Stories by Staff - Page 76
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Samsung NZ: Ahead of the curve for Kiwi homes
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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digital entertainment
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Samsung New Zealand launches range of televisions & home appliances to set the international pace in innovation and design.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
Samsung NZ: Securing without stifling
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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Samsung NZ champions a balanced approach to enterprise mobility, urging Kiwi firms to secure their networks without hindering innovation.
NZ SMBs using online accounting tools get paid 25% faster
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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New Zealand SMBs using online accounting get paid 11 days faster through Xero, resulting in significant cash flow improvement.