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Stories by Staff - Page 76

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Telecom completes first stage of 'major' reengineering programme
Tue, 27th May 2014
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Telecom completes first stage of reengineering programme on time and on-budget, improving foundation system capabilities and customer service.
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AWOL telco addresses users... pleads for second chance
Mon, 26th May 2014
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24/7 hosting nz
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24/7 Hosting NZ Ltd apologizes for poor service over past three weeks as it urgently reviews management structure and ownership. More updates to follow...
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Microsoft “helps” hardware partners build lower cost Windows devices
Mon, 26th May 2014
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Microsoft teams up with hardware partners to craft affordable Windows 8.1 devices, aiming to broaden consumer access to lower-cost tech.
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Govt announces allocation options for 700 MHz radio spectrum
Mon, 26th May 2014
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Govt announces the two sets of options that will be used for assigning the 700 MHz radio spectrum band between the successful bidders in the recent auction.
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Kiwi firm Serko announces IPO
Mon, 26th May 2014
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Kiwi firm Serko announces IPO to fuel growth ambitions, offering NZD $17 million in new shares. Listings open 4 June for NZX and ASX investors.
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Telecom launches future of 4G tech...
Mon, 26th May 2014
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The future of mobile networks arrived in central Auckland today with Telecom making carrier aggregation (CA) technology live on six of its 4G mobile sites.
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Glassjar seeks spark from Lightning Lab
Mon, 26th May 2014
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UC graduates pitch their innovative flat management app, Glassjar, to secure crucial funding at Lightning Lab, aiming for global market expansion.
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AWOL telco awakens… but damage is done
Mon, 26th May 2014
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After a month of silence, 24/7 Hosting NZ breaks its AWOL streak, but for their Kiwi customers, the damage is already done and trust is shattered.
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HP job cuts to reach 16,000… NZ fate unknown
Mon, 26th May 2014
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HP to cut another 11,000-16,000 jobs by October, bringing total planned layoffs to around 50,000. CEO denies declining demand reason for cuts.
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Authors advance eLearning with Adobe Captivate 8
Mon, 26th May 2014
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e-learning
Adobe Captivate 8 is delivering ground-breaking innovation in elearning design, without the need for programming.
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Chorus NZ honoured with Global Telecoms Business Innovation Award
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Chorus NZ wins GTB Innovation Award for transforming broadband delivery to 830,000 homes, celebrating a landmark collaboration with Comptel.
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Samsung NZ: Ahead of the curve for Kiwi homes
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Samsung New Zealand launches range of televisions & home appliances to set the international pace in innovation and design.
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Telecom unveils AT HOP WiFi train station access...
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Auckland introduces free WiFi internet access at train stations, available to eligible registered AT HOP card users.
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NZ boost as Forbes ranks Xero as World’s Most Innovative Growth Company
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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New Zealand software accounting firm Xero has been ranked no.1 by Forbes in its list of the World’s 100 Most Innovative Growth Companies.
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Youth turning to search engines for advice
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Youth are more likely to seek advice from search engines than from family, friends and professionals, finds a Colmar Brunton survey commissioned by Youthline.
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Kiwi fury as telco goes AWOL…
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Kiwis are furious as 24/7 Hosting NZ, a Voyager Domain Names reseller, has vanished, leaving customers without service and unreachable for a month.
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What you need to know about 24/7 Hosting NZ…
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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24/7 Hosting NZ, a supposedly budget-friendly web hosting company in New Zealand, has left angry customers unable to contact them for up to a month.
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Aussie police make double 'Anonymous' arrests...
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Australian Federal Police will allege in court that the two men claimed to be members of the online issue motivated group 'Anonymous'.
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Samsung NZ: Securing without stifling
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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personal computing devices
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byod
Samsung NZ champions a balanced approach to enterprise mobility, urging Kiwi firms to secure their networks without hindering innovation.
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NZ SMBs using online accounting tools get paid 25% faster
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
New Zealand SMBs using online accounting get paid 11 days faster through Xero, resulting in significant cash flow improvement.