Apple unveils iOS 8, dubbed the biggest App Store update, with new health, messaging, and iCloud Photo Library features.
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Apple unveils 'future of OS X'
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Apple's new OS X Yosemite offers a fresh design and new features, making working across Mac and iOS devices easier than ever.
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CloudEthernet Forum to fight cloud fragmentation
Mon, 2nd Jun 2014
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Every cloud provider has its own technologies, its own buzzwords, its own APIs – and that’s a challenge for enterprises.
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The next big player in the cloud computing market: Telcos
Mon, 2nd Jun 2014
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uc
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iaas
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cloud services
Telcos are ready to make money from the cloud – and they don’t mean simply by providing copper or fibre links to other cloud providers.
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Global optical networking market off to slow start...
Mon, 2nd Jun 2014
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ovum
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optical networking
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oem
Global optical networking market sees 14% revenue dip in 1Q14, with North America's rise failing to offset global declines.
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Questions remain as Apple’s ANZ users come under attack
Sat, 31st May 2014
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Apple's ANZ users face mysterious attacks; experts suggest 2-factor authentication amid unclear hacking origins.
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Labour slams Telecom spectrum deal
Fri, 30th May 2014
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uc
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government
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commerce commission
Labour criticises Telecom's 700MHz spectrum acquisition, affecting competition and innovation in UK's mobile market, says ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.
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270 R&D Student Grant places now open
Fri, 30th May 2014
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government
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awards
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callaghan innovation
Over 270 openings for R&D Student Grants in NZ to boost innovation through internships, offering students a career leap in tech sectors.
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New Wynyard solution helps Kiwi Govt agencies manage security risk
Fri, 30th May 2014
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risk & compliance
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government
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wynyard group
Wynyard Group launches advanced risk management and compliance software solution for NZ government departments.
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Westcon wins big at Symantec 2014 Pacific Partner Awards...
Fri, 30th May 2014
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distributors
Westcon NZ shines, grabbing Distributor of the Year at Symantec 2014 Pacific Partner Awards in Sydney, celebrating channel success.
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Tablet projections lowered as phablet shipments impact market
Fri, 30th May 2014
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Tablet sales projections cut as phablet demand impacts the market, with a shift towards larger screens anticipated to revive growth.
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Kiwi firms shine at Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards
Fri, 30th May 2014
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software development
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microsoft
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awards
New Zealand companies win big at Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, with Provoke Solutions and NV Interactive taking top honours.
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Telecom cleared to acquire unsold radio spectrum block
Fri, 30th May 2014
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
Telecom gains clearance to acquire the final 5MHz radio spectrum block, boosting its 4G capabilities, the Commerce Commission announced.
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Novopay problems still plaguing 2,000 schools
Thu, 29th May 2014
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government
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labour
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novopay
Nearly 2000 schools in New Zealand have ongoing issues with the Novopay system, with over $9.3m still owed, Labour reveals.
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Smartphone momentum still strong as market growth continues
Thu, 29th May 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Global smartphone shipments are set to rise by 23.1% this year, hitting 1.2 billion, according to analysts IDC.
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Fortinet drives ANZ growth with new recruit
Thu, 29th May 2014
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Fortinet appoints Gary Gardiner as Director of Engineering to lead its sales engineering team in ANZ and support the company's growth.
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Microsoft New Zealand 2014 Country Partner of the year revealed...
Thu, 29th May 2014
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microsoft
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provoke solutions
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partners
Provoke Solutions named New Zealand 2014 Country Partner of the Year at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference.
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Kiwi start-up celebrates one year birthday with global award
Thu, 29th May 2014
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results.com
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startups
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angel investors
Kiwi SAAS start-up Results.com marks its first year with a global win at TiE50, celebrating remarkable growth and a 139% boost in client productivity.